Step/Riser Sets Fitness Equipment Gym, Workout & Yoga Exercise & Fitness

Using a step/riser set in your workout can add a bit of variety while also exercising different muscles than your body is accustomed to using. The muscles of the lower leg are under almost constant stress as they adjust to keep you balanced while stepping up and down. Stepping up onto a riser also strengthens the ligaments and tendons of the legs, making your knees and ankles more resistant to injury. Step/riser sets are usually inexpensive and can be used anywhere by people of all fitness levels. There is no complicated equipment to learn, so anyone can get started stepping right away.

Choose a step/riser set that is right for your height and fitness level. A beginner of average height should use about a four inch step, but that should be adjusted for taller or shorter people. You can increase the step's height as your fitness improves. Even most experts rarely use a step/riser set that is higher than 12 inches. Most riser sets are adjustable to several different heights, so be sure to choose one that will keep up with you as your fitness level increases.