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Is jump roping good for slimming calves?

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Dr. Bernard Bach Jr answered

Not necessarily: Jumping rope will tone your calf muscles and make them more prominent, but not necessarily slim them.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/22/2014

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