FlyStep *Explicit* Class
Step aerobics is a classic cardio workout. It has lasted for decades for a simple reason: it delivers results.
The "step" is a 4-inch to 12-inch raised platform. You step up, around, and down from the platform in different patterns to boost your heart rate, breathing and strengthen your muscles.
Benefits of Step Aerobics
By stepping with proper form, you can engage your hamstrings, quads, and inner thighs, plus those glutes.
Exercise is great for your mental health. It releases endorphins that improve your mood and can even reduce negative thought patterns that contribute to feelings of anxiety and depression.
One of the main reasons people head to step class is to amp up their heart rate. After all, bringing your bodyweight up and down off of the platform over and over again gives you a serious cardio workout. Plus, classes are designed to keep you moving the entire time. Instructors call out the next move while you’re still on the previous one so that you’re never wasting time standing still—or letting your heart rate dip.
As you shift your center of gravity from one foot to the other, and from down on the floor to up on the step while trying not to trip—and keep up with the rhythm!—both your balance and your agility get a healthy challenge.
As a weight-bearing exercise, stepping can be great for bone health.
Because instructors cue your next phase in advance, you have to think ahead while your feet are working on the coordination for a different move. This gives your brain its own workout.
Prepare for Your First Class
We love seeing new faces at our classes! We design our classes for maximum results and fun, so there are a few things to keep in mind before your first class.
A positive mindset and self-talk are enormous factors for a successful Bounce class. Your mind believes what you tell it, so say kind things!
Always listen to your body. If something causes pain, it’s your body telling you to stop. Continuing to exercise despite discomfort can lead to injury. If you need a break, take it.
Set realistic goals for yourself. You want to challenge yourself, but setting unattainable goals can set you up for disappointment. If you’re unsure of your goals, our instructors can help you determine what’s best for you.
Keeping your core engaged throughout the workout will help you get the most out of the moves, especially the ones with higher intensity.
Sign Up for Step Aerobic Classes
Whether you’re taking the first step on your journey to wellness or are an avid exerciser looking to shake up your routine, Bounce classes at The Fly Witches are a fun, exciting way to work out. We’re ready to get started – are you? Contact us today for more information or to sign up for your first class. The Fly Witches is happy to serve the greater Winchester area.
