Jumping rope is an excellent exercise to improve your speed, agility, and burn a ton of calories, but sometimes it can get really, really BORING! I try to incorporate several different variations when I jump rope to make my cardio workouts much more fun and engaging.
Here’s a video demonstration of me doing some basic jump rope tricks, with more detailed descriptions below. If you need a primer on jumping rope and want to see a video of a guy doing CRAZY jump rope tricks (you have to see it to believe it), check out my article: Learn How to Jump Rope Like a Pro.
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While I’m fitness nut, there are times I really don’t want to work out, even though I should. Let’s face it, after a long day at work, sitting on the couch watching TV, or surfing the Net can sound A LOT more appealing than slaving away in a crowded gym. Working out in the mornings, while very beneficial is often not an option.
So how the heck do you get motivated after a long day at work to exercise if you’re not a fitness nut and sometimes you HATE the thought of exercising? Well that’s a good question my friend and one that I think about often.
If you seriously don’t like working out, or need a mindset shift, check out my 7 Ways to Increase Your Motivation to Exercise. If you know you need to workout, but sometimes lack the motivation, then try putting these 5 simple tricks into action that can make a BIG difference:
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The jump rope can be a great cardio exercise if you know how to jump rope properly. Not only does jumping rope help you burn a ton of calories and improve your speed and quickness, it’s also cheap and you can do it just about anywhere.
Below I have 7 tips to ensure you learn how to jump rope like a pro, and I also have a CRAZY Youtube video of the “Best Jump Roper in the World” doing jump rope tricks. But first, here’s a quick video demonstration by yours truly:
Learn How to Jump Rope: Video Demonstration
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If you remember my Efficient Strength Training 101 article series, you know that I’m a HUGE fan of strength training to get in better shape in less time. NY1 did a feature titled “Strength Training Can Help You Shed Pounds” for busy New Yorkers looking to get leaner, healthier bodies in less time and with less hassle. It aired 6x on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 and I’m waiting on getting the clip so I can embed it in this post.
For now, here’s a link to the clip on NY1′s website: BuiltLean.com on NY1 and I have a some screenshots, which add some color below.
Screenshot #1: Me Talking About Strength Training
It’s surreal that’s actually me on TV with my BuiltLean.com shirt I bought a week before. We did at least 20 minutes of filming, which was condensed into only 2 minutes.
I’ve discussed 5 Ways to Measure Your Body Fat Percentage and the Ideal Body Weight Formula, but what is your ideal body fat percentage? What is a healthy, realistic body fat percentage to shoot for so you can have that lean, toned body you desire?
While there is some debate as to what constitutes a “healthy” body fat range, I have below 2 different types of body fat percentage charts, which I will walk you through along with some insights into how to read each chart.
Ideal Body Fat Percentage Chart #1: American Council on Exercise
The chart below from the American Council on Exercise (ACE) is one of the most commonly used body fat charts. As you can see, women have a higher body fat percentage relative to men for a given level. Women have more fat because of physiological differences such as hormones, breasts, and sexual organs. In addition, women need a higher amount of body fat for ovulation.
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In my Strengthen Your Abs: 5 Great Abs Exercises video, some of you wanted me to discuss V-ups in more depth. So I have below 3 variations you can use depending on your fitness level. V-ups are a great exercise because they hit the entire rectus abdominus (six pack muscle) that extends from your pelvic region to your sternum.
Overall, this is a more advanced exercise that you should NOT attempt if you have any lower back issues, or experience any low back pain as you complete the exercise. I have video along with 5 tips to ensure you use excellent form every repetition.