07 Jan Jump Ropes: A Little Goes a Long Way
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Myth: Getting in shape is expensive and requires a gym membership.
Fact: Getting in shape can be cheap and does not require a gym membership.
This past weekend one of my favorite TV shows, CBS Sunday Morning featured a story on the benefits of jump roping for a full body workout. According to Buddy Lee, Olympian and founder of the jump rope institute, working out with a jump rope is equivalent to 30 minutes of jogging and benefits every muscle from head to toe. His advice to us, “don’t over-think it”. Sounds simple enough, right?
The best part of working out with a jump rope is that you don’t have to spend more than $10, and you can do it with your kids (and this includes boys and girls). Get started with a just a couple minutes a day, and if possible try to do it more than once daily. A little definitely goes a long way.
Below are Fitness Magazine’s rules for “How to Jump Rope”:
- Jump 1 to 2 inches off floor, giving rope just enough space to slip under feet – only the balls of feet should touch the floor.
- Keep elbows close to sides as you turn the rope. The movement comes from the wrists and forearms, not the shoulders.
- If you tire out before you finish the workout, drop the rope, but keep arms and legs going. Work up to using the rope full-time.
- To find a rope that fits, place one foot in the center of the rope and lift the handles – they shouldn’t go past your armpits.
Get a free 10-minute workout and read more | 10-Minute Workout: Jump Rope to Skip Yourself Slim
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