D Magazine

I Channeled ’80s Workout Video Energy at Grit Fitness’ Step Class

While talking to my coworker about my Shape Up series, I mentioned I wanted to take a dance class. She swore by Grit Fitness’ step aerobics class, so I signed up for an evening session. I was pumped.
Yahoo

The Forgotten 1980s Workout Craze Powering Today’s HIIT Workouts

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Of all the fitness trends that defined the '80s, step aerobics ruled the home workout scene. While gym bros were busy pumping iron ...
Yahoo

Our reporter tried an Xtreme Hip-Hop step class, and here's how it went

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. May 23—When you think of step aerobics, you might imagine Richard Simmons in his 1980s VHS tapes called "Sweatin' To The Oldies." ...
Self

Step Workouts Are Suddenly Cool Again—And the Benefits Go Way Beyond Cardio

If you equate step aerobics with leg warmers and spandex, well, you’re not wrong—but you’re stuck in the 1980s version of it. As TikTok videos that have amassed millions of views show, the retro ...