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alkama27.blogspot.com What is the difference between skipping and jumping rope? Skipping rope seems to be used the same way however. Jump Rope is simply the term used in America and some other parts of the world used for the actual rope you jump when you are skipping . The term is now used to describe the activity as well. So particularly in the states you might jump rope using a jump rope! . What is the purpose of skipping rope? Skipping is a full body workout which uses your abdominals to stabilise the body, legs for jumping, shoulders and arms for turning the rope.. Skipping "improves coordination, stamina and focus,"  How many types of skipping rope are there? There are multiple subsets of skipping/jump rope, including single freestyle, single speed, pairs, three-person speed (Double Dutch), and three-person freestyle (Double Dutch freestyle). Is it OK to jump rope everyday? You can jump rope every day. However, how much you jump each day depends on your skill level, cond...

11 FACTS ABOUT FITNESS... Welcome to Alkama27.blogspot.com .The 11 facts you want are below, Let's Start,   The human body has 650 muscles. The only exercise you should hold your breath for is underwater swimming. The heart is the strongest muscle in the body. Nearly 50% of all young people ages 12-21 are not vigorously active on a daily basis. For every pound of muscle gained, the body burns 50 extra calories every day. Only 13% of men are physically fit. More than 30% of children ages 6 to 11 are overweight, and over 15% are obese. On average, a person walks 70,000 miles in their lifetime. Roughly 4,000 children and teenagers begin smoking every day. Exercise makes you feel more energized because it releases endorphins into the blood. Movement in exercise helps relieve stress by producing a relaxation response which serves as a position distraction.

Fitness Focus Components of Health Related Fitness ....... There are five areas of health related fitness. They are heart and lung endurance or cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition .  Heart and lung endurance or cardiovascular endurance is the ability to exercise the entire body for long periods of time. It requires a strong heart, healthy lungs, and clear blood vessels to supply the body with oxygen. Activities to improve fitness in this area include running, swimming and aerobic dance. A person must do the activity continuously for a minimum of 20 minutes within their target heart rate zone. Endurance/cardiovascular activity should be done a minimum of 3 days per week. Every other day is preferable. The mile or the pacer will measure fitness testing in this area. Muscular Strength is the amount of force you can put forth with your muscles. It is often measured by how much weight you can lift. People with strength hav...

14 Motivational Fitness Quotes To Inspire You Every Time You Work Out Sometimes, no matter how important your goals are to you, it's a struggle to bring your best effort to your gym session (or work up the motivation to make it happen at all). But whether you're trying to  lose weight ,  train for a race , keep your stress in check, or any of the other  worthwhile reasons  to make fitness a part of your life,  staying consistent  is key, even when you really, really, really don't feel like it. When you're struggling to remember why it's worth all the effort, these 14 fitness quotes will give you the push you need. Consider these gems of fitness inspiration the antidote to your temporarily unenthusiastic fitness 'tude—or save them for any time you need a little extra boost to get you moving, mind, body, and soul. Graphic by Valerie Fischel 1 Remember who you're doing it for. It's Your Workout, Your Time, Your Body, Own It. Graphic by Valerie Fischel 2 B...