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    Jumping rope?

    Hi!! I too read that one needs good shoes and a softer surface for jumping rope... I probably need new shoes; but, I have a decently soft surface to jump on. The rope I bought was adjustable and I fixed it until the handles came up to my armpits. And I don't know exactly what it is made out...
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    Jumping rope?

    Hi Renee, I think you are right. I did a bit of jumping last night and I don't know how I'm going to work up to doing 30 minutes of it. It's really hard! I also busted a sweat after less than 5 minutes. I wonder if that is also because I am slightly out of shape? Thanks for the music...
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    Jumping rope?

    I definitely know running would be more interesting! But, San Antonio, TX in August is too hot and humid for me to run in. I also have a skin condition to where, if I get too hot, my body erupts with itchy and painful welts. So I would prefer something I could do indoors that's low-cost so...
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    Jumping rope?

    >HOWEVER - if you have ANY dough to spare I'd suggest getting >Cathe workouts rather than focusing on jumping rope. The >brain factor alone will be good for you. Yes, I definitely want to get some of Cathe's workouts!! She's so awesome. I first saw her on FitTV and she was the *only* TV...
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    Jumping rope?

    >They had a Jump Fit Extreme Class at my gym and let me tell >you it was tough! Even the guys in the class were wiped out. > Haha... that's great to hear! :D
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    Jumping rope?

    Yay! I was hoping to hear it was a good cardio workout. :-) Hopefully it won't be *too* rough on my 25 year old joints. Thanks for your insight! Christina ;)
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    Jumping rope?

    Hi Cathe & anyone else who can help out, I was recently laid off from my job and have since gained 6 pounds by sitting at home and looking for jobs on the computer. (A major setback to me, as a year ago I went from a 207 pound 5'2" girl to a 165 much happier girl. I have been struggling to...
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