Jumping Rope With Jordin Sparks

I had the opportunity to work with, and develop a great workout for Jordin Sparks. It was a pleasure to work with an artist who is truly passionate about health and fitness. On the day of our shoot, Jordin introduced her mother to me - we talked about health, fitness and diet, as well as what it takes to lose weight and keep it off. I showed Jordin and her mother the Jade of Spades fitness app, Jordin loved it and said that she and her mother would do the workouts together. This reminds me of my mother.

Although my mother and I don't workout/play Jade of Spades together, I get daily emails from her stating that she's played Jade of Spades (usually the beginner series which involves jumping jacks and sit-stands). Jordin's level of fitness impressed me; her recent weight loss is evidence of her commitment and dedication to her health. Most people struggle the first time I ask them to jump rope and do push-ups, but not Jordin Sparks. Jordin jumped the yarn out of the rope and then rocked the push-ups on her toes! Pick up the August issue of Shape Magazine or view it online; "Up Close With Jordin Sparks", please do try the workout - I hope you enjoy it!