Let s start with the good stuff about jumping rope. You can burn more calories per minute than most cardio exercises combined. For example 10 minutes of jumping rope equals 30 minutes of jogging and it burns 135 calories. Jumping rope increases agility, balance, coordination and endurance all at the same time. It is a great activity to fight heart disease, obesity, type II diabetes and osteoporosis. It is very inexpensive, very portable and you can do it pretty much anywhere.

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What is whole body vibration? Whole body vibration (WBV) training is done on a platform that sends 30-50 vibrations per second through your muscles. It does this through reflexes that contract your muscles subconsciously, without your control. It can reduce pain, increase muscle strength, bone density, and flexibility, as well as increase your mobility and postural control.

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More and more insurance companies are offering discounts on health and fitness club memberships in the Dallas and Houston areas and throughout Texas, so it may be a good time to join a health club to stay in shape and continue to improve upon your overall health. But be careful. If your health club cuts corners when it comes to safety, sanitation and staff training, you may actually be jeopardizing your health by working out there. Now that you know that you should keep your eyes open, here s what you should expect from a health club:

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