club quality step

thaispice · 01-04-13, 04:30 PM

Hi VFers,

(Note: I cross-posted this on the "Clothing, Shoes, Equipment, Gear" board.) After a hiatus of many years, I'm venturing back into the world of step aerobics. Which step model do you like best, and where can I get it most cheaply? I'm willing to go to a brick-and-mortar store (instead of buying online) if that's cheaper.

Thanks in advance for your guidance!

yogapam · 01-04-13, 04:35 PM

I lucked into a club sized Reebok step with four risers on Craig's List for $20. I put an ad in saying I was looking for one and someone called me within a few days. I love it!

paideiamom · 01-04-13, 04:39 PM

If you are in Atlanta, I will give you one.

thaispice · 01-04-13, 04:40 PM

@paideiamom, what a bummer! My sister lives in Atlanta, but I'm in SoCal. Thank you so much for your kind offer!

alydinva · 01-04-13, 04:53 PM

I have The Original Health Club Step which is the one you most often see at gyms. Here is a link to it on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Step-F1011...s=aerobic+step

yogapam · 01-04-13, 04:56 PM

Mine is very similar: http://www.amazon.com/The-Step-Origi...s=aerobic+step

Getfit · 01-04-13, 08:14 PM

I purchased mine from the Thrift Store for around $20 and I see them all the time at Thrift Stores, garage sales and Craigslist. BTW, I have a club step.

novadancer · 01-04-13, 10:37 PM

I also have the original club step... bought off CL

thaispice · 01-09-13, 03:11 PM

Thank you everyone. Another question, how much overhead clearance do you think is reasonable to do step aerobics effectively? I have a very low ceiling in my exercise room so would have about 14" of room above my head if I was standing on top of the step if I'm using 2 risers on each side (4 total). Is that sufficient room, or should I can the whole idea?

Jane1721 · 01-09-13, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thaispice

Thank you everyone. Another question, how much overhead clearance do you think is reasonable to do step aerobics effectively? I have a very low ceiling in my exercise room so would have about 14" of room above my head if I was standing on top of the step if I'm using 2 risers on each side (4 total). Is that sufficient room, or should I can the whole idea?

Hmmm...how high can you jump?? You might be limited to lower impact step workouts if you only have a foot or so of space above your head. That would make me nervous, actually.

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01-04-13, 04:30 PM
thaispice Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: southern California	club quality step Hi VFers, (Note: I cross-posted this on the "Clothing, Shoes, Equipment, Gear" board.) After a hiatus of many years, I'm venturing back into the world of step aerobics. Which step model do you like best, and where can I get it most cheaply? I'm willing to go to a brick-and-mortar store (instead of buying online) if that's cheaper. Thanks in advance for your guidance!

01-04-13, 04:35 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	I lucked into a club sized Reebok step with four risers on Craig's List for $20. I put an ad in saying I was looking for one and someone called me within a few days. I love it! __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

01-04-13, 04:39 PM
paideiamom VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta-ish	If you are in Atlanta, I will give you one. __________________ If you need a hug today, consider yourself hugged. "Moderation is remembered only after the deed is done." Mirabelle Watkinson, fabulous writer in residence. "I am patient with stupidity but not those who are proud of it." Edith Sitwell Words matter. I thought I had seen it all. Then I tried on my bathing suit. (Unknown sage at craft show)

01-04-13, 04:40 PM
thaispice Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: southern California	@paideiamom, what a bummer! My sister lives in Atlanta, but I'm in SoCal. Thank you so much for your kind offer!

01-04-13, 04:53 PM
alydinva Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Virginia	I have The Original Health Club Step which is the one you most often see at gyms. Here is a link to it on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/The-Step-F1011...s=aerobic+step

01-04-13, 04:56 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Mine is very similar: http://www.amazon.com/The-Step-Origi...s=aerobic+step __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

01-04-13, 08:14 PM
Getfit Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Las Vegas, NV	I purchased mine from the Thrift Store for around $20 and I see them all the time at Thrift Stores, garage sales and Craigslist. BTW, I have a club step. __________________ Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous - Albert Einstein

01-04-13, 10:37 PM
novadancer Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington, DC	I also have the original club step... bought off CL

01-09-13, 03:11 PM
thaispice Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: southern California	Thank you everyone. Another question, how much overhead clearance do you think is reasonable to do step aerobics effectively? I have a very low ceiling in my exercise room so would have about 14" of room above my head if I was standing on top of the step if I'm using 2 risers on each side (4 total). Is that sufficient room, or should I can the whole idea?