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We are so excited to announce our first inspiring niix woman Janine Delaney. At 49 years old Janine is on a mission to help others realise that being fit is more than just looking good. It’s about being healthy in mind, body and soul. As a psychologist and mother of teenagers Janine is no stranger to juggling a hectic lifestyle while keeping exercise and a healthy lifestyle a key priority. At niix we are always on the hunt for effective, fun workouts that can be done from anywhere. Janine is very much on board with this motive and has provided us with a fantastic q&A to an insight to her lifestyle, diet, exercise routine and much more (head to our instagram niix.fit for the full video!)  Like niix these tips very much focus on the reduction of belly fat, overall strength, fat burning exercise, mental wellbeing and exercise to boost your mood – we can’t wait to give jump rope a try!

5 Reasons to Consider Jumping Rope after the Age of 40 by @Janine_ Delaney

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Jump Rope is one of the most effective overall body workouts for any age level.  It provides a great workout, can be done from anywhere and is a lot of fun.  Why is it then that many people rely on more traditional forms of cardio, like running and biking, and often overlook jumping rope as an alternative?  It may be that are just not informed of the multitude of benefits this typically considered “children’s game” has both physically and mentally, particularly with those over the age of 40.

Let’s take a look:

  1. Best Fat Burning form of Cardio

Did you know jumping rope burns more calories than biking, swimming and even running? Jumping rope can burn up to 700 calories per hour.  As we age, hormonal fluctuations and other factors tend to cause our metabolism to slow down.  Jumping rope is a great way to kick-start your digestive system and get your body to burn more calories throughout the course of the day.  There is not better way to trim down and get lean!

  1. Develops Overall Body Strength

Unlike most forms of cardio, jumping rope not only gets your heart pumping, but it also helps develop muscle strength in your upper body, particularly your shoulders, back and arms.  As we age, we lose muscle.  Jumping rope can help give your muscles back that youthful fullness you’ve been wanting.

  1. Improves Mental Clarity

Because jumping rope requires hand-eye coordination, it puts both sides of your brain to work.    This is one of the main reasons, jumping rope is so popular with boxers.  As we get older, we tend to lose focus and often experience feelings of being overwhelmed.  Jumping rope helps to train our brain into focusing on the present and helps us see things more clearly in all aspects of our day-to-day lives.

  1. Improves our Mood

One of the best benefits of jumping is it’s ability to release natural endorphins that allow us to feel our best.  The feeling can be similar to what we know as a “runner’s high”.  Through the release of these endorphins, our libido, and often sex drive increase, two areas the aging body can need a little push in.

  1. Reduces Belly Fat

Anyone over the age of 40 knows that we slowly start to see fat re-distributing in areas we would prefer it to stay away from.  We often hear the phrase “meno pot” which is an awful name for women who are menopausal and start to see the fat shifting to their abdomen, giving them an egg shape.  Men experience the same, just often distributed in the form of “love handles” Jumping rope is an excellent remedy to avoiding this phenomenon and retaining your more youthful waistline.

As you can see, jumping rope is an excellent choice for any workout routine.  It may take a little time to learn, but once you do, there is no turning back.  In general you will notice some pretty significant results in the first couple of weeks.  Some are even convinced jumping rope is the fountain of youth.  Just ask Janine Delaney, social media’s jump rope queen!