Summary: and heart rate may rise very quickly. Start with short steps and a slow pace. Put your entire foot, not just the ball of your foot, on the pedal. Try to keep your knees aligned over your toes. Bench Stepping Bench stepping is one way to get a good workout without undue wear and tear on joints and muscles. The exercise involves stepping on and off a low bench (4 to 8 inches high).
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