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Group Fitness Instructor

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Early 20th century fitness professionals were the first to examine the effect of stepping on heart rate. Multiple step tests emerged (including the YMCA 3 Minutes Step Test) as a means of assessing fitness levels. Group Fitness Instructors looking to add variety to their exercise programs often incorporate the use of steps to add the element of elevation. Which of the following is the LEAST likely step height to be used in a group fitness setting?
  1. 4”
  2. 8”
  3. 12”
  4. 16”
Explanation
Answer: D - Typically, aerobic steps used in the group class setting range from 4”-12” in height. Even though step classes have become much more varied -- weaving both plyometric and ballistic movements into traditional patterns -- step classes remain a low-impact option for exercise. Step classes draw from individuals across the fitness spectrum because of this reduced-impact structure.
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