Exercise Equipment Guide: Treadmills, Weights, and Home Gyms

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Instructor with fitness class performing step aerobics exercise with dumbbells

Toning Exercises Using a Step

Published Aug,24 2011 | By Cindy Dauer

Steps are pieces of workout equipment for cardiovascular workouts and aerobic routines. But along with burning calories and getting your heart rate up, you can use a step for exercises that tone the muscles in your arms and legs. Maximize your results by incorporating a step into your toning routine.