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Three Prehistoric Exercise Tools That Are Not Only Effective, But Fun!
3 Prehistoric Tools for Today's Workout - Pleasant & Exciting Tools for Exercise
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Serious about losing weight but just can't get with a fun weight loss program? Then quit exercising those choppers and pull out these three ancient weight loss tools which will etch a lot of fun into your diet!
JUMP ROPE
Kick off those high-heels. Also, remove all heavy gold chains from your neck and coins from your pant's pockets.
Next, you'll want to do a few stretching and breathing exercises so as you don't blast off into hyper-ventilation mode once the jumping begins. And we all know how to do these pre-warm-up things. If not, check out a rousting Richard Simmons video before proceeding.
Warning: Beware of sweat-stained box, compliments of previous user.
Clef Note: You may skip the warm-up by searching for that lost jump rope. That's bound to work up a good sweat.
Now that we've warmed up - in one way or another, begin your pre-jump by grasping both handles of the jump rope - one in each hand. Good! Next, swing the rope over your back so that it rests on the heel-area of your tootsies.
Ready? Set? Jump! Swing rope in BIG swing over your head. Jump. Swing. Jump. Swing. Pant. Jump. Swing. Jump. Heavy pant.
Continue until on of the following occurs:
1. Front of T-shirt is full of slobber.
2. You are tired.
Do NOT overwork those muscles or you will be very sore come morning.
SKATES
Youngsters, you'll want to pull out your roller blades and dust them off. Baby-Boomers & Oldsters, you'll want to pull out your metal four-wheeling skates and find that lost skate key. Be sure and de-rust your skates before venturing out. Take care not to inhale any harmful fumes from the 'de-ruster' formula...
Next, strap on a safety helmet, safety goggles and some arm and knee pads. If you are at times fondly called "O Clumsy One" by friends, family and co-workers, then you'll also need to strap on a butt-buster pad for added protection.
Next, locate a sparsely populated area - a desolate area. Important Note: Be certain to have a buddy stationed in a tree or other 'out of harm's way places' in the event that you require emergency flight care after an expected fall.
Put on your skates. Next, grab onto something strong and pull yourself to your feet. Do NOT use your child.
Steady....steady....steady. Good! Whoops! Bandaid. Let's try again. And again... Whoops! And again...
Now that the sun is high in the sky and we are finally steady, put one foot in front of the other - sliding it on the pavement as you go. NO! Don't slide your face on the pavement! Let's try again. Steady....steady....whoops. Big Bandaid. Unguentine. Okay. One more time....
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PEDOMETER
Although the pedometer isn't exactly an ancient tool, it's been around for a few years - perhaps as early as the days of Kane & the wonderful old series, Kung Fu. Kane certainly looked healthy and they didn't call him Grasshopper for nothing. Yes, perhaps a pedometer was partially responsible for that.
A pedometer will help you monitor your Personal Foot Traffic throughout the day. The best thing about a pedometer is that there is very little preparation time involved! Nothing to insert in your body, and nothing to remember throughout the day. This is a simple, humble, and effective diet/weight loss tool.
Set your stride as directed in your mini-pedometer manual. Next, simply strap it on as you would a pair of sunglasses, only on your waistline area.
Note: You may choose to conceal your Weapon of Massive Weight Loss Destruction (i.e. Pedometer). Do so by thinking smartly and placing it in an ingeniously concealed unsweaty area. OR, you may choose to flash it about. Most people assume that you are taking a medical test or that you have a pager. However you choose to wear your pedometer, wear it with confidence. You are the man! Or - the woman, whatever is applicable.
Next, proceed along your day as NORMAL. At the end of the day, or throughout the day, check to see how far that you have walked.
Target a specific distance that you'd like to set as a daily goal. For example, you might wish to walk 1 extra mile per day in order to assist in your weight loss success. So at the end of your 'NORMAL WALK DAY' simply tack one mile onto that and aim for that distance in the future.
You'll find that it's very easy to get in that extra mile!
IN SUMMARY
Total fitness involves a bit more than 'just moving about'. Often times, you may hear The Medical World preaching about the benefits of aerobic exercise.
In simple terms, what you want to do is to get your heart rate up - which among other things - strengthens the heart, the lungs, and muscles. And those new muscles will burn more calories than that old fat.
One way to accomplish getting the heart rate up, is a solid 10 - 15 minute walk. Do this 3 - 4 times a week and you'll do your body good - just like milk does!
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