Disco Fitness Choreography Ideas

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Choreography ideas for a full-length disco-fuelled workout designed for Hi-Lo Aerobics, Dance Fitness, or Cardio Conditioning classes. Use these moves with Essential Disco 2, a brand new Original Artist fitness music mix from MX Fit!

1. Warm-Up – 10 Minutes (125–130 BPM)

Goal: Loosen up, increase heart rate, prep joints & muscles
Vibe: Low-key disco groove to get into the rhythm

  • 0–3 min: March in place → Step Touch → Shoulder Rolls
  • 3–5 min: Grapevine with arm sways → Heel Digs with reach
  • 5–7 min: Hamstring curls → Step Knees → Wide Step Touch with deep breathing
  • 7–10 min: Add low squats → Standing torso twists → Light bounce in place

2. Main Workout – 45 Minutes (130–140 BPM)

Goal: Cardio build, strength/cardio mix, peak intensity, have FUN!

Structure: 3 Blocks of 15 Minutes Each, increasing in intensity

Block 1: Cardio Choreo & Rhythm (130–134 BPM)

  • 2x Grapevine + 2x Step Kick
  • 4x V-Step + 4x Knee Lifts
  • 2x Turn Step + 4x Jumping Jacks
  • Optional: Disco walk + arm flicks

Block 2: Power Cardio & Intervals (135–138 BPM)

  • 1 min Jump Squats + Punches
  • 1 min Skaters
  • 1 min High Knees + Disco Arms
  • 1 min Fast Feet → 4x Jumping Jacks
  • Recovery: March, Step Touch, Deep Breath

Block 3: Peak Performance + Freestyle (138–140 BPM)

  • Jack + Turn + 4x High Knees
  • Burpee (or squat thrust) + Disco Jump
  • 2x Lateral Lunge + Pose
  • Final 5 min: Freestyle Dance-Off or Combo Recap

3. Cool Down – 10 Minutes (120–115 BPM)

Goal: Lower HR, stretch major muscle groups, feel good
Vibe: Smooth, soulful disco or mellow funk groove

  • 0–2 min: Step Tap + Big Arm Circles
  • 2–4 min: Shoulder stretch → Chest opener
  • 4–6 min: Wide squat hold → Side-to-side sway
  • 6–8 min: Seated or standing hamstring + calf stretches
  • 8–10 min: Slow spine roll, deep breathing, optional meditative moment

Download these choreography ideas as a PDF here!

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