If you only have a few minutes to exercise and you want to engage in a cardio and strength exercise at the same time…then grab a jump rope and hop to it! You’ll burn about 10 calories per minute, more or less, and activate your major joints (shoulders, wrists, knees and ankles) while incurring the benefits of strength, balance and coordination during your next jump rope session. Check out this Web-MD link for safety tips and technique: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/skipping-rope-doesnt-skip-workout