Get Fit By Jumping Rope

Can't afford to pay for a gym membership or feel like there's not enough time in the day to exercise? Well I have a cheap piece of equipment that can get you back in shape with just 10 minutes a day! Professional boxers use it to get in top shape and it's not just for kids anymore. It's the old fashioned jump rope.

Jumping rope is one of the best forms of aerobic exercise. It burns a
lot of calories, is easy and fun, and can be done at home without
expensive equipment.

A regular jumping rope routine will help you develop your fitness
coordination and agility. It targets your calves, thighs, and buttocks.
It also makes an excellent addition to a cross training program, in
which a variety of aerobic and resistance activities are combined to
create a complete cardiovascular workout to achieve all around fitness.

Buying the Right Rope

The most important thing when buying a jump rope is to make sure
that it is the right length. It is usually possible to adjust the
length if the rope is too long. Stand with both feet in the center of
the rope and pull up the ends. The handles should reach to your
armpits.

Start slow

If you have not jumped rope for some time, you may find a normal
training level too hard. To build up stamina, jump initially for 2
minutes, or if this is too much, for 30 to 40 jumps, and then rest for
30 seconds. Repeat twice. At each subsequent session, reduce every rest
interval by 5 seconds, until you have eliminated all of them.


There's no excuses folks. Find something you like to do that gets you moving and just do it!

Dr. Guevara, Miami Chiropractor