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Want to lose weight? Use a Jump Rope Workout to Boost Metabolism!

Posted on Dec 08, 2010

Are you looking for ways to increase your metabolism and lose weight once and for all? You are in luck! Jumping rope is one of the best ways to increase metabolism — and the effects last not just for a few minutes, but all day. The addition of a jump rope workout into your routine at least three times a week can mean lasting changes to your metabolism.

Here’s how it works:

First, let’s clarify what metabolism is — its the process by which the body converts food into energy. Of course its not just one process — its many processes and its affected by many bodily functions — but its safe to say that every moment of every day, your body is converting nutrients to energy. Sign up for our free report to learn how to BOOST your metabolism!

One important part of the metabolic process is to take a calorie and break it down to be used as energy. This energy could be used for exercise, or reading, or even sleeping. Everything you do requires energy. So everything needs calories.

The problem comes when there are more calories than Read the rest of this entry »

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A Word about the “rope-less” Jump Rope Workout

Posted on Dec 04, 2010

Thinking about getting that special someone a Christmas gift??

Whenever I talk to people about how I stay in shape I hear, “Well, you can jump rope because you’re coordinated and fit. But there’s no way I can keep the rope going long enough to get a good workout!”

To that I say “rubbish!”

Fitness gurus understand that not all people can keep a rope going, nor can they enjoy high-impact jumping — which by the way helps build strong bones! So some smart cookies invented the rope-less jump rope.