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According to the brilliant team at Vital Juice Daily,  your new fitness routine can be as simple as a little time and a jump rope.

This beloved childhood pastime deserves some major props, as it burns 200 calories in 15 minutes and travels a whole lot better than most other gym equipment we’ve come across. 

Keep a jump rope in your car or in your gym bag for spontaneous bursts of fitness.

 Follow personal trainer Lacey Stone’s tips before jumping in:

Avoid concrete or hard tiles. Instead, try to jump on wood floors, rubber tiles or thin carpet.

Warm up with 5-10 minutes of light activity and gentle stretching. When jumping, land on the balls of your feet so calves and shins absorb the impact.

Start by alternating brief periods of jumping with resting moves, such as swinging the rope alongside your body without jumping. Over time, do fewer resting moves and more jumping — your goal is to jump continuously for at least 15 minutes.

Be sure your rope is right for you. When you step in the center, the handles should just reach your armpits. Lacey recommends choosing a rope that you feel confident with — and for added calorie counting, try the electronic (and rope-less) JumpSnap.