1.       Make a commitment to yourself and stick with it! 2.       It takes about 30 days to develop a habit, so do not give up! 3.       Patience is a virtue. 4.       Stamina will come in time. 5.       Continued exercise has been proven to give you more energy. 6.       Exercise is one of the best stress relievers. 7.       Find a workout partner who will inspire you. 8.       Listening to music while you work-out can be a real motivator. 9.       Be realistic, set a goal that you will be able to achieve. 10.  Before you try an intense exercise program, consult a trainer and  your doctor. Jumping Rope for Strong Bones!!! Jumping rope builds strong bones in adult women and teenagers that can set the stage for a lifetime of good health.Women achieve peak bone mass when they reach 20-25 years of age. After that, they lose a little bone mass each year.  Your exercise program should help you build as much bone mass as possible when you’re young and maintain it as you age.  Few forms of exercise are better for building and preserving bone mass than jumping rope.  University of Arizona researchers, Mark Arnett and Bob Lutz found that jumping rope increased hipbone density in high school age girls.  Rope jumping strengthens bones in the spine and lower leg that are easily fractured when you get older.  Jumping rope regularly develops strong bones that will serve you well for the rest of your life.  Not to mention how fabulous your arms and back will be from all the strength you have built from swinging that rope around!   Workout Videos “I will always be thankful to my friend Kitty Carruthers-Conrad for introducing me to The Firm Body Sculpting System twelve years ago. Kitty and her brother Peter won the 1984 Silver Olympic Medal for pairs skating and I have always admired their physical condition so she really inspired me to try these tapes!” - DC The tapes I regularly use are: Firm Vol 4 with Susan Harris and Kai Soremkem      42 minute short workout Firm Vol 6 with Jayne Poteet      52 minute low impact workout Firm 5 Day Abs      6-9 minutes daily Firm Parts with Lisa Kay      Additional 5 day abs routine      7-9 minutes 5 day stretch routine ***Weight training has been medically proven to be the best way to reverse aging for all ages***