Step aerobics is rhythmical exercises for all muscles of an organism done on a special elevated platform (the step). The height of the platform varies from 15 to 30 centimetres depending on somebody’s fitness.
First of all, step aerobics is useful for losing weight. It is quite simple but very effective method allowing to intensify metabolism and to start burn calories and fat. Special emphasis is put on the leg muscles, but muscles of arms and muscles of shoulder girdle are also involved. This method allows to burn more calories. As the result, you attain to harmonic cultivation of body and acquire gracefulness in movements. One of the main advantages of step aerobics is training of cardiovascular system, increasing the power of heart endurance and raising of vascular tone. Regular going in for step aerobics strengthens stabilizer muscles charging with body balance and motion coordination. Moreover, step aerobics is an excellent prophylaxis of arthritis and osteoporosis which are the direct result of a sedentary life and wrong nutrition.