I’ve often thought a jumprope would be a handy (and cheap) piece of cardio equipment to keep at home for those rainy days when you don’t want to run outside and it’s too much of a hassle to go to the gym. Alas, I’m not blessed with high ceilings, so I always figured a jumprope would be impractical–I’d have to go outside to use it. But little did I know there was such thing as a “ropeless jumprope.”
The JumpSnap Ropeless Jump Rope lets you get a workout without worrying about hitting ceilings, winging lamps, or maiming passing pets. It comes with DVD workouts and hand weights to make the jumping a little more fun, and perhaps the best feature is the digital calorie counter built into the handles. That way if you eat 180 calories worth of Oreos you’ll know exactly when you’ve jumped them off.
The gadget also comes with a travel bag, so you can take it along on the road. I’m sure it’s a lot easier to fold up and tuck into a suitcase than a treadmill!
Available in pink or blue, the JumpSnap is less than $50 at Amazon:
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