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Some of you might be doing step aerobics for your work out. It's a great workout and provides you with a wonderful aerobic exercise. But after awhile you may find the challenge of the exercise waning. Here are a few tips to "step" up your step routine.
* Add and Extra Riser to your step. Even if you can't handle say two risers for the whole routine, use them for the first 15 or 20 minutes then do the rest of the session on the single risers. Then add a minute or two to the time each week until you can do your whole routine with the extra riser.
* Exercise to upbeat music. I have a step at home and sometimes I exercise while watching a TV drama. It's okay, but when I put in a music tape with some upbeat music, like a Bill Gaither Homecoming video, I am really working out.
* Move faster. Of course, be safe, but try to get in more steps per minute.
* "Hop" to it. On some moves, add a little hop.
* Work out with someone else setting the pace. Watch an exercise video or take a class or work out with a friend.
* Add weights to the workout. Carry small hand weights while doing the arm portion of the exercises. This adds resistance and increases the intensity of the workout.
Remember, as the pounds come off you have to work harder to achieve the same level of intensity in your workout. Some of these techniques can add that intensity as you need it.
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on 1/29/2008
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