When I was younger, jump roping was one of my absolute favorite things to do. When my elementary school would host its annual "Jump Rope for Heart" event in partnership with the American Heart Association, I would jump on the opportunity (pun intended).
But did you know that jumping rope is one of the best and CHEAPEST exercises you can do?
For under $20, jumping rope for 15+ minutes is a great calorie-burning exercise. It works many parts of your upper and lower body, helping you lose weight!* Think about it: turning the rope with your arms + jumping with your legs = full body workout.
For beginners, it is recommended to start off with a beaded rope since it retains its shape and you have better control of it than other ropes. Make sure you adjust the rope according to your height and you are jumping on an appropriate surface - avoid grass & carpet; your best bet is a wood floor.
Jumping rope is an exercise that
requires focus and coordination. Make sure when you are jumping, you are 1-2 inches off the ground to avoid landing on top of the jump rope. If you're a beginner, make sure you start at a slow steady pace and when you start becoming really good at it, speed up your turning and jumping to get a high-intensity workout.
HOW TO SPICE IT UP: You can also incorporate other exercises while jumping rope. My personal favorites are doing jumping jacks (leg motions only of course), feet shuffles and high knees while jump roping. Be warned though, only do them if you feel like you are coordinated enough.
Jumping rope provides many great health benefits:
- Tones your muscles and tush (Yay for a sexy tush!!)
- Helps you lose excess weight
- Burns calories quicker than most exercises
- Improves cardiovascular health
Happy Jump Roping! And may the jumping lead to a better body!
Priscilla
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