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Step on it

Article Abstract:

The Fitness Institute in Toronto recommends a physical fitness workout program called step training. The program involves stepping onto a platform four to 12 inches high while doing body movements. An hour's stepping exercise is equivalent to three miles of walking and seven miles of running.

Publisher: Maclean Hunter Canadian Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Chatelaine
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0009-1995
Year: 1992
Study and teaching

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Step forward: the latest research on step training

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The effectiveness and safety of step training is discussed. The energy used in step training seems to be in direct proportion to the step height. Long-term step training research indicates a decrease in body-fat. Hand weights and fast music may increase the risk of injury.

Author: Francis, Peter R.
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1992
Research, Equipment and supplies, Column, Exercise

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Step on It!

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Julia Califano tests a power walking program. There are also three types of walking workouts that were developed by Petra Kolber who served as Julia's coach.

Publisher: Gruner & Jahr USA Publishing
Publication Name: Rosie
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1534-696X
Year: 2001
Planning, Services, Testing, Walking, Califano, Julia, Kolber, Petra

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