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They strengthen your legs for the most part.
It might possibly strengthen your core muscles for keeping your balance, but the effect would be minimal.
Jumping jacks basically targets only your leg muscles.
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∙ 15y agoJumping jacks, like any other form of cardio, increases your heart rate, and when performed regularly will help improve your body's cardiovascular system.
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Why are jumping-jacks good for your body?
Because they stretch and use most of the muscles in your body.
What exercise is jumping jacks?
a jumping jack exercise is just when you do normal jumping jacks. my opinion would be to do 50-60 jumping jacks a day!!!
Why is jumping jacks more affective to your heart than push ups?
Well jumping jacks have more physical activity then push ups.Metaphorically jumping jacks have more effect on your heart because you are moving your body more then you would normally ever do with push ups.
Bones used in jumping jacks?
Bones used in jumping jacks will be the bones of the arms and legs. The extremities will move when jumping jacks are done.
Why are jumping Jacks called jumping jacks?
They are named for Jack Lalanne who popularized but did not invent the exercise.
What joints in your body are used when doing jumping jacks?
The shoulders, the hips, the knees, and maybe ankles.
Do fish do jumping jacks?
No, they do not.
What are the release dates for Jumping Jacks - 1924?
Jumping Jacks - 1924 was released on: USA: 23 March 1924
What are the release dates for Jumping Jacks - 1947?
Jumping Jacks - 1947 was released on: USA: 10 January 1947
50 jumping jacks burns how many calories?
doing 50 jumping jacks will burn 5 calories
What actors and actresses appeared in Jumping Jacks - 1947?
The cast of Jumping Jacks - 1947 includes: Ted Husing as Narrator
What is jumping jacks in french?
homojuns
