In the late 1980s, step aerobics was introduced to the commercial fitness scene by the sports equipment manufacturer Reebok, and since then, it has continued to thrive in Germany as part of the American success boom. This book, which includes both theoretical and practical sections, is aimed at anyone interested in the versatile applications of the step platform for functional fitness and health training. The theoretical section provides an overview of goals, training options, program structure, as well as teaching and communication methods. The comprehensive practical section presents basic steps, step combinations, arm movements, and arm patterns, all established as standard techniques with commonly used terminology. The technique section is rounded off with descriptions of functional strength and flexibility exercises using and on the step platform. The developed step aerobics programs are targeted at.