Jumping Rope isn't Just for Recess

I know many of your probably haven't jumped rope since elementary school at recess, however, it's an extremely beneficial workout. WARNING: Do this workout when your roommate is OUT of the room for 15 minutes.

All you'll need for this workout is
- bare feet/sneackers (no socks...too slippery)
-15 minutes of pump up music-- about 5 songs (optional)
-your basic jump rope

Start with just your standard jump, just swing the rope and jump with both feet as it come to the ground.  Do this for 2 minutes, and then rest for 1 minute. Complete this 5 times 

If you're really up for a challenge, you can do the "High Step". This is basically just an alternate foot jump where you jump with both feet, but just land on one foot with the other foot in a high step (as pictured). You just keep alternating feet just like this. 

Jumping rope is not only great for your heart, but it burns a lot of calories in a healthy way! You burn as much calories running an 8 minute mile as you do jumping rope. This is a great warmup that can substitute running, especially if you don't have the space to run at that moment! Remember to hydrate, as you'll definitely sweat a lot during the workout. Also, if you're running short of breath, it's OKAY to take a break. Keeping a steading breathing pattern throughout the ENTIRE workout is crucial. It sounds silly, but some people, myself included, forget to breathe while working out.