One of the standby workouts when we were kids back in the 80’s (Ok. We know. We’re old) was good, old fashioned, jumping rope. The girls did it all the time on the playground.
You know, one girl takes one handle, another takes the other, and then one or two girls start jumping in the middle. But, the gym teacher also handed out jump ropes to everybody during physical education. Then we were all given ten minutes to just jump (and basically take out our childish energy).
We bet that most teachers were a bit relieved when all the hyper-active kids came drooping back in to take their seats.
Why?
Because jump rope workouts really are not that easy. Well, they’re easy to do once you get the hang of it. But they’re awesome cardio intense workouts that burn a lot of calories really fast.
In this article, we’re bringing you some jump rope training basics as well as a variety of jump rope workout videos for your convenience.
The first comes from the good folks at fitnessmagazine.com. Let’s get started with this training demonstration.
10-Minute Workout: Jump Rope to Skip Yourself Slim
“Jump Rope Basics
If you haven’t picked up a jump rope since fourth-grade gym class, it’s time for a skip down memory lane. Burn 135 calories in just 10 minutes with this jump rope workout from Marty Winkler, cocreator of RopeSport workout DVDs … You’ll also sculpt your shoulders, chest, arms, and legs.
How To Jump Rope
Jump 1 to 2 inches off floor, giving rope just enough space to slip under feet — only the balls of feet should touch the floor.
Keep elbows close to sides as you turn the rope. The movement comes from the wrists and forearms, not the shoulders.
If you tire out before you finish the workout, drop the rope, but keep arms and legs going. Work up to using the rope full-time.
To find a rope that fits, place one foot in the center of the rope and lift the handles — they shouldn’t go past your armpits.”
Get the full article above, along with the 10-minute jump rope workout video by clicking the image above or the title.
Here’s another great bout of jump rope training from fitness guru, Tony Horton (you can follow him on Twitter, here: @Tony_Horton).
Jump Rope Workout—10 Minute Cardio Routine
Moving on, Ross Enamait from RossTraining.com is dedicated to excellence and innovations in high performance conditioning, strength, and athletic development. He’s also well-known for his advice (and his videos) regarding workouts involving the jump rope.
In the following article, he answers some common questions concerning jump rope training.
Inexpensive Jump Rope Demonstration
“Perhaps the most commonly asked questions are related to rope selection. For instance, I am often asked if high-speed cable ropes are necessary for fast turning styles such as double or triple unders. The simple answer is no.
Fortunately, specialty ropes are not required. Expensive ropes are not necessary either. In the video below, you can see a brief demonstration that I filmed with an inexpensive PVC freestyle rope. It is actually the same rope that I used in my jump rope DVD. The PVC cord was purchased for only two dollars. Clearly, rope speed is not compromised and the rope is also useful for a variety of freestyle movements.”
Check out the full article and the rest of what Ross has to say by clicking on the image or title above.
Finally, we’ll wrap with another 10-minute jump rope workout from popsugar.com hosted by certified personal trainer, Anna Renderer.
10-Minute Calorie-Torching Workout
“The jump rope is more than child’s play; we consider it to be the ultimate fitness tool. And after trying this jump rope workout, we’re convinced you will too. This 10-minute workout will burn a ton of calories while toning your gams. If you don’t have a rope but are ready to get your sweat on, fake it and jump along with us.”
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