One of the best cardio fat burners is to SKIP! You can torch 100 calories in just 8 minutes.
skip for 20 mins with cardio interval sessions or use it to max out your cardio for 30 seconds between strength sets.
Oh yeah and using a rope is way tougher then faking it....here is how to max out your form for best results.
Square off - hold elbows at side, bent 90 degrees and arms slightly forward, palms up and rotate from your wrists not your whole arms
Stand Tall - hold head high, lift chest and lower your shoulders. Look ahead of you not at your feet
Cue your Core - Engage your abs the whole time to support your lower back and tone the tummy
Stick the landing - Jump on balls of your feet, bring toes about one inch off the floor, try for a quiet landing with soft knees
Make sure you wear and good sports bra (see previous post) and try cross trainers for shoes.
Stand on center pull up on the ends, handles should hit at the arm pits, tie a knot at each end if too long
Beaded ropes - make a sound when they hit the floor and can help with timing for the newbies
Leather ropes - good for endurance as they are heavier
Ball Bearing ropes - good for tricks and the sleek rubber rope increases speed
See Women's Health March 2012 magazine page 72 for more details.
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