Jump Rope (jump rope optional)

Jump rope is an excellent exercise for overall toning, as well as being a great cardiovascular workout. If you don’t have a jump rope, you can still do the exercise just by mimicking the movements, as you can see in our demo.

The Work-Out: As a warm-up, jump rope for 5 minutes. As a cardiovascular workout, increase length to 20-30 minutes .

Make sure to: Jump and land on the balls of your feet, not the heels – this will lessen the strain on your knees and joints and can prevent injury or strain. Perform this workout on a flat but soft surface, such as a wood or carpet floor – do not use concrete, tile or other hard surfaces.