Which is better, step aerobics and Spinning (cycling)?

Question

Please post up the positive AND negative sides
such as.. which gets leaner muscles, burns more calories, etc...

If I were to choose an-hour-long class every other day
which should I take?

Answer 1

i'm taking a step aerobics class every monday and wednesday for an hour and i LOVE it! i've already lost a lot of weight and i can see how much more tone my body is. the only negative is that when i used the taller step my knees started bothering me, but when i went back down a size it quit hurting. i highly recommend taking step because it's really made a difference in my body

Answer 2

I take step aerobics 3 times a week. I also take pilates 2x a week for toning. In step class we also use free weights for toning so you get cardio and toning all in one class. It does take a few weeks to get used to the moves, but if u keep it up, it will start to come easy to you. I get a good workout...and sweat ALOT so u will easily burn calories. good luck

Answer 3

I think you're limiting yourself with this either/or mindset. You'll get real benefits from both, why not use both along with other activities like yoga and bodyweight work to get total body conditioning?

I've been a hard-core road cyclist for many years, but I always throw in other activities for cross-training - too much of one thing will get you really good at that thing, but it's not the best for "real world" fitness and just feeling / looking good.

Answer 4

Step aerobics... low impact but limited movement
Spinning... ZERO impact, wide movement
Step aerobics... little/no equipment
Spinning... major equipment
Step aerobics... low to moderate calorie usage
Spinning... moderate to high calorie usage
Step aerobics... generally group oriented
Spinning... generally individual oriented
Step aerobics... weight reduction, general health advantages
Spinning... marked increase in muscle mass, general health advantages, heart rate reduction

Answer 5

arepbics are better, a total body work out