Cardio Exercises: Burn Fat and Increase Stamina at Home

High-intensity cardio circuits and stationary bike routines are highly effective for blasting belly fat and increasing cardiovascular stamina. Discover home-based cardio options for men that don't involve running and learn how to manage exercise when sick.

Calories Burned in a Jump Rope Workout

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jennifer Williams

Jumping rope is part of training programs for Olympic wrestlers, boxers and other athletes. Trimming off pounds is just one of the benefits of jumping rope.

Jennifer Williams has been writing as a freelancer for local newspapers since 1999. Her work now appears on various websites. She did a five-year orthopaedic surgery residency, followed by a one-year sports medicine fellowship and has been a team physician for NCAA Division I universities and high school teams. As a former collegiate athlete, Williams continues competition at the masters level.