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Jump Rope!

Want a fast way to burn calories that’s fun and will make you feel like a kid again?   Try jumping rope.   When it comes to burning calories fast jumping rope is right behind running.   Here are some benefits to jumping rope: Jumping tones everything…legs, back, abs, arms, chest and shoulders.   The strength and cardio combination that increases agility, coordination, timing and endurance, not to mention jumping rope is considered low impact.   If you do experience knee pain that simply means you’re jumping too high, aim for about an inch above the ground and that should solve knee pain issues. It’s Cheap .   If you don’t already have a jump rope lying around you can pick one up for less than $10.   To find the right size rope, place one foot in the center of the rope and lift the handles, they shouldn’t extend past your armpits. You can take it ANYWHERE!   Slip your jump rope into your suitcase and you’ve got a calorie blasting workout ...