Personal Health and Fitness (VTQ)™
Course Content
- Course Introduction
- Diet and Nutrition
- Your Fitness Journey
- Warm up and cool down
- Body Weighted Exercises
- Core exercises
- Resistance bands
- Using Dumbbells
- Using Kettle Bells
- Using Suspension Trainers
- Using Weight Plates
- Using Medicine Balls
- Using Aerobic Steps
- Summary
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Introduction to aerobic steps
Okay, so what we're going to go through now, okay, is a very simple exercise step, okay. So when it comes to an exercise step, there's lots of different types out there, what they generally cover is just a platform to work on and off of. Multiple platforms out there, all different heights and sizes. Now, this one here is an adjustable one. So for example, if you turn it over, legs on the bottom, they pop off, you can turn them round, okay. And then give yourself a couple more inches on each side, okay, depending how high you want the platform, alright. So first of all, we'll just put that back, okay and then turn it back over. Now when the platform's on the floor, okay, you want to make sure whatever the ground, okay, the platform's on, is level, okay. Because you want your platform at the top to be level as well okay. And you want it nice and sturdy, so when you're jumping on and off of it, alright, it's not going to slip away from you, okay. Now when it comes to using platforms like this, the actual top grip of this step is actually massively important, okay. Because this here, alright, is the one thing that's going to stop you from slipping over when you're jumping on and off the platform. So this here, has to be made of a nice, maybe ideally like a rubbery material, something that you can get some good friction on, alright. Okay then, so first of all, alright, when it comes to using steps, okay, make sure, alright, that it is a suitable height for whatever exercise you're going to be performing.
Exercise Step Guide: Choosing and Using
Introduction to Exercise Steps
Learn about using an exercise step, a versatile platform for various fitness routines.
Types of Exercise Steps
Exercise steps come in various types and sizes, serving as platforms for workout routines.
- Adjustable Steps: Some steps are adjustable, allowing you to change their height by altering the placement of their legs.
- Stability: Ensure the step is placed on a level surface to maintain stability during exercises.
Choosing the Right Exercise Step
Consider these factors when selecting an exercise step:
- Height: Choose a step height suitable for your intended exercises.
- Grip: Opt for steps with a grippy surface to prevent slipping during dynamic movements.
Using a stable and well-suited exercise step enhances safety and effectiveness during workouts.
