#jumprope

Dec 16, 2017
3 min

5 Benefits of Compression Clothing

What is compression clothing? Compression clothing is a term for skin-tight clothing worn by athletes. Unlike the skin-tight clothing worn for fashion, compression clothing is designed to enhance athletic performance and recovery. The Top 5 Benefits 1. Increased Blood Flow This style of clothing isn’t just something made up by fitness gurus to sell more product. It’s actually used as a form of treatment for people with poor circulation. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a ci

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After New Years Sweat Fest (Come Jump Rope With Me)

Bernadette Henry

Dec 12, 2017
1 min

After New Years Sweat Fest (Come Jump Rope With Me)

Here we GO Brooklyn!! Come and SWEAT with US Milk River on January 6th, 2018 from 11am -2pm! Click the photo to learn more and get your ticket! •11 featured trainers giving you the BEST workout in Brooklyn •Live DJ, Food, Fit Desserts, Fresh Pressed Juice, Fit Apparel, and MORE! • Soca Fitness • Tabura Fitness • Q-Fitness Aerobics • Box Aerobics • Make It Fun Rope Aerobics • Soca Twerk Fitness • Zumba • Soca AFRO-bics, and much more! High Impact • Low Impact • Dance • and eve

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Bernadette Henry

Dec 11, 2017
1 min

Bernadette Henry Features On MadameNoir.Com

Recently I had the awesome pleasure of being interviewed by Victoria Uwumarogie, writer at Madame Noir which is a sophisticated lifestyle publication that gives African-American women the latest in fashion trends, black entertainment news, parenting tips and beauty secrets that are specifically for black women. Click the photo to read the article on Madame Noire Here is a snippet: She trained with middleweight boxers like Michael Olajide, Jr. and the late Stephan Johnson. S

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How To Find The Energy To Workout When You're Tired

Natalie Patterson

Dec 9, 2017
3 min

How To Find The Energy To Workout When You're Tired

We all have bad days, mood swings, times when even the the tallest coffee and the best attempt to rally can’t seem to kick that feeling of exhaustion. If you are sick it’s definitely important to rest, but usually we know in our hearts when we’re lying to ourselves to get out of hitting the gym. The good news is that we’ve outlined the top ways to find the energy to workout when you’re tired. Nine times out of ten, you’ll feel a little better as soon as you get started and a

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Bernadette Henry

Nov 24, 2017
1 min

Podcast: E08 How To Size Your Jump Rope

Play Podcast Subscribe: Apple Podcasts - Google Play - Overcast Podcast - Player FM Episode E07 – Bernadette Henry discusses the importance of jumping with the right size rope. There are 3 standard sizes for jumping rope. The size that you choose depends on your goals for the session. Do you prefer to read and see a video tutorial, Check out our blog HERE. Thanks for listening. Please be sure to share and leave a comment below and/or rate the podcast. Until next time Team Ma

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The Benefits Of Jumping With Weighted Jump Ropes

Natalie Patterson

Nov 24, 2017
3 min

The Benefits Of Jumping With Weighted Jump Ropes

Jump rope design has come a long way since jump ropes were reportedly first used in Egypt around 1600 AD. Today, athletes can choose from a wide variety of jump rope options to suit their favorite type of training. One of our favorite innovations is the heavy rope. This design offers a great way to build upper body muscle and burn extra calories. We recommend using a rope that is consistently weighted for the entire length. A simple rope attached to weighted handles unfortuna

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Bernadette Henry

Nov 23, 2017
1 min

Podcast : E07 How To Start Jumping Rope

Play Podcast Subscribe: Apple Podcasts - Google Play - Overcast Podcast - Player FM Episode E07 – Bernadette Henry discusses the benefits of jump rope. She also discusses what you need to know before you jump rope and provides you with a 4 week jump rope workout for beginners. Do you prefer to read and see a video tutorial, Check out our blog HERE Thanks for listening. Please be sure to share and leave a comment below and/or rate the podcast. Until next time, Team Make It Fu

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Bernadette Henry

Nov 20, 2017
1 min

Run & Row 2017

My children and I had a great time attending the Run Row NY event at the Fort Washington Avenue Armory . Today's event was to raise funds for the Armory College Prep Foundation (Their Goal: A Low Debt, College Degree for every Armory College Prep Student). My babies and I will definitely participate next year. This year we were spectators. My youngest child will be 2 years old and better managed, I think :) Ajani and Yaron did receive a rowing lesson which taught them the pr

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Podcast : E06 How To Jump Rope Without Hurting Your Knees

Bernadette Henry

Nov 13, 2017
1 min

Podcast : E06 How To Jump Rope Without Hurting Your Knees

Play Podcast Subscribe: Apple Podcasts - Google Play - Overcast Podcast - Player FM Episode E04 – Bernadette Henry discusses how to jump safely without putting much damage on your knees. If you prefer to read, check out our blog HERE Thanks for listening. Please be sure to share and leave a comment below and/or rate the podcast. Until next time, Team Make It Fun NYC #jumpropes #jumprope #jumprope #makeitfunnyc #jumpropesafely #fitness #boxing #crossfit #exercise

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Natalie Patterson

Nov 8, 2017
3 min

The Most Underrated Form Of Cardio

And now, the most underrated form of cardio is… drumroll please... JUMPING ROPE! We’ve listed the top 7 reasons why such a fantastic form of exercise deserves this award. 1. Burn Calories Fast (A) Did you know? When you jump rope for 10 minutes, it is equivalent to a 30 minute jog on the treadmill at 6.5 miles per hour? While you’ll gain the most benefit from jumping continuously, it’s not necessary. Breaking the 10 minute workout into chunks is a great way to get started wi

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Podcast : E05 You've Come This Far, Keep Going!

Bernadette Henry

Nov 7, 2017
1 min

Podcast : E05 You've Come This Far, Keep Going!

Play Podcast Subscribe: Apple Podcasts - Google Play - Overcast Podcast - Player FM Episode E04 – Bernadette Henry discusses being proud of your accomplishments so far inspite of the "setbacks." Most times we make goals and beat ourselves up when we fall short of accomplishing the goal. Be proud and keep working. Thanks for listening. Please be sure to share and leave a comment below and/or rate the podcast. Until next time, Make It Fun Nyc Team Make It Fun NYC #makeitfunnyc

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What Is Physical Wellness And Why Is It Important?

Natalie Patterson

Oct 29, 2017
3 min

What Is Physical Wellness And Why Is It Important?

Physical Wellness is a term used to describe the health of the human body and mind. Our muscles, bones, blood, and brains are not separate - they’re all connected. Depending on how we are feeling physically and mentally, we experience another aspect of health - emotion. Combine all three aspects - physical, mental, and emotional, and we get a picture of our overall health. The body works as one system, and in order to achieve true happiness, we must take care of all parts of

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Natalie Patterson

Oct 16, 2017
3 min

Benefits of Jump Rope For Exercise

Are you looking for a fun, alternative activity to add to your exercise routine? Jumping rope is incredibly beneficial, both physically and mentally, and is a great way to get fit alone or with friends. Here's why you should consider jumping rope for exercise. Burn Calories Most of us want to find an exercise that’s fun, but more importantly, burns a lot of calories in not a lot of time. A study on jumping rope, published in Science Daily, notes, “This aerobic exercise can ac

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Bernadette Henry

Oct 6, 2017
1 min

Podcast: E03 Benefits Of Jump Rope

Play Podcast Subscribe: Apple Podcasts - Google Play - Overcast Podcast - Player FM Episode E03 – Bernadette Henry discusses the benefits of jump rope. Here is some additional info about this episode if you prefer to read. Read More Let's Make It Fun. Reach out for training and more today. Need a rope? We got you covered Want a free assessment of your basic jump rope skill? Submit a Video Are you member of MIFNYC? Join for exclusive video content, workouts, meal plans and mor

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Bernadette Henry

Oct 3, 2017
1 min

How Do I Get Motivated?

Do you every find yourself wanting to workout or start a new exercise program but don't know what to do? Do you often feel unmotivated? Are you unsure what you should really be doing? Check out our latest PODCAST for tips about how to get out of the rut of unmotivation. Let's Make It Fun. Reach out for training and more today. Need a rope? We got you covered Want a free assessment of your basic jump rope skill? Submit a Video Are you member of MIFNYC? Join for exclusive video

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Bernadette Henry

Sep 25, 2017
1 min

Jump Rope 101

For many years, people mainly associated jump rope with school children having fun at recess or athletes. However, the benefits that come with jump rope has changed the mind of many people and now your social media is flooded with people doing double-unders, skipping tricks or just some good old cardio. Give it a try today. Here is a basic jump rope routine that you can try until you get the hang of it. Attached is the the video of the basic form. I challenge you to do 100 ju

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Bernadette Henry

Sep 21, 2017
2 min

Who is Bernadette Henry of Make It Fun Nyc

Who is Bernadette Henry? Check on the audio link above Make It Fun NYC is a lifestyle brand focused on getting fit physically and mentally. Created by Bernadette Robinson, Make It Fun NYC provides courses, fitness accessories, and motivation for those looking to live their best life – body, mind and spirit. At 10 years old, Bernadette could be found jumping rope during recess with friends. Twenty-seven years later, she is a mother of three and using jump rope as a tool to ins

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Bernadette Henry

Sep 19, 2017
1 min

Interview On Anchor Talk with Dr. Dan

On September 18th 2017, I had the awesome please to be interviewed by Dr. Dan Davidson who is a Chiropractor by profession. In addition to his full time career, Dr. Dan is a podcaster that provides Anchor tips and tutorials. He Also provides tips on docucasting and PloyPodcasting strategies. Be sure to check him out. In this interview I will discuss Make It Fun Nyc, provide valuable information about jump rope, a 5 day jump rope challenge and discuss What's Next. You do not w

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Bernadette Henry

Aug 28, 2017
1 min

Are You New To Jump Rope?

Jump rope is a great exercise, especially when done properly. Need some guidelines to get started? Listen to the video below. Feel inspired to start jumping rope, check out our Get Started Guide to get started today. Need a rope, check out our Store for all of your needs. Be sure to check out our podcast too :) #jumprope #jumprope #jumpropeforbeginners #makeitfunnyc #cardio #fitness #exercise #crossfit

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Bernadette Henry

Aug 21, 2017
1 min

7 Ways To Avoid Jump Rope Knee Pain

7 Ways to jump rope without damaging your knees: 1. Jump high enough to clear the rope. 2. Jump on the right surface. 3. Jump in the right shoes. 4. Stretch. 5. Strengthen quads and hamstrings. 6. Jump on your toes 7. Get the same benefits of jogging but in less time. Check out our podcast: #jumprope #jumprope #kneepain

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