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Step aerobics involve fitness choreography set to music and done using a free-standing step. The step is used to enhance body-weight exercises and increase heart rate. It also strengthens the muscles around the knees to help avoid joint injury. Gin Miller came up with the idea for the step, and Gilad, along with many other fitness instructors, created his own fitness routines on the step. Gin Miller and Gilad filmed their routines so that they would be available for people to use in the home.
History of Step Aerobics
Gin Miller created step aerobics by creating step training. She had injured her knee and was encouraged by her physical therapist to walk up and down steps in order to strengthen her muscles. This gave her the idea of using a step within fitness choreography. Gin then created a number of videos using the step in order to teach a larger audience about step aerobics. She founded the Reebok University Faculty, which develops health and fitness programs and videos. Gilad Janklowicz is a fitness instructor and innovator who embraced and furthered step aerobics within his various classes. He made a large number of fitness videos and a fitness television program entitled "Bodies in Motion," which features step aerobics. Gilad has won four Telly awards for his fitness videos.
Gilad's Videos
Gilad, who made a large variety of videos, made two step aerobics videos that are primarily for intermediate to advanced steppers. However, with practice, a beginner can learn the steps and do the workout. His videos always start with a warm-up sequence to diminish your chance of injury. His first video, "Step and Tone Workout," is a 41-minute workout that is both cardio and strength training. In this video, you use hand weights to tone your arms while doing the step aerobics choreography. His second video, "Step Aerobics," is a 60-minute workout broken into four 10 minute sequences, with a warm-up and cooldown. You can choose to do some or all of the sequences, although you should always perform both the warm-up and cooldown.
Gin Miller's Videos
Gin Miller has an entire line of videos ranging from beginner workouts to advanced. In her videos, she teaches the different steps that are common in step aerobics choreography. She then puts these steps together in sequences. Finally, she puts the sequences together to create longer sequences of movement. Her videos also always begin with a warm-up and end with a cooldown. Some of Gin's videos feature hand weights or other props, much like Gilad's "Step and Tone Workout." However, she has several videos, such as "Simply Interval," that use the step as a tool to enhance body-weight exercises and perform interval training. These videos are thus strength training and cardio combined, with a focus on burning fat and increasing metabolism.
Location and Music
Gilad's videos strive to be fun and encouraging in order to make you enjoy your workout. They are set on a beach in Hawaii and feature a large cast of people. Thus, they have a natural, outdoor setting that is appealing to the eye and makes you feel as though you are on vacation at a beach party. The music has a techno-style and is upbeat. Gin Miller's videos are filmed in a fitness studio. She generally does not have other people in her videos. She also uses upbeat, techno-style music to keep you moving quickly and create an enjoyable atmosphere. Her style is relaxed and focused rather than fun and playful. If you are looking for a party feel, Gilad's videos are more for you. However, if you want a calmer atmosphere for your workout, Gin Miller's videos work well.
History of Step Aerobics
Gin Miller created step aerobics by creating step training. She had injured her knee and was encouraged by her physical therapist to walk up and down steps in order to strengthen her muscles. This gave her the idea of using a step within fitness choreography. Gin then created a number of videos using the step in order to teach a larger audience about step aerobics. She founded the Reebok University Faculty, which develops health and fitness programs and videos. Gilad Janklowicz is a fitness instructor and innovator who embraced and furthered step aerobics within his various classes. He made a large number of fitness videos and a fitness television program entitled "Bodies in Motion," which features step aerobics. Gilad has won four Telly awards for his fitness videos.
Gilad's Videos
Gilad, who made a large variety of videos, made two step aerobics videos that are primarily for intermediate to advanced steppers. However, with practice, a beginner can learn the steps and do the workout. His videos always start with a warm-up sequence to diminish your chance of injury. His first video, "Step and Tone Workout," is a 41-minute workout that is both cardio and strength training. In this video, you use hand weights to tone your arms while doing the step aerobics choreography. His second video, "Step Aerobics," is a 60-minute workout broken into four 10 minute sequences, with a warm-up and cooldown. You can choose to do some or all of the sequences, although you should always perform both the warm-up and cooldown.
Gin Miller's Videos
Gin Miller has an entire line of videos ranging from beginner workouts to advanced. In her videos, she teaches the different steps that are common in step aerobics choreography. She then puts these steps together in sequences. Finally, she puts the sequences together to create longer sequences of movement. Her videos also always begin with a warm-up and end with a cooldown. Some of Gin's videos feature hand weights or other props, much like Gilad's "Step and Tone Workout." However, she has several videos, such as "Simply Interval," that use the step as a tool to enhance body-weight exercises and perform interval training. These videos are thus strength training and cardio combined, with a focus on burning fat and increasing metabolism.
Location and Music
Gilad's videos strive to be fun and encouraging in order to make you enjoy your workout. They are set on a beach in Hawaii and feature a large cast of people. Thus, they have a natural, outdoor setting that is appealing to the eye and makes you feel as though you are on vacation at a beach party. The music has a techno-style and is upbeat. Gin Miller's videos are filmed in a fitness studio. She generally does not have other people in her videos. She also uses upbeat, techno-style music to keep you moving quickly and create an enjoyable atmosphere. Her style is relaxed and focused rather than fun and playful. If you are looking for a party feel, Gilad's videos are more for you. However, if you want a calmer atmosphere for your workout, Gin Miller's videos work well.
