Exercises (Step-Ups)
Active Lifestyle
Consult your physician before starting any diet and/or exercise plan.Muscles Worked
Thighs (back) or Hamstrings,
Thighs (front) or Quadriceps,
Butt or Gluteus Maximus or Minimus,
Calves or Gastrocnemius and Soleus
Position and Movement
Stand behind an aerobics platform or at the bottom step of a flight of stairs. Step up one foot at a time, placing your foot firmly in the center of the step. Bring the other foot up so both feet are on the step. Then step back down to the ground one foot at a time.
Tip
Ensure you are stepping onto a secure surface for optimal safety. Soup cans can be used for weight for this exercise if you have no weights at home.
Thighs (back) or Hamstrings,
Thighs (front) or Quadriceps,
Butt or Gluteus Maximus or Minimus,
Calves or Gastrocnemius and Soleus
Position and Movement
Stand behind an aerobics platform or at the bottom step of a flight of stairs. Step up one foot at a time, placing your foot firmly in the center of the step. Bring the other foot up so both feet are on the step. Then step back down to the ground one foot at a time.
Tip
Ensure you are stepping onto a secure surface for optimal safety. Soup cans can be used for weight for this exercise if you have no weights at home.
