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  • A week of choreography for Fitpros

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    In The MIX Warm Up Ideas & Dance Aerobics

     

    Overall Focus

    This video shares simple, low impact aerobics combinations designed for instructors who want creative, accessible routines without high intensity. It emphasizes flow, repetition, and teachability over complexity.

    Combo 1 Foundation Flow

    A smooth, repeatable base

    Step behind then step in front
    Cross over
    Chassé right
    4 curls
    Grapevine

    Variation
    Turn during curls for added flair

    Why it works
    Easy to teach, rhythmic, and great for warming up coordination.

    Combo 2 Travel and Patterning

    Adds forward and backward movement

    Jog or walk forward
    Single single double arms
    Hop or step back
    Cross over then single knee or curl
    Chassé right and left

    Key idea
    You don’t need to mirror sides. This combo loops naturally, saving teaching time.

    Combo 3 Groove and Style

    More personality, still low impact

    Pump step back
    Slow stomp
    March back
    Repeat on both sides

    Why it stands out
    Adds musicality and attitude, not just steps.

    Low impact does not mean boring. Add arm styling and turns
    Great for mixed fitness levels or returning participants

    Trend Insight

    There is growing demand for freestyle and classic aerobics, creative dance based workouts, and nostalgic class formats. This creates opportunities for instructors to reintroduce aerobics classes or run pop up sessions.

    Combination 1 (Basic Aerobic Flow) Box step forward Box step back Rock steps (or pivot turn option) Three repeaters (knee lifts or similar) Wide cha-cha steps

    Combination 2 (Warm-Up Sequence) Reach arms overhead for 4 counts Cross-body reaches for 4 counts Chassé right and left Single, single, double steps (alternating sides)

    Combination 3 (Travel + Conditioning) Walk forward for 4 steps Walk back for 4 steps Add arm reaches during walk Two lunges (optional progression) Single, single, double steps Step touch side-to-side

    Layered Progressions Add pivot turn instead of rock steps Turn repeaters into shuffles Increase arm intensity (overhead, cross-body, reach patterns) Combine all three routines into a continuous flow

    Full Routine Structure Perform Combination 1 Transition into Combination 2 Add Combination 3 Loop all sections together for a complete cardio routine

    Retro Old Skool choreography

    Warm-Up Combination 1 Walk forward (march style) Lunge right and left Walk back Add march + step together Progress to: Single, single, double (leg change) Step touch (right to left) Optional intensity: Skip forward instead of walk Add 4 hamstring curls

    Warm-Up Combination 2 4 reaches up 4 cross-body reaches Grapevine right Hamstring curl Grapevine left Hamstring curl Add: Single, single, double curl Repeat sequence with more rotation through the torso

    Combined Flow (Combo 1 + 2) Walk forward → lunges → walk back Single, single, double → curls Transition into: Reach up (4) Cross-body (4) Grapevine right + curl Grapevine left + curl Single, single, double curl

    Warm-Up Combination 3 Box step (forward) Box step (back) Cross over and hold Repeat Add: Single, single knee 3 repeaters (knee lifts) Lock step Back cross Finish with march

    Simple dance aerobics

    Combo 1 March warm-up Step behind Step in front Step crossover Double knee lift Chasse right and left Four hamstring curls Gra

    pevine Optional turn during curls for variationCombo 2 Jog forward Single arm reaches Double arm reaches Hop back Crossovers side to side Single knee lifts or curls Chasse sequence Repeat right-to-left pattern

    Combo 3 Pump step backward Slow stomp forward March back Repeat pump and stomp pattern Add rhythmic arm styling for old-school aerobics feel

    Full Routine Flow Combo 1 repeated on both sides Combo 2 layered after first combo Combo 3 added as final section Continuous cardio choreography with directional changes Focus on rhythm, coordination, memory, and energy

    Main Training Focus Cardio endurance Coordination Agility Musicality and timing Cognitive engagement through choreography patternsTeaching Notes Mentioned Designed as simple freestyle aerobics inspiration Can be sped up with faster BPM music Suitable for retro aerobics classes Movements can be expanded into longer choreography blocks

    Mini ball flow

    Seated Warm-Up Sit on the mini ball to activate pelvic stability Arm lifts with controlled breathing Spine twists to the right and left Side bends with weight transfer across the ball Circular arm movements with torso mobility


    Ball Between Calves Place ball between calves with pointed toes Lift legs while squeezing the ball Reach forward and return upright Alternate pointed and flexed feet Focus on core control and lower-body activationSide Hip Work Ball placed near knee/thigh area One arm reaches overhead Perform hip abduction lifts Maintain hip and knee alignment Repeat both sides

    Standing Lunge + Spine Mobility One foot placed on the ball Perform seated-style spine twists Flexion and extension of the spine Round the back then open the chest Improves balance and spinal mobility

    Core Work on Ball Ball placed under lower back Lift knees into tabletop position Add small abdominal curls Hands at temples or supporting head Focus on controlled abdominal engagement

    Glute Bridge Series Feet placed on the mini ball Pelvic tilt into bridge position Roll spine up and down slowly Engage hamstrings and glutes Controlled spinal articulation

    Supine Rotation Ball between knees Arms extended out to sides Small side-to-side knee rolls Optional head and shoulder rotation Mobilises spine and obliquesProne Upper Back Strengthening Ball under sternum/chest Lift chest slightly Reach arms forward and out to sides Bend and extend elbows Targets upper back posture muscles

    Cool Down Press back into spinal stretch Walk hands back Slowly roll up to standing

    More retro aerobics

    Aerobic Combinations Three knee repeaters Side-to-side lunges Double lunges right and left Two forward hops Two backward hops Jog/jump forward Single-double hop patterns Pendulum swings Double-single pendulum rhythm Two-step travel right and left Single leap movements

    Choreography Flow Repeaters → lunges → double lunges Forward/back hops Jog forward with double hop combinations Pendulum sequence Side-travel two steps Leap repeater finish

    Workout Style High-impact retro aerobics Fast-paced freestyle choreography Music-driven combos timed to beats and drops Continuous cardio flow with minimal breaks Focus on coordination, rhythm, and energy

    Instructor Notes Music tempo increased to approximately 152 BPM Encouraged freestyle choreography creativity Designed for aerobics instructors and enthusiasts Emphasis on “old school” retro aerobics feel

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