The jump rope should tick the ground each revolution, which also makes it easier to count reps and get in a rhythm. Much higher, or lower will affect the rhythm and make jumping rope much harder. How long should the jump rope be you ask? If you bisect the jump rope by putting it under your feet, the handles should reach your sternum. Just use your wrists in a circular motion as I describe in the video. If you are using your arms and shoulders while jumping very high, jumping rope becomes a VERY difficult cardio activity. Just as swimming is all about the efficiency of your stroke, jumping rope effectively is all about the efficiency of the revolutions. Then you see another swimmer who is barely trying yet flies through the water. Watching someone who doesn’t know how to jump rope reminds me of how some people will try to swim really hard, but barely go anywhere. 3) Don’t Swing your Arms/Shoulders too Much

Just relax and don’t worry if you trip up the rope.

If you’re trying to get in a rhythm and jump rope for more than 30 seconds without burning yourself out, keep your jumps as small as possible without tying up the jump rope.

Many people who try to jump rope jump so high it’s like they don’t realize the rope is an eighth of inch thick. Your heels should never touch the ground, which is one reason why jumping rope is a serious calves workout! 2) Don’t Jump too High, Relax When you jump rope, try to softly jump up and down on the balls on your feet. The Buddy Lee Aero Speed Jump Rope (affiliate link) is my favorite. This video has 7 tips to ensure you learn how to jump rope like a pro, and I also have a crazy Youtube video of the “Best Jump Roper in the World” doing jump rope tricks.īefore getting into the tips, I’ve used many different types of jump ropes ranging from wooden handles with a leather rope, plastic handle with lightweight cotton, but I prefer rubber jump ropes with unweighted handles and a ball and socket inside. Not only does jumping rope help you burn a ton of calories and improve your speed and quickness, it’s also cheap and you can do it just about anywhere. The jump rope can be a great cardio exercise if you know how to jump rope properly.

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