Although exercise physiologists have known about the benefits of stair climbing for generations, it wasn’t until the late 1980s when aerobics instructor Gin Miller and Reebok created the first step ...

“Step aerobics helps running because it’s all about cadence and coordination.” At Life Time, David teaches Ultra Fit, a sprint, balance, and strength class designed for competitive athletes.

In this way, step aerobics mimics up and down hill training. The experts admit that runners may feel self-conscious in a class. If you can, think like Korir and focus on the benefits.