Why a 6" step nowadays?
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RE: Why a 6
Hi, Kathy -- I saw this same type of question posted awhile back. It should still be around here somewhere - did you try to do a search for it on the boards?
I used to set my step height at 8 to 10 inches! I still can't believe what I did in my younger years!!
Now that I'm older, and I tend to have bum knees, I've found that (for myself), I can still get a very effective workout with a 6 inch step (and less chance to over-stress my knees).
Hi, Kathy -- I saw this same type of question posted awhile back. It should still be around here somewhere - did you try to do a search for it on the boards?
I used to set my step height at 8 to 10 inches! I still can't believe what I did in my younger years!!
Now that I'm older, and I tend to have bum knees, I've found that (for myself), I can still get a very effective workout with a 6 inch step (and less chance to over-stress my knees).RE: Why a 6
Thank you for your help! I was just so curious, and have been wondering for some time now and finally remembered to ask. I had also heard somthing about it being a knee injury that she had, but wanted to know exactly why. I will try the search and see what I come up with. I am sure I wasn't the first to ask that question. Not that I don't trust what you said Xenafan, I'm sure you're right, But I just want to see if the other person knew what they were talking about or not. You know rule out rumors and what not! tahnks again!
Thank you for your help! I was just so curious, and have been wondering for some time now and finally remembered to ask. I had also heard somthing about it being a knee injury that she had, but wanted to know exactly why. I will try the search and see what I come up with. I am sure I wasn't the first to ask that question. Not that I don't trust what you said Xenafan, I'm sure you're right, But I just want to see if the other person knew what they were talking about or not. You know rule out rumors and what not! tahnks again!
kathryn
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RE: Why a 6
>Thank you for your help! I was just so curious, and have
>been wondering for some time now and finally remembered to
>ask. I had also heard somthing about it being a knee injury
>that she had, but wanted to know exactly why. I will try the
>search and see what I come up with. I am sure I wasn't the
>first to ask that question. Not that I don't trust what you
>said Xenafan, I'm sure you're right, But I just want to see if
>the other person knew what they were talking about or not.
>You know rule out rumors and what not! tahnks again!
I know that in some tapes, you can see the scars where Cathe had some ACL repair done (from a skiing accident), but she was still using and 8"step at the time. I recall her saying about a 6" step that she got the same intensity workout as she had previously with 8"(but I don't recall it being tied directly to her having had children). I'm not sure if Cathe said this, or if I read it elsewhere, but someone stated that you should use the lowest step height you can to get the intensity you want.
>Thank you for your help! I was just so curious, and have
>been wondering for some time now and finally remembered to
>ask. I had also heard somthing about it being a knee injury
>that she had, but wanted to know exactly why. I will try the
>search and see what I come up with. I am sure I wasn't the
>first to ask that question. Not that I don't trust what you
>said Xenafan, I'm sure you're right, But I just want to see if
>the other person knew what they were talking about or not.
>You know rule out rumors and what not! tahnks again!
I know that in some tapes, you can see the scars where Cathe had some ACL repair done (from a skiing accident), but she was still using and 8"step at the time. I recall her saying about a 6" step that she got the same intensity workout as she had previously with 8"(but I don't recall it being tied directly to her having had children). I'm not sure if Cathe said this, or if I read it elsewhere, but someone stated that you should use the lowest step height you can to get the intensity you want.
Cathe Friedrich
Administrator
RE: Why a 6
Hi Kathy! I lowered my height years ago after recovering from an injury and found that I was still very winded and working in my training zone on 6 inches so I stayed there. I pretty much always use 6 inches now. Occasionally I will do 8 inches just to shake things up a bit but overall, I have found that I stay in my aerobic zone at 6 inches and I enjoy stepping at that height mostly
Hi Kathy! I lowered my height years ago after recovering from an injury and found that I was still very winded and working in my training zone on 6 inches so I stayed there. I pretty much always use 6 inches now. Occasionally I will do 8 inches just to shake things up a bit but overall, I have found that I stay in my aerobic zone at 6 inches and I enjoy stepping at that height mostly
RE: Why a 6
Wow, thank you Cathe for clearing things up for me. I really didn't expect to hear from you, just because you are so buisy right now. Thank all of you guys that where trying to help me as well I really appreciate it!
I like that you use a 6" step now, because I'm more comfortable with the 6" as well. This way I don't feel like I have to get up to an 8" to be in really good shape.
Thanks again!
Kathy
Wow, thank you Cathe for clearing things up for me. I really didn't expect to hear from you, just because you are so buisy right now. Thank all of you guys that where trying to help me as well I really appreciate it!
I like that you use a 6" step now, because I'm more comfortable with the 6" as well. This way I don't feel like I have to get up to an 8" to be in really good shape.
Thanks again!
Kathy
RE: Why a 6
I had used a 6" for several years, then earlier this year hurt my ankle and dropped to a 4" for awhile now. At first it felt weird, then I realized that I could do a whole workout and do the power moves and still get a good workout. I tried a 6" for variety and almost killed myself forgetting to step up. Just a warning to those who change their step level.
Traci'
I had used a 6" for several years, then earlier this year hurt my ankle and dropped to a 4" for awhile now. At first it felt weird, then I realized that I could do a whole workout and do the power moves and still get a good workout. I tried a 6" for variety and almost killed myself forgetting to step up. Just a warning to those who change their step level.
Traci'