| Jumping rope is a cardio-vascular exercise, which | | | | The proper technique for the rope is to rotate |
| means it is great for weight loss and a healthy | | | | your wrists in small circles. |
| heart. And all you really need to do it is a pair of | | | | When you jump, push against the floor with the |
| legs and a rope to jump--although I assume you | | | | balls of your feet. As you rise up, your toes |
| would want a good pair of athletic shoes as well. | | | | should be pointing downwards. Don't push too |
| It is also an excellent way to complement many | | | | hard, and always let the jump come not just |
| types of fitness regimes. Many athletes use it to | | | | from your feet, but your ankles, legs and hips as |
| develop power in their joints and muscles. Boxers | | | | well. Always try to land softly, letting the impact |
| are known to favor rope jumping, which helps | | | | spread through your ankles, knees, and hips. Let |
| them train for proper balance and coordination. In | | | | your contact with the ground be as quick as |
| fact, whatever type of fitness program you may | | | | possible, and do not allow your heels to touch the |
| have, you can probably get better results by | | | | ground. Also avoid double bouncing, which makes |
| adding rope jumping to your training, though it is | | | | the workout too easy and therefore less |
| not for people who cannot stand high impact | | | | effective. |
| exercises. | | | | Jumping rope will help to develop your muscles |
| Let us look at rope jumping should be performed | | | | and joints. It is an effective type of fat burning |
| in order for you to get the kind of fitness results | | | | exercise. About 10 minutes of jumping rope will |
| that you are looking for. First of all, be sure to | | | | burn off as many calories as 30 minutes spent |
| stay in the correct stance, which will help your | | | | running. When you are just starting out, focus on |
| balance. Keep your weight on the balls of your | | | | doing 10 sets of 10 jumps. Raise the number of |
| feet and your knees a little bent. Avoid jumping | | | | jumps per set as you progress. As you become |
| higher than an inch--it is not height that you are | | | | more advanced, you should be doing around 5 to |
| after, but intensity. Stay upright, your elbows | | | | 10 minutes of non-stop rope jumping. |
| close to your body and your eyes facing front. | | | | |