Jump Rope

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Looking to have a little more fun while exercising? Try grabbing a jump rope. “Jumping rope is a great way to burn calories while improving cardiovascular health, all-over-toning, and coordination, and it will help build power while lowering your risk of injury,” Dorset says.

“Jump rope is right up there with running, cycling, and swimming for calorie burn,” Tim Haft, an ACE-certified personal trainer previously explained of jumping rope for weight loss. “An adult who weighs 150 pounds and is jumping at what we would consider an average pace would burn roughly 12 calories per minute, which is a pretty nice burn, and comparable to running at a pace of an 8½-minute mile.”

Plus, there are so many jump rope benefits, including that it:

Helps to get your heart rate up
Engages multiple muscle groups
Builds bone density
Can be done nearly anywhere
Improves balance and coordination
TRY this Crossrope routine: Start with 60 seconds of freestyle jump roping. You can jump with two feet, one foot, alternate, skip, or twist your hips. You can have some fun with this one. Next, put down your rope and do 30 seconds of mountain climbers. Return for 60 seconds of freestyle jump roping. End with 30 seconds in a plank. Rest for 2 minutes and repeat the cycle. Complete 3 rounds.

Calories burned: 272 (for a 150-lb person, at a slow pace for 30 minutes)