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JumpSnap - The Ropeless Jump Rope

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A recommendation by SaneAmy

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I've been working out steadily for a while--6 days a week, 30-60 minutes a day. I'm no pro, but I'm no slouch, either. I try to keep things interesting with a variety of workouts-aerobics, strength training, yoga...You name it, I've tried it.

I'd read that jump-roping was one of the best full-body aerobic workouts you could do, but with a small house, and very little inclination to jump rope outside in the cold, a regular jump rope wasn't real practical for me. So, I was thrilled to find the JumpSnap, a "ropeless" jump rope. I recently got one, and woo-wee, this workout definitely packs a punch. Comes with a DVD with an 8 and 12 minute workout routine. I've only tried the 8 minute so far, but I was huffing and puffing 5 minutes in. This is a perfect option for days where I don't have time for a full 30 or 60 minute workout, and easily portable for workouts on the go.

One negative comment I have is that the workouts do not include a warm up or cool down/stretching period, which I find odd. I think everyone would agree that it's not a great idea to jump into an intense workout without warming up, or to just stop without gradually bringing down the heart rate. This can cause injuries and muscle stiffness...make sure to do this on your own if using these DVD's!