Jump Rope Circuit Workout

Posted on December 21st, 2011 by peanutbutterfingers

Not only do I get so excited when I do a new circuit workout, but I get so pumped to share it with you guys!

Today, after 20 minutes on the elliptical, I hopped off and made up a brand new cardio circuit workout that took me about 30 minutes to complete. It focused on a lot of jump roping and got me super sweaty!

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Let me just say that the 30 seconds of rest between each exercise simply flew by and I felt like I was moving around like a madwoman. It was awesome and a workout you could easily do at home.

I also liked this workout because it was a primarily cardio-focused workout and I didn’t want to do a circuit that worked my arms or legs too much since I just did workouts that focused on strength training on Monday and Tuesday of this week. It was a winner!

Breakfast

We did a pretty good job of going through the eggs in our fridge this week and only have one little guy remaining, but he should be okay through Christmas since eggs take a while to expire.

Today’s morning meal included two fried eggs, served atop a toasted bagel with muenster cheese and raspberry jelly.

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A staple in this house!

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The Violets of March

Guess who finished The Violets of March last night? Yep, it was definitely the kind of book that I just had to get through in two sittings. I have a lot to say about the book – particularly the ending and my thoughts on Esther – and can’t wait for the discussion on January 4.

Time to get to work! Christmas break officially begins for me and Ryan tonight (assuming I am really productive today, that is) and I am stoked!

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70 Responses to “Jump Rope Circuit Workout”

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    shannonmarie (rawdorable), on December 21st, 2011 at 10:01 am Said:

    This looks like a workout that I could do with my 9-year-old son. He loves to jump rope.

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    December 21st, 2011 at 10:03 am

    awww, i LOVE that!!! hope you guys like it if you try it together!

      

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    kathleen @ the daily crumb, on December 21st, 2011 at 10:02 am Said:

    ay yay yay that workout looks intense!! jump rope is some serious business!

    your bagel sammie looks delish as always. we are in florida and i finally spotted some of those alternative bagels at publix yesterday. can’t wait to give them a try!

      

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    Hope, on December 21st, 2011 at 10:02 am Said:

    Your breakfast sandwiches always look so good! I finally have some raspberry preserves in my house. I think I’m going to try making this sometime soon for breakfast :)

      

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    Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife, on December 21st, 2011 at 10:05 am Said:

    I have a lot to say about that book too!! SO good–and intriguing–I finished it in 2 sittings as well. Hah.

    Love me a good workout in the a.m.! My sister is coming to my BodyPUMP class I teach today–so I am stoked!

    And I’ll prob have an egg sandwich after…..just sayin’ ;)

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    December 21st, 2011 at 10:06 am

    without giving away the ending – what did you think about esther? i had SO many unanswered questions with that lady!

      

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    Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife Reply:
    December 21st, 2011 at 10:09 am

    I thought she was really headstrong……and she kind of drove me crazy-but, she has her reasons, I guess. She is the kind of lady who can’t say “no”….. I can’t wait to discuss it all!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    December 21st, 2011 at 10:10 am

    ah! i want to say so many things right now, but don’t want to give away the ending. let’s just say i was frustrated w/ her. :)

      

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    HRCK the Herald, on December 21st, 2011 at 10:06 am Said:

    Yeah, no kidding– that workout looks tough! I go to a class at my gym that has a similar circuit, and I leave absolutely drenched. Great way to start Tuesdays and Thursdays :)

    The only thing is that I worry about my knees a bit with moves like squat jumps.

      

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    Claire @ Live and Love to Eat, on December 21st, 2011 at 10:10 am Said:

    Jump roping always kicks my butt!

      

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    @4loveofcarrots, on December 21st, 2011 at 10:19 am Said:

    This workout sounds awesome!! I have a love hate relationship with burpees, there so good for you but get me everytime

      

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    Party Wrap-Up « blogitness, on December 21st, 2011 at 10:20 am Said:
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    Heather, on December 21st, 2011 at 10:23 am Said:

    HOORAY for Christmas break! I haven’t read the Violets yet, but I may try to pick it up this week and do some extra reading during my TWO four day weekends coming up! [just in time for discussion :) ]

    Your having read it so quickly makes me think I’ll get through it in a jiffy!

      

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    Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
    December 21st, 2011 at 10:24 am

    it’s the perfect weekend read! it’s only like 300 pages and REALLY flies by!

      

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    Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat, on December 21st, 2011 at 10:29 am Said:

    Wow, I can’t believe you finished a book in 2 sittings!!! Great workout too… I’ve been doing toonnnns of skipping lately as well, and designing workouts that I can do over the holidays when I’m in Italy and without gym access! This one sounds like a winner!

      

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    Diana, on December 21st, 2011 at 10:33 am Said:

    I just finished the Violets of March, also! I know what you mean – I couldn’t wait to find out how it turned out!! I wasn’t sleeping until that baby was done!

      

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    Steph @ StephSnacks, on December 21st, 2011 at 10:33 am Said:

    This circuit looks super intense! I’ve never been a big fan of the jump rope, but this looks challenging and I should probably trick my muscles here and there…

      

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    Katy @ A Shot of Life, on December 21st, 2011 at 10:34 am Said:

    I like the looks of that workout! I might have to give that a try today since the rain seems to have put an end to my hopes to run.

    I also finished Violets of March last night! I loved the story, but I also have a lot of unanswered questions. I’d like to see a book written from Bee’s point of view!!

      

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    Jessica @Hermoves, on December 21st, 2011 at 10:37 am Said:

    I love your jump rope workout! I will definitely be giving it a whirl when I’m at my parents house for the holidays without a gym!

      

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    Jillian, on December 21st, 2011 at 10:39 am Said:

    Thanks for making all of your new work outs ‘pinable’. My hammies are still sore from the incline warm up. Looking forward to the jump circuit. Merry Christmas!

      

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    Rebecca @ Naturally Healthy and Gorgeous, on December 21st, 2011 at 10:39 am Said:

    Enjoy your vacation if it starts tonight! It always goes so quickly!

      

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    Sabrina, on December 21st, 2011 at 10:42 am Said:

    I started Violets of March last night. I plan to finish it tonight.

    Have a great day and enjoy your break!

      

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    Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health, on December 21st, 2011 at 10:55 am Said:

    Ahh I can’t wait to finish Violets of March…it has completely sucked me in :) . And that circuit workout looks awesome! I’m going to pin it right now and maybe I’ll try it later this week. I don’t know if I can handle 60 seconds of burpees though haha.

      

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    Gina @ Running to the Kitchen, on December 21st, 2011 at 10:55 am Said:

    So jealous your break starts tonight! I have so much to do still and am working through Friday!

      

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    Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries, on December 21st, 2011 at 11:01 am Said:

    i love the looks of this cardio circuit workout! it’s especially appealing to me because like you said, it can be done at home. i think i’ll plan on this one tomorrow for my cardio workout! i’m curious too, since your half marathon training, do you have a new workout “schedule” in place? or are you just kinda doing what you feel each day?

      

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    cheryl, on December 21st, 2011 at 11:02 am Said:

    i’d search for “bagel” but i’d get a milion hits. on your blog!! what type do you use?

      

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    Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction, on December 21st, 2011 at 11:05 am Said:

    I always forget about jump roping! I use to do it SO much as a kid. It is such a good work out, I need to get back into it! Thanks for the reminder :)

      

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    Amanda, on December 21st, 2011 at 11:05 am Said:

    I deff. teared up and connected very much to Bee and Evelyn’s friendship… ugh love this book!

      

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    Chelsa, on December 21st, 2011 at 11:06 am Said:

    wow that workout looks intense, maybe I will try that this week

      

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    Kaelin, on December 21st, 2011 at 11:16 am Said:

    I love the looks of that workout! I don’t have a gym nearby, and I could definitely do this at home while I am watching TV. Thanks Julie!!

    I downloaded the audio version of The Violets of March to listen on the drive home for Christmas. Can’t wait to get it started this afternoon!

      

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    Jessica @ Running for Bikinis, on December 21st, 2011 at 11:18 am Said:

    You always post the best circuit workouts! I am normally boring and stick to my workout DVDs and my running plan, but I might have to try this! Thank you for posting it :)

      

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    Jamie @ Don't Forget the Cinnamon, on December 21st, 2011 at 11:18 am Said:

    Thanks so much for sharing this! I’m living at home for the next few weeks over winter break and am without a gym membership here so at home workouts are super helpful!

      

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    Anna, on December 21st, 2011 at 11:22 am Said:

    I’m impressed! Jumping rope is such a good cardio workout but I am sooo bad at it!

      

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    Cat @Breakfast to Bed, on December 21st, 2011 at 11:22 am Said:

    Wouldn’t it be hilarious to hear what my downstairs neighbors said if I did this at home?

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    December 21st, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    you’d have some new best friends!

      

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    Rebecca @ Miss Magnolia Munches & Moves, on December 21st, 2011 at 11:45 am Said:

    I love jumping rope! I’m working on double unders right now.

      

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    Lena @ Fit on the Rocks, on December 21st, 2011 at 11:56 am Said:

    Wow that circuit sounds intense! Good to use for those snowy days when I don’t want to leave the house.

      

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    Monica, on December 21st, 2011 at 12:07 pm Said:

    How do you track the thirty seconds? This is intense and I love it!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    December 21st, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    my gym has a million clocks all over the place, so i just look at the second hands! :)

      

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    Jump Rope Circuit Workout | Peanut Butter Fingers | About Workout, on December 21st, 2011 at 12:23 pm Said:
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    Bess @ Bess Be Fit, on December 21st, 2011 at 12:33 pm Said:

    That’s a great workout!! I did something similar last night! in my den!

    PS I’m having a giveaway on my blog that includes a Lulu gift card, please check it out if you’d like!! Have a great day :)

      

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    Briana, on December 21st, 2011 at 12:49 pm Said:

    I’m a littttttle behind and just now starting hunger games which I love so far! And that cardio workout looks awesome; I’m getting tired of my usual ones. I just have one question though. Why do you do 20 minutes of cardio on the elliptical if you knew you were going to be doing a 30 minute cardio circuit? If that’s just what you’re used to that’s great, just makes me feel a bit lame doing one or the other ;) hahah

      

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    Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
    December 21st, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    i almost always do 20 min. of light cardio as a warm up (light being cardio i can do while maintaining a steady conversation) unless i’m going for a run. today i wasn’t sure what i was gonna do for a workout right when i got to the gym (as is the case most days) and just did my usual warm up!

      

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    Brandi @ Faith Fitness and Laughter, on December 21st, 2011 at 1:02 pm Said:

    Looks like a great workout! And a great breakfast to follow..:)

      

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    Jessica, on December 21st, 2011 at 1:13 pm Said:

    I finished it in 12 hours! I couldn’t put it down… Can’t wait for the discussion! :)

      

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    stacey, on December 21st, 2011 at 1:20 pm Said:

    I need a quick and efficient workout tomorrow and friday; this looks like a winner!

      

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    tamsin, on December 21st, 2011 at 1:20 pm Said:

    love your workouts! nice to change things up a bit. just wondering what a skater exercise involves? thanks and love your blog – i find myself reading it all the time!! tam xx

      

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    Khushboo, on December 21st, 2011 at 1:24 pm Said:

    I love jump roping- always reminds me of being a kid! Nice workout!

      

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    Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie, on December 21st, 2011 at 1:51 pm Said:

    So excited for you to start your Christmas break! Enjoy it girly!!

      

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    Allison, on December 21st, 2011 at 2:31 pm Said:

    I’ve done a set of jumping jacks and lunges the past couple of days and danggg, they’re making my legs burn! Doing them reminds me of playing youth sports- we’d always do them as a “warm-up” and now I’m incorporating them into my workout… I feel old :P

      

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    dee, on December 21st, 2011 at 2:35 pm Said:

    I’m glad you’re raving about the violets of march! I’m a tutor, and have been searching for a good book to buy my tutee (she’s in the 10th grade)! She’s into mysteries and all that jazz; so based on some reviews I read online, this book sounds facinating! I’m intrigued and want to pick up a copy for myself NOW..I can’t wait to read and discuss with her!

      

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    Electra @ Vanilla Bean Lean, on December 21st, 2011 at 2:48 pm Said:

    I LOVE circuits and workouts that skyrocket the heart rate and keep the movements intense! Love that you threw in jump roping in between each circuit exercise :-)

      

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    Tina @ Best Body Fitness, on December 21st, 2011 at 3:15 pm Said:

    Okay – I simply must do this someday!

      

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    Kathy, on December 21st, 2011 at 3:43 pm Said:

    The Violets of March. I never heard of it, but you had me intrigued so I googled it. I read the first chapter online, now I must go find it. Sounds really good. I won’t read your review on it until I have a chance to read the book, but, I’m curious if you liked the it? (If you read it in two sittings, I take it you did!)

      

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    Lauren @ What Lauren Likes, on December 21st, 2011 at 4:47 pm Said:

    Woah! fast reader! Glad you liked it :)

      

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    Katie @ Peace Love & Oats, on December 21st, 2011 at 6:31 pm Said:

    I added the book to my christmas list!

      

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    erica, on December 21st, 2011 at 8:46 pm Said:

    wow. that book was that good huh? now i’m definitely going to get it!!

      

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    Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run], on December 22nd, 2011 at 2:59 am Said:

    nice workout — what are skaters?

      

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    Jaclyn, on December 22nd, 2011 at 3:46 am Said:

    Omgosh I can’t believe this!!! I have been following your posts about the Violets of March and how good of a read it is so I just googled/amazon’d it – based on Bainbridge??!! I live on Bainbridge Island!!!! NOw i MUST read it!!!!

      

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    Kari, on December 22nd, 2011 at 5:12 pm Said:

    Love your blog, Julie! I did this jump rope circuit today and it was AWESOME! I worked up quite the sweat! Also, I tried (keyword) to do 100 squats earlier this week. Let’s just say I am still feeling the burn. Holy moly, my boyfriend says it look like my legs are going to give out every time I walk, ha! Thanks for sharing all your great fitness ideas. Happy holidays!

      

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    Melissa R, on December 22nd, 2011 at 11:27 pm Said:

    I know you finished Violets of March, which I haven’t read yet, but just wanted to let you know that the author has a new book coming out next week (or very soon). Just read a interview with her on anther blog.

      

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    Gina, on January 1st, 2012 at 2:10 pm Said:

    I just finished The Violets of March today. I couldn’t put it down and I haven’t felt so engrossed in a book in such a long time, it felt so good! Looking forward to the discussion :)

      

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    Stacey, on January 2nd, 2012 at 2:59 pm Said:

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    Stacey, on January 2nd, 2012 at 3:00 pm Said:

    Loved the book! 2 nd half flew by! Stayed up to midnIght to finish!!! Can’t wait to discuss Wednesday!!!!!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    January 2nd, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    sooo glad you liked it!!

      

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    Our Fake Family | Peanut Butter Fingers, on January 5th, 2012 at 9:13 am Said:
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    Trish, on January 14th, 2012 at 10:27 am Said:

    Hahah Merry Christmas!!
    Let’s see if you can figure out why everyone keeps mentioning Christmas ;)

      

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    Arriving on Amelia Island | Peanut Butter Fingers, on January 14th, 2012 at 5:33 pm Said:
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    Jordan, on January 25th, 2012 at 12:35 am Said:

    So I did the jump rope workout two days ago and my calves still hurt so bad I can hardly walk. I love it!!! I’ll definitely be doing this again as soon as I’m not waddling around like penguin ;)

      

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    Freelance Invoice | Peanut Butter Fingers, on January 25th, 2012 at 9:30 am Said:

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