Jumping rope. Some of us haven't done it since schoolyard days.
But here are the top 10 reasons you should jump rope like you did in third grade -- besides the fact that it will make you feel like a kid again!
Top 10 Reasons to Jump Rope
Do it to warm up. Do it to cool down. Or make a whole workout of it. Just do it. Martin Winkler, author of RopeSport: The Ultimate Jump Rope Workout, offers these 10 reasons to get hopping.
Jumping rope . . .
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But here are the top 10 reasons you should jump rope like you did in third grade -- besides the fact that it will make you feel like a kid again!
Top 10 Reasons to Jump Rope
Jumping rope . . .
| 1. | Burns up to 1,000 calories per hour. (Find out how many calories your other physical activities burn.) |
| 2. | Tones your entire body -- arms, legs, trunk, and back. |
| 3. | Is easy to learn (master’s degree in Pilates not required). |
| 4. | Improves your game, whether you golf, swim, ski, or play tennis. |
| 5. | Is totally cheap (ropes can start at $3.99) and portable (a 4-foot by 6-foot area is all you need). |
| 6. | Looks cool . . . check out those boxers at the gym who know what they’re doing. |
| 7. | Can be a solo or group workout. |
| 8. | Is gender neutral. |
| 9. | Is family friendly. Give your kids a rope, too! |
| 10. | Can be a blast. Make up some jump rope tricks, and have fun with it. |
Get Moving
Test your fitness level. Set goals for the future. Find helpful tools for both in the RealAge Workout Center.
RealAge Benefit: Exercising regularly can make your RealAge as much as 9 years younger.
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Try It: The high-density beads on the Harbinger Beaded Jump Rope provide uniform weight distribution, consistent swing motion, and greater durability -- and the 9-foot length is easy to adjust. |
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