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Skipping Your Way To Being Fit May Be Safer Than Running

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Skipping isn’t just for kids, running may help you stay in shape but it is linked to damage to the bones and joints, researchers suggest this fun activity is good for adults who wish to exercise and lessen knee pain that is caused by running.  East Carolina University and Appalachian State University researchers observed 30 …

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Whether you call this physical activity skipping or jump rope this exercise is an excellent and fun way to burn calories and stay in shape, especially for people who are not able to get to a gym or get in a workout as often as they would like.   Skipping is a calisthenics exercise done …

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