Jumping Rope Is Nothing New to Some

Well I guess I might have to say that rope skipping is nothing new to most girls although many guys jumped rope when they were kids also. So my question to all of you would be, “when was the last time your jumped rope?” For many of you the last time would probably be sometime back when you were in elementary or middle school. I remember that after school and on the weekends people would spend hours outdoors skipping rope.

Jumping Rope as Full Body Workout

Almost everyone wants an exercise or activity that will allow them to work their entire body so that everything can be done all at once. If this is the case for you also then you have to look no further than purchasing a jump rope from your local sporting goods store. If you jump rope you will work almost every muscle in your body if you do it correctly. The fact is most people think that the only muscles that get worked are the legs when in fact everything body part from your arms, shoulders, abdominals, and calves all get a great workout. I would be the first time you do a jump rope workout your entire body will be sore.

The Best Type Jump Rope To Buy

The best type of rope for a rope skipping workout in my opinion is a speed rope. These ropes are usually no more than about $20.00 and they are usually made of plastic. I also recommend that you purchase a rope that is adjustable so that you are able to change the length to fit your specific height and arm length. If you try jumping with a rope that is too long you will not be able to jump fast enough and of course if it is too short it will probably end up hitting you in your head.

Learn How to Jump Rope Before Attempting This Workout

You don’t have to be a expert to jump rope but I would imagine that most people reading this could not jump rope for 5 minutes straight without messing up or stopping because they are tired. What I recommend is that for a few weeks you practice jumping rope for 3-5 minutes straight without stopping or messing up. If you have to stop or mess up simply start over and your time starts over again also, this will help you build both the skill and stamina you need to workout.

15 Minute Rope Skipping Workout for Anyone To Do

• Stand in front of a clock or timer of some sort
• Jump Rope for 3 minutes to warm up
• Rest for 30 seconds
• Jump rope as quickly as possible for 60 seconds
• Rest for 30 seconds
• Jump Rope as quickly as possible for 60 seconds
• Rest for 30 seconds
• Repeat this alternating pattern for 15-20 minutes