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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]
Reebok Freestyle is an athletic shoe introduced in 1982 by Reebok.The Freestyle was the first sneaker designed (by Angel Martinez [1]) and marketed for women. [2] [3] [4] It helped Reebok into the mainstream athletic wear market and fashion scene along with becoming one of the most popular athletic shoes of all time. [5]
Miller promoted Step Reebok in person, touring the U.S. and demonstrating it at exercise studios. Step aerobics became widely popular, helping the company sell many thousands of adjustable-height step devices and millions of high-top shoes with ankle support. [8] Step aerobics peaked in 1995 with 11.4 million people exercising in that style. [25]
Reebok Classic is a lifestyle shoe brand that consists of athletic shoes that became popular casual wear. [1] [2] The brand evolved from the Classic Leather, the Workout, the Ex-O-Fit, the Newport Classic and the Freestyle. [2] Reebok Classic also includes Retro Running, Retro Basketball, InstaPump Fury and contemporary styles.
The Boston 10K for Women, Presented by REI, formerly known as the Reebok Boston 10K for Women, Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women and the Bonne Bell Mini Marathon, is a major 10 kilometer (6.2 mi) road running race held annually in Boston on Columbus Day. It is popular as both an elite world-class competition and a women's running event promoting ...
Reebok Zig is an athletic footwear technology and collection of shoes designed by Reebok. ZigTech debuted in January 2010 and was first introduced with the ZigPulse later that year. [ 1 ] ZigTech includes a zigzag foam sole that is designed to push athletes forward. [ 2 ]
In 2011, Reebok became the official provider of licensed CrossFit footwear and apparel, and released the first Reebok Nano. The shoe was designed to be used for high-impact movements, weightlifting, and short-distance running. [2] The shoe's design includes a spacious toe box. [3] The following year, Nano 2.0 was released. [4]
[2] [4] On November 24, 1989, the first Reebok Pump was released. [1] [4] That month, Dominique Wilkins was featured on a television commercial introducing the Reebok Pump. [5] Reebok released the Omni Zone, Twilight Zone and the SXT Pump in 1990. [4] That year, Michael Chang's Court Victory Pumps was launched. [1] [5] Reebok Pump advertisement ...