body step



SO WHAT WILL body step DO FOR ME?

  • Burn lots of calories for a leaner body
  • Tone and shape your body
  • Raise your overall fitness levels
  • Improve your coordination
  • Make you stronger through core conditioning work
  • Improve your bone health and density
  • Increase your heart and lung capacity through a full-body cardio workout

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

  • Comfortable workout clothes
  • A really good pair of trainers for foot stability
  • Drink bottle and towel
  • Energy!


We supply everything else.

WHEN AND WHERE ARE THE CLASSES?

BODY STEP classes are held at Marske Leisure Centre on a Wednesday evening from 5.30 - 5.55 pm.

HOW MUCH ARE THE CLASSES?

Classes are £3.25 per session for 45-minute classes, and £2.25 per session for 25-minute classes. Check out our Special Offers and discounts though for some great savings on classes.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I ATTEND?

We would recommend attending Body Step alongside two other cardio classes, (e.g. Body Combat, Body Attack, Body Attack Challenge, Body Fit), plus some strength and conditioning work such as Pilates, Bums & Tums or Body Pump. Flexibility work would also be a great compliment to your programme, which Body Balance or Pilates is great for.

WHEN WILL I NOTICE RESULTS?

Once you’ve started BODY STEP you should see improvements in your level of fitness within about six weeks. As you progress you should also experience fat loss and improved muscle tone, particularly in the hips, thighs and buttocks and especially when combined with a calorie controlled diet.

body step... WHAT'S THAT?

BODYSTEP is a simple, athletic and fun workout using an adjustable step platform. Some of the benefits you can expect to achieve in this class are toning for the lower body, increased cardio fitness and coordination, and upper and lower body conditioning for functional strength. A new BODYSTEP class is released every three months with new music and choreography.

SO DESCRIBE A TYPICAL CLASS

There are 12 music tracks in a BODYSTEP class. Each track has a specific exercise focus to create a full-body workout.
Warm-up - Warms the body with simple aerobic moves.
Step Warm-up - Known as "Step School", you will learn how to step correctly as we continue to warm the body.
Step Orientation Gradually lifting the intensity of the workout with an increased range of movement and light propulsions.
Step Athletic - The first peak in the class, this will raise your heart rate and contains more athletic stepping exercises to improve cardio fitness.
Mixed Strength - Time to lower the step a level. We ease back on the cardio and place bigger demands on the legs and glutes for lower body strength and toning.
Power Peak - The second peak features powerful stepping and dynamic lateral movement to improve cardio and endurance fitness.
Step Recovery - Catch your breath with slower and more controlled stepping to work on balance and stability. We also focus on lower body toning and sculpting.
Party Step - Let your hair down, smile and have fun in this “anything goes” approach to stepping. We use different themes and movement styles to create a party on a step.
Speed Step - This signature track for BODYSTEP, brings the step height lower as you move your feet faster for speed and agility training.
Peak - The third and final cardio peak, this is a physically challenging combination of dynamic propulsive exercises, and strong lower moves.
Recovery/Push-ups/Abdominals - In this track you can catch your breath before moving to the floor for conditioning work for the upper body and abdominals.
Cool-down/Stretch - We stretch our worked muscles as we cool down. This completes the full-body workout.

IT LOOKS TRICKY. WILL I BE OKAY?

It usually takes a few BODYSTEP classes before you start to feel at home on the step. Don’t give up! With each class you attend, you’ll feel more comfortable. Consider the following:

  • The first time you attend BODYSTEP, arrive 15 minutes early. Let the instructor know that you have not done the class before and they will give you some advice before you begin.
  • Start on a lower step height.
  • Do the class without using your arms. Focus on what the feet need to do.
  • If you get lost in a move, continue stepping and observe, then when you feel up to the challenge, give the move a go.


BODYSTEP caters to all fitness levels. You can increase/decrease the intensity of the workout by raising/lowering the height of your step.

HOW DO I DO body step SAFELY?

Your teacher is there to make sure you do everything correctly, but try to remember:

  • Good posture is the foundation of all exercise.
  • Focus on learning the right technique at the beginning.
  • Work continuously at perfecting your technique.
  • Perform the movements with control – smooth actions, not jerky.
  • Always keep your joints slightly bent, don’t lock out your arms or legs.
  • Listen to your body, it will tell you if something is not right.
  • Body Step should feel challenging, but at any time you need to take a rest, that's fine!


Some muscle pain is natural at first, especially if it’s the same on both sides of your body. This is muscle soreness. Muscle soreness is typical when starting out on a training programme and normally occurs 24 to 48 hours after exercise. If you have pain down only one side or in the joints, check with the teacher. If the pain continues, see your doctor.

body step TESTIMONIAL

"I have been a fan of step for years but Body Step is fab! The music is really uplifting and motivating and the class flies by. I have been to classes elsewhere and found myself watching the clock, willing the class to finish, but not in Rachael's classes… I love them all and would recommend them to everyone I know!"
Anne. Age 46, Skelton.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

If you'd like to know more, talk to us in any class. Alternatively drop us an email at Rachael@rachaelsfitness.co.uk or call Rachael directly on 01642 481723.