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Patty Inglish, MS profile image83

Ancient Art of Double Dutch

Double Dutch comprises a history that spans thousands of years, from China and Africa to New York City. A major fast food chain and three incredible men brought the game into the 21st century as an international phenomenon and a full blown sports craze with a reality show in Japan.

9 comments    sports videos exercise
Jumping with JumpSnap - Rope-less Juming Rope80

Skip with a rope-less Jump rope - JumpSnap: Burn 600 calories in 30 minute!

Easiest exercises to lose or maintain weight are walking and skipping. Skipping has many advantages over walking. Skipping can be done at home at anytime when you are free and gives relatively more exercise...

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Chinese Jump Rope

Today, children all over the world play versions of Chinese Jump Rope. The game has been traced back to being played by children in 7th century China. The Chinese New Year and other traditional festivals...

1 comment    children games history
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How to Work Off That Donut!

You ate the donut anyway. After reading all the healthy eating advice on HubPages, you still ate the donut. Fortunately, now you can find the calorie count of donuts, or anything else in a fast food joint, by...

10 comments    yoga exercises dancing
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Exercise Motivation Improved with Electronic Gadgets

What is the best way to get in shape? I do not know for sure - except that it has to be a routine and it has to be a routine that you will stick with. Without constant maintenance there will be no improvement....

2 comments    technology children friends
HeyJude2 profile image70

Jump Rope Workout to Lose Belly Fat

Almost 30% of Americans are classified as obese! Many with this classification carry their excess weight in their belly -- which is the most unhealthy place of all to carry fat. It is a heart attack waiting...

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Speed jump ropes for agility training72

Jumping Rope: How To Increase Endurance, Speed and Agility

Speed jump ropes for agility training Jump rope workout is very effective in sports that require speed, agility and endurance. Early on my boxing training, I skipped jump rope training. That was a mistake....

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Veronica Allen profile image69

Six Quick And Effective Excercise Activities To Get (And Keep) Even The Busiest Moms In Shape.

After giving birth to my second child, I quickly settled into a "mommy rut". My life consisted of cooking and cleaning, homeschooling my two children, running errands, and trying to be the best mother and...

4 comments    health exercise walking
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Jumping Rope It's Not Just For Kids

I remember how much I loved to jump rope as a kid, I always strived to do double-dutch but did not get very good at it, and regardless jump roping was still incredibly fun. I recently rediscovered the...

4 comments    health family how to
Jump Rope - Get Fit!69

Jump Rope Workout -- It's not for Sissies!

When most people think about jumping rope, they think of it as child's play. It was something you did on the playground when you were a child and most of us gave it up in about fourth or fifth grade. If you...

3 comments    lose belly fat jump rope workout
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