Don’t deny the power of the jump rope!
The childhood favorite has many health benefits for your grown-up fitness habits. The jump rope is an effective cardio machine that works your arms, legs and core simultaneously. Who needs the latest and greatest in fitness machines when you can use a rope with two handles? Not us!
Get outside and start skipping rope with this jump rope workout from Ashley Pettit Living:
The jumping focused routine will remind you that the old school toy is more than just a toy! Jumping rope is an extremely effective form of exercise. Challenge yourself to add the jump rope into your fitness routine this spring.
When was the last time you jumped rope? Do you think it is an effective fitness tool?
I want to start jumping rope every day. I was thinking of doing 5 minutes at a time and then 10 minutes, slowly building up to 20 minutes at a time. I will definitely give the jump rope workout on this page a go!