马氏健身八步是利用人在行动中的不同步法健身，以通利关节，活动筋骨，疏通经络。它包括：济阴步、济阳步、乾坤步、鹤行步、龙行步、虎行步、熊行步、鼍形步八种步法。

Ma-style Eight Footworks include those of Jiyin Steps, Jiyang Steps, Universe Steps, Crane Steps, Dragon Steps, Tiger Steps, Bear Steps and Yangtze Alligator Steps all of which can be imitated by people while walking for the purpose of keeping health by smoothening joints, activating bones and muscles, and regulating channels.