Beats Per Minutes and Stepping
The revised Reebok guidelines were published in the July issue of Reebok
Alliance News. The new guidelines are: (Hopefully this will format
correctly)
| Participant Level
| Platform Height
| Music Speed
|
| Novice
| 4 inches
| 118-122 BPM
|
| Beginner
| up to 6 inches
| 124 BPM
|
| Intermediate
| up to 8 inches
| 126 BPM
|
| Advanced
| up to 10 inches
| 128 BPM
|
Novice is someone who hasn't participated in a regular exercise class for
some time.
Beginner is a regular exerciser who hasn't done step training.
Intermediate is a regular step trainer.
Advanced is a regular and skilled step trainer.
The BPM is based on studies which looked at fatigue, maintaining proper
movement technique and postural alignment, and other considerations
mentioned in the article. These are recommended maximums. So, using an 8
inch step height and going above 128 would not appropriate for an advanced
stepper.
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Last Modified: September 9, 1997