Best Exercises For Dealing With A Weight Loss Plateau

Jump Rope

What may seem like a cheap and childish way to entertain yourself with some friends is actually an effective plateau-breaking tool. As a relatively cheap and extremely portable piece of exercise equipment, a jump rope session can give you the burn of an eight-minute mile in just fifteen or twenty minutes. Why? The motions needed to manage this exercise are surprisingly complex, especially if you haven’t done it since childhood. Jumping isn’t something most adults do, and it requires more muscle work than running a step. It also helps tone both the upper and lower body, improves balance, and forces you to work on your coordination. Make sure you’re fit before you start, though, as repeated jumping can put a lot of stress on the knees and ankles. Don’t be afraid to work in other exercises, either; it’s hard to do it more than a few minutes at a time. Alternating jump rope with marching in place, jogging, or calisthenics will keep your heart rate up and your muscles engaged.

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