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Jumping rope - Not only for kids

Remember those old days where you used to jump the rope for fun? Good times right. Jumping rope is not only a simple game, it is an extraordinary workout. So extraordinary that by the time you finish reading this you will be amazed. I can tell you from my own experience that jumping the rope is a very effective workout, so effective that you will not believe how fast you can lose weight, and at the same time you will get stronger and healthier. Jumping rope is one of the best exercises out there that will workout your whole body.

Is Jumping rope, the ultimate weight loss exercise?

You probably have heard of exercises like swimming and running. You probably thing that they are among the best exercises to lose weight. But there is one particular exercise that stands out from the rest, and that is jumping rope. Running can cause knee problems, especially if you are overweight, but that is not the case if you jump the rope. In contrast to running, jumping rope is unlikely to lead to knee damage since the impact of each jump or step is absorbed by both legs. Jumping rope also helps strengthen the arms and shoulders because of the motion used when you are jumping. Jumping rope is the cheapest fat burning exericse. It makes your legs stronger, your heart stronger and It tones your whole body! The fact is that boxers have been jumping the rope for a long time. No wonder why the are among the fittest people on earth. Boxing requieres the body to be in top shape

The benefits of jumping rope

Aside from being one of the most amazing exercises ever. Jumping the rope not only helps you lose weight quickly, it also helps you in a variety of ways and it can be done just about everywhere. Jumping rope optimizes cardiovascular conditioning thus making you have a lower resting rate, which means that you have a big, strong, healthy heart. Some studies suggest that jumping rope can burn up to 1000 calories per hour! that's huge amount of calories.It also makes your larger upper and lower body muscles look nice and lean and is not hard to learn. With the economic recession now, people are not willing to spend a lot of money in fitness products. The good thing is that jump ropes are very inexpensive. A decent jump rope can cost anywhere between $5 - $10 dollars and you can take it anywhere you go. Other great benefits include the improvisation of your agility, posture, balance, reflexes and coordination.