In my dance/workout studio with my cat Togy making a special appearance.
How can it be that I have not yet written about step aerobics??? I have been teaching step classes for many years, and it brings me so much joy. I love it when I’m having so much fun that I don’t realize I’m working out… well, I almost don’t realize I’m working out. That’s step aerobics for me; a super fun dance party with friends!
Doing a step aerobics demonstration at my kids’ school.
When the pandemic hit, I immediately took my classes online (thank goodness for modern technology!). I couldn’t believe we were able to continue “stepping” together without missing a beat… no pun intended.
A pop-up card my steppers made for me with screen shots from our online step classes.
I didn’t know how things would go, but my step classes are still going strong, even though the scary, early pandemic days are behind us. I pinch myself that I get to work out with such a great group of people. We all just keep showing up, which as you know is 99% of the battle when it comes to exercise, and I am a group exercise kind of gal; I really need others with me to motivate me and keep me accountable. Here I am with some steppers from this morning’s class. I talked some of them into staying after stretch so I could take a screen shot :). I still get emotional when I think how this step class kept us going and connected during a time when we were all so very isolated. We needed things to still feel normal. This helped so much. And it still does.
These ladies mean the world to me.
So we’ve kept the group going online, and new people have joined, some who heard about me through word-of-mouth, some that are friends of steppers, and even sisters and friends in other parts of the country, which makes my heart extra happy. I just tell them that as long as they show up, I will keep showing up. And they keep showing up! It is really hard to find a good step class at gyms these days, but there are a lot of us out there that are completely hooked, and I, for one, am dedicated to keeping step aerobics alive and well and vibrant and fun!
And just for funsies (speaking of fun), here is a picture of me with my friend Stephanie. She and I grew up together, and although we live in different states now, we get to see each other and work out together four times a week! What?? How wild is that? It’s really more fun than I ever thought working out could be, and I feel emotional about that too.
Me and my bestie Stephanie, being silly in her backyard step space :).
And now you know that I am not only a nerd for baking, but I am also a nerd for step aerobics (to quote my kids). Are you a nerd for step aerobics too?
and everything nice 
My exercise of choice is dancing, so I heartily approve!
Dorothy! Dancing is the best! Why aren’t we neighbors?
We should be!
Cool pictures and nice article! Angela, you are full of energy!
Awwww, thank you Dandan! Dancing and step aerobics give me lots of energy!!
Thank you so much Angela for providing a space for us all to be together and move our bodies through the joys and the troubles we face in life. Your step class has been so vital in my mental health and I can’t thank you enough for your hard work to create such dynamic and fun routines that keep my heart healthy and my muscles toned and strong. You also manage to talk and tell us important information like you’re just standing at a white board teaching when I wouldn’t be able to get a sentence out with all the moving and sweating lol. I love you dearly and thank God for you and for the privilege of being able to learn from your living a life of purpose and passion. Thank you! 🙏🏽🥰💜
Denisha! You have brought tears to my eyes, while making me laugh at the same time! You know the feelings are 100% mutual, and what a miracle it was, that day when we ran into each other after not seeing each other for years. I still can’t believe it. Your presence brings me so much joy!
I love this!
Oh Ginny! How amazing and fun it is when you show up to class!!!
I always enjoyed it! We’re still tied up in Boston trying to move, hopefully, in spring. I’m hoping I can join regularly again when we’re out on the West Coast!
That would be great! Hoping that all goes smoothly for you – it’s a big deal! The west coast will be happy to have you :).
Aww! Thank you! 🙂
Angela, I am so grateful for your step class and for you. Being the introvert that I am, and living out here on Whidbey Island I would feel so isolated and out of shape if not for your class. It makes me very happy. Whenever I can’t attend I am very annoyed. Thank you!!
Sarah, I am so grateful for you as well! And I love seeing you in your serene environment, the light flooding in, perfect for an artist. It makes me laugh imagining you annoyed, haha. I feel the same way when I have to cancel a class. SO annoyed! By the way, I still have the sweet calendar you made for me – it has a crow on it – it is lovely! We love crows, and have a pair that we have been feeding for years. They are spoiled now, and practically walk into our house when they think it’s time for a snack!
Love you Ang! Looking forward to getting my lazy booty back to STEPPING!
Love you right back, Steph! And for the record, you are the least lazy person I know, and you need this time of rest!!!