According to the UC Berkeley Wellness Newsletter, jumping rope builds cardiovascular endurance, improves coordination, speed and agility, and boosts your metabolic rate. It burns about 720 calories/hour and puts less stress on knees when you jump only 1"-2" off the ground.
BichiBalls from Urban Aerobics
BichiBalls are a quick, easy, inexpensive, and FUN way to get aerobic exercise. Working out with BichiBalls for just ten minutes is equal to a one-mile run.
Designed to be used in the privacy of your living room, dorm, office, or hotel room when you're on the road, BichiBalls simulate jumping rope. But, they are much easier to use.
How so? With BichiBalls, you can 'skip the rope' so there's no tripping or breaking your rhythm. The result, you get a sustained cardio workout that should satisfy anyone's aerobic requirements.
BichiBalls were designed with flexibility in mind. You can use them to enhance your current workout routine. Or, you can develop a cardio regimen around BichiBalls.
Features
With BichiBalls, you work out at your convenience. Bichi balls are perfect for people with busy schedules. And, these days, we're all busy.
- Save money on gym membership and travel costs.
- Save time and stay home, working out in short 10 minute blasts 2 or 3 times a day.
- Avoid bad weather with an enjoyable and, indeed, relaxing way to work out at home.
- Improves energy, strength, stamina, flexibility, breathing, balance and the mind.
- Prevent osteoporosis with BichiBalls because they improve strength and flexibility.
- Anyone can do it, anywhere, any time.
To create a complete work out regimen, you can combine a BichiBall aerobic routine with core strengthening exercises, stretching, yoga, or pilates.