I know you already know this, but if you want to lose body fat and see results it is important to burn more calories than you’re taking in. One way is through exercise, but do you know which form of cardio is the most efficient for burning fat and calories?
First things to keep in mind is that you shouldn’t rely on aerobic workouts (cardio) to give all the results you want. Weight training is vital when it comes to increasing your metabolism for days post workouts, for toning your muscles and helping to give faster and more consistent results than cardio workouts.
Running is the most common form, then there are the ellipticals, stair steppers, swimming and so on. But here’s one you might not have thought of and it can burn twice the calories in half the time than the things mentioned above:
Jump Roping
It’s not just for kids and boxers! Jumping rope burns massive calories and depending on your weight and the intensity that you can jump you have the potential to burn upwards of 200 calories in ten minutes!
Intervals are ideal for jump roping because it burns even more calories and allows you to go for a great time. For 30-60 seconds to all out as hard as you can jump and then rest for a minute or two. Repeat the intervals for a total of 20-25 minutes. By time you’ve finished you will see the difference between the rope and the running. The extra bonus with intervals is that you will burn more calories and more body fat than you though possible for amazing results.
Also try it for an active rest. Next time you are letting your muscles rest during your workout, grab a jump rope and go at a moderate pace for the length of your rest period. The muscles you were targeting will still recover a bit but you’re not wasting time when you could be burn calories.
Jump roping is a great piece of a fat burning workout, just remember that cardio is only one piece and for bigger and better results, strength training is crucial too.
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