Choose Your Cardio Wisely-Jump Rope, Burn Fat, Lose Weight Fast

I enjoy sharing the story of how I made my decision to devote myself to using Jumprope as my chosen cardio workout for a lifetime.  

It was early in my professional dance career (early 70s) and right about the time that Dr. Kenneth Cooper had coined the term "aerobics" and came out with his book on the Aerobic Points System. At the Cooper Institute, he had conducted exercise studies to determine a point value for each commonly known exercise activity that could be performed for a duration of 12 minutes straight. It was his determination that 12 minutes would be the minimum duration to benefit cardiovascular improvement.

At the time, weight loss was not so much a concern, but cardio conditioning for my dance career was. So, I immediately turned to the table of point values to determine what exercise would give me the most cardio "bang for my buck".

You guessed it.

JUMPROPE. 

Not only could I get the most efficient exercise in the least amount of time, but I could also enhance my coordination for dance performance. Not to mention the fun I have had and the money I have made over years of teaching Jumprope techniques and performing my freestyle exhibitions.

A wise choice early on has given me the ability to stick to cardio exercise for the FUN of it. The ability to burn fat and have fun doing it has continued to serve me well. At age 57, I continue to keep lean and enjoy jumping rope and teaching others at my boot camps.

Since I am more motivated by non-linear activities that give me movement creativity, this made Jumprope my best choice. Choose your cardio, wisely and make sure to factor in your personality type and needs. 

Should you prefer to "disassociate" instead of "associate" with the cardio activity, then choose movements that can be put on "autopilot" while you watch TV…like a treadmill or other machine. Either way, you will get the exercise.

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Debra Stefan is the founder and director of "Live-In-Fitness" residential services in the Las Vegas area of Henderson, Nevada for weight-loss guests with 30-90 day programs enabling behavioral change for a fit lifestyle. She is the first to offer a residential fitness and weight loss "Biggest Loser" style program outside of the institutional format.

Debra is a fitness speaker/educator, group fitness instructor, personal trainer, Jumprope coach, and master yoga teacher. She has practiced yoga since age 15, serving 2 years as a full-time resident instructor for the Integral Yoga Institute of Los Angeles at age 18.

A classically trained dancer, Debra performed in the Tropicana Hotel's "Folies Bergere" and MGM Hotel production, "Hallelujah Hollywood" in Las Vegas, Nevada.  She was a top finalist in the Ms. National Fitness premiere competitions 1985–1986, special guest performer in 1987 and NPC National Physique Committee expert judge. 
   
She has been recognized as one of the foremost freestyle females in the USA Jump Rope Federation and served as regional tournament director. For 5 years, she developed and promoted the "Henderson Star Skippers" jump rope team which became nationally ranked at the AAU Junior Olympics and national championships televised on ESPN, as well as community performances and parades.  Attend one of her daily bootcamp workouts and you will receive  training in  jumprope techniques for both jumping and non-jumping maneuvers. Her jump rope training courses have been accredited through the Nevada State Board of Education and offered at the college and postgraduate level for athletes and educators.

Debra has been certified in Personal Fitness Training, Youth Fitness, Senior Fitness, and Golf Fitness. Today she has 37 years of professional involvement in the fitness industry and continues education to stay current with the ever-evolving industry. She is a true veteran fitness professional.