This workout can be done outdoors on steps or you can buy a three inch step that you can use at home for these exercises. Step exercises can be very vigorous and tiring. You are not only going to tone up your legs but also lose weight working on a step.

If you are using a step at home do a few warm up stretches before you begin so that you do not injure yourself or pull a muscle while exercising. Stand beside the step and place one leg on it. Do at least fifteen squats and then change legs. Once this is done stand in the same position; with your right leg on the step and the left leg down. Keep the right leg in place and lift the left leg up and down pushing your ankles to your buttocks. Repeat the same with the other leg.

Now stand beside the step and go from one side to the other and then back again. Do this at least thirty times and take a small break and repeat again. For the next exercise keep the step in front of you and climb up and down on it; just as you would do if you were climbing the stairs. Increase your speed if you can and do this for fifty counts. You will surely work up a sweat. You will find yourself getting tired after twenty minutes. Stop if you are unable to continue.

Now lie on your stomach and keep your toes on the step stool. Keep your palms in front of your head and lift your body off the ground. This is quite difficult; so go very slow and do not do more than five or six at a time. Gradually increase the number of push ups you can do.

For those who do not have a step stool you can climb the stairs of your building or work out on any step around the house or at a club. If you can find higher steps and climb up and down your workout will be tougher and a lot more effective.