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  • jllipson
    jllipson Posts: 646
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    I have knee problems and am pretty sure I broke a bone in my foot a year ago, so jumping is hard. I tend to bend knees and kind of bounce up and down without actually jumping while doing arm movements - same for the jumprope portion. That or I do the punching, or extra ab crunches. Alternate what you do too.
  • KristenAnn711
    KristenAnn711 Posts: 783
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    Thanks guys, I will try some of those ideas!
  • skinnylizzard
    skinnylizzard Posts: 460 Member
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    We did these in high school. I hate them but they get my heart rate up.

    Mountain Climber: Begin in a pushup position on the hands and toes. Bring the right knee in towards the chest, resting the foot on the floor. Jump up and switch feet in the air, bringing the left foot in and the right foot back. Continue alternating the feet as fast as you safely can for 30-60 seconds.

    Burpee: Begin in a squat position with hands on the floor in front of you. Kick your feet back to a pushup position. Immediately return your feet to the squat position. Leap up as high as possible from the squat position. Repeat, moving as fast as possible.
    Those burpies are KILLER! I can't do very many of them!
  • bordershelly
    bordershelly Posts: 15
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    try squats and walking lunges,you will feel the burn even if your heart rate does not increase that much.......

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