All we cared about was having fun.

In fact, jumping rope is one of his favorite exercises to incorporate.

I even see jump roping classes popping up."

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Reed is right, if celebrity fans likeKaty Perryare any indicator and classes like Aerojump at NYC’s Aerospace.

If you’retraveling, you could throw the rope in your suitcase.

That gives you a bunch of different agility drills that can translate into improved performance in almost any sport.

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Then, the lower body is working during the jumps themselves.

Yourabshave to fire and be part of the movement as well.

That way, it becomes like interval training.

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Squat Jumps

So, what is a jump squat?

Well, it’s aPlyometricexercise (a.k.a.

Your body must rely on itself to create all the torque and power.

These days, personal trainers often integrate such sequences into their workouts, especially for athletes.

Marco Reed is no exception.

Deceleration:The squat jump is deceleration training.

Strength:These types of exercises build amazing muscles in your core and lower body.

Cycle through those 3-4 times.

According to Jeff Platt, trampoline fitness is at least 70-years-old.

But it’s recently re-surged as a widespread trend, attracting the likes ofRihannaandBrooke Burke.

As he explains, “People get tremendous fitness benefits from playing.

We have another 20 locations set to open next year because trampoline fitness is growing in popularity.

We’re taking it to the next level.”

After 30-minutes on a trampoline, many people are dripping sweat.

That can also happen on a home trampoline!

It’s a tremendous leg and core workout.

You’re on an uneven surface, so you’re using stabilizing muscles in your lower back and core.

You’re not going to feel that jarring sensation in your joints.

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