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Kim
Is this effective way to get a fat burning workout?
Its too cold to and snowy to run outside and I cant afford a gym membership or a treadmill.
I have tried skipping rope but its to hard and my apartment is too small.
Not really into watching a aerobics tape.
What I could do is jump/run on the spot while watching football TV.
Thanks.  

Answer
Hi Barry-
Running and jumping in place is a great way to burn some calories.  It definitely beats sitting down and watching TV, so keep doing it.  If you have some stairs, use them too.  While you are running and jumping in place, you could make it more challenging by using ankle weights or holding dumbbells in your hands.  If you don't have dumbbells at home, then use water bottles or canned food.

I hope this helps, thanks for the question.

Kim

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Kim Farmer

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I can answer questions related to aerobic conditioning, resistance training, toning up, weight loss, nutrition, and using proper form.

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6 years as a personal trainer and group exercise instructor. Owner of Mile High Fitness, LLC. Corporate fitness and wellness services and in home and online personal training services. Two-time State Open Champion in tennis and author of two books and several published articles. www.milehighfitness.com www.milehighfitness.com/fitnessmatters

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Governor's Council for Physical Activity, IDEA Health And Fitness Organization, Colorado Black Women for Political Action, North Metro Chamber of Commerce, Denver Chamber of Commerce, Northglenn Parks and Recreation Advisory Council

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Primetime for Seniors, Physicalhealthandfitnessarticles.net, ezinearticles.net, African American Voices, Urban Spectrum

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Certified by ACE (American Council on Exercise) and AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America).

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