Burn Baby Burn

Basic jumping rope zaps more than 10 calories per minute.

Check Your Form

Before you begin, verify you’ve gotthe basicsright.

Resist the urge to look down at your feet by keeping your eyes forward.

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Also: engage abs.

Pick Your Rope

You’ve got to have the right gear.

Try something heavier, like thisleather rope.

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Finally, ensure you’ve got theright size, then hop to it!

Workout 3: Challenge Yourself

Get even more tonedwe’re talking supermodel-toned.

The moves are challenging, but the pay-off?

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You’ll burn an amazing 200 calories!

Try it over your lunch hour and expect toned shoulders, abs and a booty to die for.

Master Class

Hey, sometimes it takes a little instruction (and maybe some healthy competition?)

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to really make torch cals by jumping rope.

Studios and sports clubs around the country are starting to incorporate this powerful fat burner intoclub classes.

Can you say bikini body?

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