step aerobics

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

Definition of step aerobics

: aerobics that involves repeatedly stepping on and off a raised platform

— called also step training

Examples of step aerobics in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bring a new dimension to activities such as walking, squats, lunges, step aerobics, and pilates. — Popular Science, "Dumbbells for Effective Home Workouts," 9 Mar. 2021 Similarly, group exercise can increase feelings of mastery – thanks to growing competence, for example, at spinning or step aerobics. — Jacob Meyer, The Conversation, "Group exercise may be even better for you than solo workouts – here’s why," 29 Dec. 2020 The American fitness market has been thriving ever since, absorbing things such as yoga and ballet and creating whole new workouts, such as step aerobics. — Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, "Americans Just Can’t Quit the Gym," 8 Sep. 2020 Colussi recommends that parents, especially shorter ones, place a step aerobics stepper next to the crib. — Anna Nowogrodzki, New York Times, "Postpartum Body Changes You Should Know About," 17 Apr. 2020 Moderate-intensity aerobic work would involve a heart rate level between 70 and 80 percent of your max and could include workouts like step aerobics and jogging. — Amy Schlinger, Health.com, "What Exactly is Aerobic Exercise, and Why Should You Add it to Your Workout Routine?," 7 Apr. 2020 Participants do yoga, step aerobics, and go to fitness centers and work out together. — Julie Landry Laviolette, miamiherald, "Do a dance. Play in the pool. Here’s how to keep fit as you age. | Miami Herald," 26 Mar. 2018

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“Step aerobics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20aerobics. Accessed 10 Apr. 2021.

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