Jump Rope Workout

When it comes to choosing an exercise regime, it's easy to overlook the jump rope workout as an option. In reality, it's an excellent aerobic exercise that helps you to tone muscle and strengthen your core.

If your thoughts of jump roping go back to the elementary school playground, it's time to reintroduce this fitness tool back into your life. It not only helps to burn calories efficiently in a short amout of time, but while you're at it, you'll be sculpting your:

• shoulders
• chest
• arms
• legs

Jumping rope isn't difficult once you get your form down. These reminders in proper form will help you make the most of your jump rope workout:

• Feet lift off the floor only 1 - 2 inches when jumping rope, and only the balls of your feet should come into contact with the floor. This allows enough space for the rope to slide under your feet and keeps the exercise low-impact.
• Elbows should be kept close to your sides using your wrists and forearms to turn the rope. (Not your shoulders).

Jumping rope is a great workout, and you may be surprised that you tire before you complete your workout. If this happens, toss the rope to the side, and continue the motion with your arms and legs. As your fitness level increases, you'll be able to work up to using your rope for the entire workout.

One thing people tend to overlook when purchasing a jump rope is fit. To determine whether or not a rope fits you, put your foot in the center of it and lift the handles. If they reach past your armpits, the rope is too long for you. Here is the rule of thumb you can use as a guide:

A freestyle jump rope workout is a comprehensive "sport" performed by individuals or groups, which combines jumping with music, dance, and natural body movements. Such a workout offers a number of benefits:

In today's busy life, jumping rope provides one of the most efficient workouts you can do. It can burn up to an unbelievable 1000 calories in an hour, plus it tones the entire body, and optimizes cardio conditioning.

A jump rope workout is a great cross training tool, also, because it maximizes athletic skills by merging:

• agility
• coordination
• timing
• endurance.

The jump rope workout lets people train at their own pace. When first starting out you may only "skip" rope, and even drop the rope to the floor when you tire as mentioned above, then gradually you'll see improvement in your stamina, ability and strength. Who knows, you may eventually work up to two overs where the rope passes beneath your feet twice before they hit the ground.

Jumping rope for exercise offers variety, room for creativity and keeps exercise fun. Freestyle opens the door to spontaneity and gives you the flexibility to keep it challenging but enjoyable.

Unlike many popular fitness produces, jumping rope is reasonably priced.

One big benefit to jumping ropes is that it doesn't require a large space. In fact, if you have 3’ x 4’ area in your living room, you've got enough space to jump rope. It's an ideal fitness product because it is light, and easy to carry.

Whether you're a senior citizen or a senior in high school, a jump rope workout can be fun. If you've never been particularly athletic, this may be just the sport for you. In fact, it’s a sport the entire family can enjoy together.

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