Building a Home Workout Routine: Jump Rope!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Building a Home Workout Routine: Jump Rope!

tagged for: Cardio, exercises, fat loss, workout at home, workout routine, workout tips

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A big part of burning fat is cardiovascular exercise (also lovingly known as cardio.) The most toned muscles in the world will never be seen if there’s a thick layer of fat covering them, you know? I deal with this right now – trying to get rid of the last bits of fat that I have just… chillin’ on my thighs so that I can let my newly defined thigh and calf muscles shine through! Nothing worse than seeing the definition in some spots, only to have it hidden in others.

A part of my OWN home workout includes skipping rope, and it’s been working wonders for me. I have a nice cheap jump rope that I got back from the dollar general, LOL, so I don’t use the cool rope this gentleman has in his video. Some days, I don’t use the rope at all, and I “mock jump rope” throughout the morning. Give yourself a good five minutes with this exercise, and after a few weeks you’ll definitely start feeling some changes in your body!

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About Erika Nicole Kendall

After having lost well over 150lbs, Erika Nicole Kendall spends her time writing on issues regarding everything from wellness to weight loss, body image to booty image, from food to culture... that is, when she's not chasing her toddler across the house. Previously featured on NPR, Essence Magazine, Yahoo! Health and Woman's Day.

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