What burns 200 calories in 15 minutes and is easy to travel with?
The same exercise you probably did in the 5th grade: jumping rope!
Follow Equinox personal trainer Lacey Stone’s tips before jumping in:
Avoid concrete or hard tiles. Instead, try to jump on wood floors, rubber tiles or thin carpet.
Warm up with 5-10 minutes of light activity and gentle stretching. When jumping, land on the balls of your feet so calves and shins absorb the impact.
Start by alternating brief periods of jumping with resting moves, such as swinging the rope alongside your body without jumping. Over time, do fewer resting moves and more jumping—your goal is to jump continuously for at least 15 minutes.
Be sure your rope is right for you. When you step in the center, the handles should just reach your armpits. Lacey recommends choosing a rope that you feel confident with—and for added calorie counting, try the electronic (and rope-less) JumpSnap.
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