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The Jump Rope
Scott Thomas / Getty ImagesWant to add some cardiovascular exercise or interval training to your home workout routine? If you have a small budget and not much space, you can't do better than a jump rope.
After you master the basics, jumping rope can boost cardiovascular fitness, improve balance and agility, increase muscular strength and endurance, all while it burns lots of calories.
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