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10 Tips to a Healthier You

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Ten Tips to a Healthier You

By Sharan

 

  1. Start NOW, what are you waiting for?!drinkmorewater
  2. Drink WATER, not only does it aid in digestion, flush toxins out of the body, and keep the body from retaining water, it also suppresses your appetite.
  3. MOVE around, sweat, and make time for your fitness!
  4. Have FUN and stay POSITIVE, don’t let a bad day turn into a bad week, or a bad week turn into a bad month
  5. Eat BREAKFAST so that you can kickstart your metabolism for the day, make healthy choices throughout the day, and concentrate better.veggies
  6. Eat more VEGETABLES, they contain lots of fiber, and fiber is the only component in food that makes a person feel full without contributing too many calories.
  7. PLAN and PREPARE meals in advance so that you make healthy choices for food.
  8. Set GOALS and REWARD yourself for achieving those goals!
  9. WEIGH yourself weekly so you can track your progress and see if your plan is working.
  10. Exercise with friends and family for SUPPORT.

 

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Love Your Heart: Jump Rope Today!

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I’m sure everyone remembers jumping rope when they were children!  It was one of those activities that you could do alone or with a group of friends.

Basic RGBJumping rope is one of the best aerobic exercises.  It is a great cardiovascular workout which can quickly raise your heart rate.  Jumping rope is a great way to burn calories and is lower impact than running.

Not only is jumping rope an awesome lower body workout, it also works the upper body muscles.  When jumping rope, the abs and core are engaged and working along with the shoulders, arms, wrists and hands.  The main muscles working in the lower body are the two calf muscles, the gastrocnemius and soleus.  The quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes are also engaged while jumping rope.

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regular jump rope -

  1. keeping the rope behind you
  2. hold the handles at about 45 degrees and keep your elbows at your waist
  3. use your hands and wrists to bring the rope over your head
  4. jump as the rope comes down near your feet pushing off with the balls of your feet on your tiptoes

single legged  -

  1. follow steps 1, 2, and 3 from ‘regular jump rope’
  2. standing on one leg, jump as the rope comes down near your foot

alternate foot  -

  1. follow steps 1, 2, and 3 from ‘regular jump rope’
  2. as you bring the rope around the front, alternate feet, tapping one toe and the other to the ground

“double under”  -

  1. follow steps 1, 2, and 3 from ‘regular jump rope’
  2. by jumping a little higher, quickly swing the rope around your feet twice before standing on the ground

jog in place/butt kickers -

  1. follow steps 1, 2, and 3 from ‘regular jump rope’
  2. alternate the foot that you are jumping on by bringing one foot back to touch your buttocks, while the other foot jumps over the rope

knee lifts  -

  1. follow steps 1, 2, and 3 from ‘regular jump rope’
  2. alternate the foot that you are jumping on by bringing one knee up, while the other foot jumps over the rope

Once you practiced these simple variations, increase the time that you are jumping or  try out a weighted jump rope!  This childhood game will become a wicked workout!

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