CoreBalance Studio Aerobic Step

£47.99

A great way to step up aerobic exercises is to add in height, this allows you to make more dynamic movements and increase the intensity of your workouts. However, knowing where to start can be quite difficult, and even daunting when first entering the gym. Therefore, CoreBalance offers the Studio Aerobic Step which allows you to add height into your movements in a customisable way, to push your body to work harder and build muscles, but all from the comfort of your own home.

I personally love integrating a step into my workout routines, whether to extend my split squats, for smaller box jumps, or even to follow along with an online step class. Therefore, I was super excited to test out the Studio Aerobic Step from CoreBalance as they are experts in developing top-quality workout equipment.

The Studio Aerobic Step is a sturdy and supportive step made from a high-density PE, featuring a PVC top with a unique anti-slip grooved design perfect for maintaining a solid grip on the step throughout each movement. I personally love how solid the step feels, whilst still being shock-absorbent enough to support my joints when using it for dynamic jumping exercises. The original step is 10cm high, however, one of the main perks of the Studio Aerobic Step is that you can add an additional 10 cm to the height, through two 5cm risers. Each riser clicks into the step top and is wide enough to ensure that the step remains stable and secure throughout each movement. To help with stability, the risers also have TPE stoppers on the bottom to prevent the step from moving whilst in use, and to also prevent any scratches on your floor.    

After using the step for a few weeks for my home workouts I was super impressed. The step is sturdy yet lightweight enough to move around the house so I could easily integrate it into my routine without much difficulty. I found it allowed me to step up my movements and push myself that little bit harder throughout each training session, and all from the comfort of my own home. The grippy surface made me feel more comfortable doing moves such as elevated press-ups on the step without fearing that my hands would slip out from under me if I was a little sweaty.

My only slight downside of the step is that at 109-41cm in size, it’s not super easy to store if you are limited in storage space. I personally live in a small flat that is already lacking in storage, and therefore the step does take up quite a lot of room even with the risers removed. However, if you have a dedicated studio space or adequate storage space, I’m sure this wouldn’t be a problem!

If you’re looking to introduce a new piece of equipment into your home workouts that will push you a little harder and allow you to do more dynamic workouts, then the CoreBalance Studio Aerobic Step is an excellent choice. It comes ready to go and is super easy to adjust depending on your movement, and with a price tag under £50 - whilst being made from top quality materials – it really is a great piece of equipment.

Pros

• Top quality design with durable, shock absorbent and nonslip materials
• Affordable price point for the range of exercises that it can accommodate
• 3 level height adjustability perfect for beginner, intermediate and advanced users

Cons:

• Large makes it difficult to store