Hey Que, it's great to see your 'want to'! Have you considered a professional skipping rope for your cardio? Compared to anything else - cheap like borscht and benefits in an amazing anaerobic/aerobic workout, increased bone mass for women and core strengthening ALL AT ONCE! Tough to get started (you'll feel like you're going to DIE . .) but probably the best out there. (Just like squats - hard, hate 'em . . but they work
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