Tag Archives: cardio exercise

J is for Jump Rope

The jump rope is a great piece of fitness equipment. First and foremost, the jump rope is inexpensive and you can pick one up at a Target or Wal-Mart for under $10. Jumping rope is something you can do with your kids and it’s a great way to get a power workout in fifteen minutes or a less. Try jumping rope 10 minutes a day and you’ll notice a profound change in your overall fitness. Jumping rope gets your heart rate up faster than just about any other cardiovascular workout outside of running. Many athletes use the jump rope in … Continue reading →

Spring Forward to Action 30-Day Challenge – Day 12: Cardio & Flexibility

Good morning! How are you today? How are you feeling? Are your muscles sore? Are you energy levels higher or lower? As you are now approaching the halfway mark of the 30-Day Action Challenge, it’s important to make sure you are not over training. Signs of over training include: Extreme Fatigue Trembling Muscles Illness Headaches If you are over training or experiencing these symptom>s. It’s important to take the day off, take a step back and tone down the intensity of the workout. You may need to go to performing your workout every other day rather than every day. You … Continue reading →