The Key to Weight Loss Everyone Forgets

Anytime we’re approaching a new season, we often reflect on where we are in life and where we want to be.

We might spend a little time thinking about how to bridge the gap between our present and future self, but fear quickly creeps in to make excuses.

Our physical health is no exception.

How to Increase Your Metabolism and Lose Weight Faster Than Ever

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Your metabolism is as unique as a fingerprint. Some people metabolize foods super fast. Other people, it’s a little bit slower. What is metabolism? Your metabolism is essentially your body taking what you’ve eaten, breaking it down and converting it into energy. The faster your body does this, the less likely you are to store … Read more

How to Get in Shape Fast: 7 Simple Steps

If you plan to lose a couple of extra pounds, get in shape, and improve your overall health, the first thing you should pay attention to is your metabolism. If your metabolism is slow, no fad diet will give you the desired result.

Get Fit Like Chris Pratt and Discover a Body from Another Galaxy

When you think of Chris Pratt, you either think of his adorably chubby character from Parks & Rec or his jacked, maverick character from Guardians of the Galaxy. Chris Pratt went through an incredible transformation to become Star-Lord and this workout is an example of how he got there. A marvelous misconception Before donning the … Read more

The Right Way to Do Pushups to Build Muscle and Avoid Injury

The pushup is probably the most popular bodyweight exercise. Even if everyone can’t do very many, everyone knows what it is. We’re gonna show you 5 pushup variations that will help you build muscle and avoid injury. Regular pushup To start off we’re going to cover the regular pushup. This is the basic form people … Read more

The Simple Answer to Why I Can’t Lose Weight

We make some pretty bold claims here at the Jump Rope Dudes when it comes to what’s possible with jumping rope. Lose weight. Burn fat. Get lean. Have fun. Look cool. 🙂 But what if it’s not working for you? Why aren’t you losing weight? You #dothething, but don’t get the results. What’s the deal? … Read more

A 20 Minute HIIT Workout to Get You Fit for Fall

The foundation of most of our jump rope workouts is based on HIIT (high intensity interval training). We love this strategy because HIIT workouts are efficient and effective. HIIT is efficient because it’s a controlled amount of time that lasts between 4 to 20 minutes. And HIIT is effective because it burns fat better than … Read more

Improve Your Grip Strength and Crush Your Fitness Goals

As with most exercise movements your grip strength and form is critical to an injury-free and fun-filled jump rope experience. Just because something looks simple or easy, doesn’t mean it’s not significant. While jumping rope is straight forward, there are some key elements to consider in order to maximize your results and prevent injury. In … Read more