Anyone using just the 4"platform for step?

[darbyndoug]

Yesterday I decided to do Party Rocking Step #1, which I haven't done in a really long time. So I decided to just use the platform and no risers. I felt like I got a good cardio workout, without getting too tired or feeling like I was getting a "leg workout" too. I think I like just using the platform? Anyone else doing this?

[Kitten]

Me
Every once in awhile, I'll pull out one of Jane's step workouts or an old Firm & use just the platform.
I feel like I've gotten a good workout with out killing myself. Plus, my knees won't let me do much more. And I have no fanny to lift .

[Usia]

I rarely do step workouts anymore, but when I do, I use the 4" platform.

[wendy2]

After killing my knees using 6 or 8 inches for some years, I moved to just doing step workouts on the floor--no platform at all. A few years ago I started using the platform again, and felt so accomplished for moving up. I will stick with just the platform for my step workouts--I feel the same way: good workout, no knee pain, no tripping hazard...

Today I actually put risers under it for Cathe's ICE Bootcamp (since there's no choreography). I stubbed my toe a couple of times Funny how your body gets used to the various heights.

[Fitstick]

I use the 4 platform too. It works better for me when the routine is new or complicated.

[JezthePuff2]

All the time. I'm not quite 5'2", and 4" is just right for most step workouts.

[Vintage VFer]

Always.

[Jane P.]

+1

[Judy W.]

At age 66 and barely 5 feet tall, 4" makes sense! I love step, but my knees are old codgers, so I'd have to give it up if I went any higher! Furthermore, when I do my Firm workouts, I go no higher than 8" for leg press.

[PrairieGem]

When the Firm with the Fanny Lifter came out, I switched ALL my step w/os to just the shorter top tier. Unless there's a lot of long traveling moves, it works just fine... and it's much easier to store & pull out!