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Step Aerobics
It is distinguished from other forms of aerobic exercise by its use of an elevated platform (the step), which enables a more vigorous workout than can be achieved with "regular" aerobics.
Aerobic exercise confers many health benefits. Burning calories effectively and increasing the basal metabolic rate, accomplished by regular aerobic exercise, both aid in weight loss. Although the benefits of exercise per se have long been apparent, aerobic exercise programs specifically were first promoted by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, in the 1960s, as a type of training designed to strengthen the heart and lungs. Regular, vigorous aerobic activity can, as a result, reduce the risk of death due to cardiovascular problems. In addition, high-impact aerobic activities (such as jogging or jumping rope) can stimulate bone growth, as well as reducing the risk of osteoporosis for both women and men.
