Learn the Ropes
Skipping, running and jumping are really not my favorite ways of getting my cardio done. Yet in order to burn the extra calories and give my metabolism an extra boost, I have to get creative. Rope work is one of the most efficient ways to accelerate your metabolism and gain muscle tone, which is precisely why I’m writing this, to show you the ropes. Plyo-Push Up Begin in plank position with an end of the rope beneath each hand. Grip the rope with the thumb and first two fingers, or wrap your fingers around the top, but do not rest your knuckles under the rope. Lower your chest towards the floor, then dynamically push off, raising and slamming the rope down. Land in a push-up, being careful not to lock out your arms. Return to plank position, then repeat. Do 3 sets of 10 reps, with 30 to 45 seconds of rest in between. 180-Degree Jumps Turn your body to your left so that you’re standing perpendicular to the rope, and hold the ends of the rope together with both hands at your right hip. Squat and do a 180-degree jump,…
