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Four
Simple Cardio Programs
to Burn Fat Super Fast
by Scott
White
Jumping Rope
Jumping rope provides a number of health benefits: not only is it a great
cardiovascular exercise that burns calories and fat, but it also develops good
coordination between the hands and feet, as well as rhythm (muscle
coordination). The greatest thing about jumping rope is that it is very
inexpensive and you can do it almost anywhere.
Jumping rope has been proven to be a very effective method for burning fat. It
has been shown to burn as many as 1,000 calories per hour. Wow — that is some
serious caloric expenditure! Some of the best and leanest athletes swear by it.
Movies often depict professional boxers skipping rope because it develops great
cardiovascular endurance and stamina. It’s no wonder that boxers are some of the
best-conditioned athletes.
Grab a jump rope and try it yourself!
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Stand
erect, but relaxed, when you jump.
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Keep your
knees slightly bent.
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Look
straight ahead, not at your feet.
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Land on the
balls of your feet, not on your heels.
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Keep your
arms fairly still — do not flail.
Start by jumping slowly, building up your speed so you can jump rope more
quickly over time. See how many times you can jump without missing. Try to do
100 skips before you have to stop — then, beat that record the next time. Do 50
super fast jumps, followed by 50 slower jumps.
Jumping rope is great for the whole family. Have even more fun by getting some
friends to play Double-Dutch. Jump rope for 30 minutes, five times a week, and
watch your waistline shrink. Go invest in a jump rope today, and quickly get the
body you want.
Jumping on a Trampoline
Jumping on a trampoline — yes, I said jumping on a trampoline — is a great
workout. It not only develops excellent proprioception (body awareness), but it
also burns a ton of fat and calories. And did you know that the rhythmic
bouncing has a powerful effect on the lymphatic system, which builds a stronger
immune system?
A trampoline provides exercise that are easy on the joints, very low in stress,
and great for the body.
It’s easy to start a trampoline regimen. Buy a mini-trampoline for your living
room and jump while watching your favorite TV show, or bounce to a trampoline
workout video. For tons of family fun, buy a large trampoline for the backyard.
Start jumping on your trampoline for 30 minutes a day and bounce away your
pounds.
Outdoor Sprints
What a workout: go outside and sprint as hard and fast as you possibly can. Once
you feel like you’re going to collapse, stop; walk until you’re no longer
huffing and puffing; then, sprint again. You might call this the “Forrest Gump”
Workout. Repeat as many times as you can, or until you complete a full 30
minutes of sprints and rest- walking.
This is a
very intense workout, so you need a good level of fitness and conditioning
before trying it. Sprint your butt off, walk until you catch your breath, then
do it again. The harder you push yourself, combined with the faster and longer
distance you run, the sooner you will get in shape and the more fat you will
lose.
Outdoor
sprints offer fat loss and a great body at no cost, so push harder than you ever
have pushed before. If this sounds too difficult, consider the payoff. Any
successful athlete will tell you they have put their bodies through this type of
workout challenge.
If you are
in good physical health, a sprint workout is extremely safe — so remember, just
because you might feel like quitting doesn’t mean you have to. In other words,
keep pushing and get your butt in shape — no whining, no complaining; just
results, and a happy, more confident you.
Stadium Stairs
Running up stairs is a great no-cost, outdoor workout available at your local
high school or college stadium. Sprint to the top of the stadium, then walk down
the stairs. Remember, safety first! As soon as you get to the bottom, sprint
back up to the top, and repeat.
This extremely high-intensity cardio program will burn fat quickly and send your
heart rate through the roof. Sprinting stairs is a common exercise for all
levels of athletes, and who among us doesn’t want the lean, muscular shape of an
athlete? So stop complaining about not being able to afford the fancy equipment.
Go to the stairs and run your butt off! You’ll get a tight, firm rear because
you’ll lose that fat from your behind, and everywhere else, as you burn up the
calories running up those stairs.
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