Skipping is not only GREAT FOR WEIGHT LOSS – burn 11-20 calories/minute or 330-600 calories/30 minutes (calories burned will depend on the intensity of your training and your current state of wellness) – it also offers the following BENEFITS:

• Improved cardiovascular health
• Toned muscles – specifically the calves, shoulders, upper back and core
• Improved coordination, agility, footwork and endurance
• Low cost
• Versatile – it can be done anywhere

TIPS FOR JUMPING ROPE

• Skip on the balls of your feet
• Don’t jump too high
• Don’t swing your arms/shoulders too much – use your wrists
• Keep your core engaged at all times
• Use the correct rope length
• Get a rhythm

Remember….you may find this a little more challenging than you did when you were 12. Don’t give up after the first few tries. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE.ONE WAY TO GET STARTED….walk/run for 4 minutes then skip for 1 minute. Do this for 30 minutes. As you start to improve, reduce your walk time and increase your skipping time. Don’t forget to stretch after….calves, shoulders and arms.