Try this cardio killer sequence before or after your next lift session. It's a good way to get the heart rate up and burn some fat without stepping on to any exercise machine. Let me know if you try it!
What piece of exercise equipment sells for under $20, fits into
a briefcase, can be used by the whole family, and improves cardiovascular
fitness while toning muscle at the same time? And using it for just 15-20
minutes will burn off the calories from a candy bar? The answer: a jump
rope.
Yes - today we talk about jump rope.
Feel free to listen to this song while reading...it's a keeper!
There are several reasons I'm a fan of jumping rope. And there are several reasons you should be too!
- Jumping rope is a type of cardiovascular exercise that engages the whole body through consistent hops in the air.
- When you add jump rope into your weight lifting workout, you increase calorie burn and help train your heart with short bursts of speed
- Jumping rope burns calories at a similar rate as running does
- A jump rope is a really simple and inexpensive piece of workout equipment
- Jump rope training will enhance coordination, agility, quickness, footwork and endurance
I have a special place in my heart for jump rope. As weird as that may sound...but when I was young I participated in Jump Rope for Heart at my elementary school. It's a great way to get kids moving and teach them about how moving and staying active does protect their heart.
Here are some jump rope workouts you might like to try:
