If you're ready for an exercise change, here is a trio of ideas.
1) Jump Rope. Before you complain that you're too old to chant nursery rhymes (not to mention too tall to use a jump rope designed for a seven-year-old!), check out some of the made-for-adults, heavy-duty jump ropes available now in fitness stores and on the Internet. Many are accompanied by exercise videos that show just how to power up your workout by incorporating a jump rope for a variety of moves.
The "ultimate jump rope workout", the Aerojump
exercise video, can be adapted for all levels of
exercisers. It's also available on audio and an
adjustable jump rope can be purchased from the site as
well. Aerojump was created by Michael Olajide Jr.,
creator of the Aerobox and related fitness programs.
His lively workout takes you through a variety of
movements that range from intense cardio to muscular.
Visit the Web site at http://www.goaero.com/ or
email goaero@aol.com
2) Fine-tune your sense of balance. Recruit a child for a game of hopscotch. Or try one of the new gizmos designed to help you improve your balance.
For example, Fitter International, Inc., offers a variety of devices that you can use for this purpose. My friends, who ski and/or snowboard tested one of the "wobble" boards with me, fell in love with the way it helped them to master their balance.
"I have to get one -- I can see that it will strengthen my ankles, too!" said snowboarding-addicted Rebecca.
The boards can even be used for sitting, kneeling,
push-ups, and more.
For details, visit
http://www.fitter1.com/
3) Skip. Remember the joy you felt as a child as you skipped along the sidewalk on a sunny day? Well, guess what? That joyous motion just happens to be a great way to exercise.
And it's not a secret anymore. There are now organized
skipping groups in a number of areas with events such
as skipping fundraisers scheduled.
For information about skipping groups and more, visit:
http://www.iskip.com
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