Coming from the 80s, this accessory transforms your living room into a festive, fat-burning mini-studio, to tone the entire body in just a few minutes.
Exit the mat and monotony: a real fitness trend has people dancing and sweating at home. Inspired by the 80s but resolutely modernized, this wave mixes catchy music such as the pop sounds of the Backstreet Boys, the Latin rhythms of Shakira, the urban beats of Bad Bunny or the girl-power energy of the Spice Girls with rhythmic choreographies that make you want to move. On social networks, coaches like Julius Burphy unite communities around fun and contagious movements, where energy counts as much as calories burned.
So what’s the secret accessory behind these sessions that everyone loves? It’s not a high-tech machine, but a simple step, this little plateau that transforms each up and down into a formidable calorie burner. Step classes combine cardio and coordination, getting your heart rate up to burn between 300 and 800 calories in an hour depending on the intensity, while toning your legs and glutes. In addition, this fun activity combines breathing, rhythm and light muscle training, which makes it ideal for those who want to refine their figure without getting bored.
It’s not just a trend: certified coaches highlight the benefit of doing rhythmic workouts to music to boost your cardio fitness and your energy expenditure. Training becomes a rhythm game where every step counts, which makes the effort less “sport” and more fun – a real asset for staying motivated week after week.
Getting started doesn’t require a lot of space or a big budget. You can easily buy a step on Amazon or at Decathlon: there are very accessible models for less than €30, as well as slightly more premium versions around €50 or €80 if you want more stable or height-adjustable platforms. Light and transportable, it fits under a sofa or in a cupboard when training is finished. To maximize the fat-burning effect, complete your sessions with some muscle-strengthening exercises, HIIT or even yoga, and keep a balanced diet rich in protein and fiber: these small adjustments produce real lasting results.
So ready to swap your old habits for this fun and effective trend? With a simple accessory, a catchy playlist and a few minutes a day, you transform your living room into a mini fitness studio. The 80s have never been more relevant, and this rhythmic workout might just be your new favorite slimming ally.
