Leap Into fitness with Aerojump


© Shelly Morgan

Slam on the brakes Spinning! There's a new fitness craze in town and its taking America by storm. Aerojump is becoming the fitness world's fastest growing exercise trend and it's popping up in health clubs everywhere. Created by former pro-boxer Michael Olajide' Jr., Aerojump is being hailed as the toughest new fitness trend in America.

If you haven't heard about it yet, here's the scoop. Aerojump is an intense jump rope workout set to music that makes you move. That's right, jump rope and music together. Jumping rope has slowly skipped its way into step classes and now it's in a class all by itself. Used by professional boxers for athletic conditioning and to enhance sports performance, the rope is now part of an exercise program created for total fitness.

Aerojump is being described as a fast paced, intense workout that tones every single body part. Listen up ladies. This practical yet effective workout is particularly good for the hips, thighs, quads, gluteus, calves, and the often-neglected upper body. According to Olijade, ten minutes' worth burns the same amount of calories as 30 minutes of jumping rope or running. That equals approximately 450 calories every 10 minutes depending on your weight.

Before going to a health club to try Aerojump, you may want to try it out at home. You may even continue the workout at home. Aerojump can be done just about anywhere. All you need is a good jump rope, preferably plastic with a good handle or hard sponge grip, sturdy shoes, cross-trainers are best, and a floor with some good give.

Jumping rope is something most American women grew up doing. With Aerojump the concept is the same, but intensity, speed, and a little rhythm are added to turn a simple jump rope and your body into a fat burning machine. Beginners should start out with 10 minutes every other day for a few weeks and gradually work up to 10 minutes daily. If you feel you're up to the challenge right away, try the full workout and enjoy the benefits almost immediately.

Michael Olajide', Jr., originally from Liverpool, England, is one of America's leading fitness revolutionaries. The former #1 middleweight contender feels that Americans are very conscious of their physical and physiological state. His impact on America led him from his hometown to Vancouver, Canada and then finally the United States. His boxing style is described as graceful and fluid, which was a key factor in helping him land jobs as stunt choreographer and trainer with Spike Lee and countless other directors.

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6.   Jun 11, 2001 12:00 PM
Thanks Raphael! I have tons of information to share! Thanks for the encouragement!

Michelle Burton


-- posted by shellymorgan18


5.   Jun 11, 2001 11:57 AM
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm always happy to hear from those who are eager and willing to try new and different exercises in order to stay fit and healthy!!!

It sounds like the knees are a ...


-- posted by shellymorgan18


4.   Jun 11, 2001 11:36 AM
Hello Jerri!!

Thanks for the warm welcome and I appreciate your comments and questions.

I hope this answers your question.

First, here's a little comparison between jumping rope and running. ...


-- posted by shellymorgan18


3.   Jun 9, 2001 6:18 AM
In response to message posted by jerrib:

It sounds like a great way to work out, but I have to ask the same question as Jerr ...

-- posted by faithfulone


2.   Jun 9, 2001 12:10 AM
I can't wait to see what else is in store- Great topic!

-- posted by RaphaelBlue





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