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The size of the box is determined by the height of the user and the desired level of difficulty for the exercise. For example, a taller person may need a taller box for a box jump, while a smaller person may need a smaller box for a box step-up. The box is typically a rectangular box with 50 x 60 x 75 cm (20 x 24 x 30 inch) sides. [3]
Step aerobics was studied by physiologists in the 1980s, and in 1990 it swiftly grew in popularity in the U.S. as a style of health club exercise, largely because of promotion by Reebok of the Step Reebok device and associated exercise routines, prominently advocated by Gin Miller. Step aerobics attracted more men to group exercise classes. [2]
The FIRM is a brand of exercise videos and equipment currently owned by Gaiam. First released in 1986, the video series is best known for popularizing a hybrid of aerobic exercise and weight training .
Stand in front of a sturdy low step or step-up box holding dumbbells at sides. (This can also be done with body weight only.) Step right foot up onto bench, driving through right heel to bring ...
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No-equipment workouts are great for all fitness levels. We love going to the gym, but sometimes life gets busy and the only way to squeeze in a sweat is at home between appointments, pick-ups and ...
This exercise is performed sitting on the floor with knees bent like in a "sit-up" position with the back typically kept off the floor at an angle of 45°. In this position, the extended arms are swung from one side to another in a twisting motion with or without weight. Equipment: body weight, kettlebell, medicine ball, or dumbbell.
CrossFitters performing box jump (left) and step-up (right).Step-up can be used as a scaling option for box jump CrossFit is a strength, conditioning, and overall fitness program consisting mainly of a mix of aerobic (cardio) exercises , calisthenics (bodyweight exercises), and Olympic weightlifting . [ 45 ]