1 / 6Jump Rope
Skipping with a rope is simple, cheap cardio that improves coordination, footwork and stamina. Ten minutes gives a solid workout.
CardioLegs
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Jump rope
- Main muscle
- Cardio
- Also works
- Legs
- Beginner sets
- 3 × 30–45 sec
- Rest
- 30 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Hold the handles at hip height with the rope behind you.
- 2Swing the rope over your head with your wrists.
- 3Jump just high enough for the rope to pass under your feet.
- 4Land softly on the balls of your feet and keep a steady rhythm.
Common mistakes
- Jumping too high off the floor
- Swinging the rope with the whole arm
- Using a rope that is the wrong length
Tips
- Jump just high enough to clear the rope, staying on the balls of your feet
- Turn the rope with your wrists, elbows close to your sides
- Stand on the middle of the rope: the handles should reach your armpits
Questions
Is skipping good for losing weight?
It burns a lot of energy in a short time, which helps alongside a healthy diet.
How should a beginner start?
Try 10 rounds of 30 seconds of skipping and 30 seconds of rest.
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