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Jump on the balls of your feet
You will need a towel, skipping rope and water for drinking during yourA� exercise. First you start with the warm up matching on the spot for minutes minutes then you stretch it out, you start your skipping rope workout. When you jump rope, try to softly jump up and down on the balls on your feet. Your heels should never touch the ground, which is one reason why jumping rope is a serious calves workout!
Dona��t Jump too high, relax
Many people who try to jump rope jump so high ita��s like they dona��t realise the rope is an eighth of inch thick. If youa��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. Just relax and dona��t worry if you trip up the rope.
Dona��t swing your arms/shoulders too much
Jumping rope is all in the wrists. Watching someone who doesna��t know how to jump rope reminds me of how some people will try to swim really hard, but barely go anywhere. Then you see another swimmer who is barely trying yet flies through the water. Just as swimming is all about the efficiency of your stroke, jumping rope effectively is all about the efficiency of the revolutions. If you are using your arms and shoulders while jumping very high, jumping rope becomes a VERY difficult cardio activity. Just use your wrists in a circular motion.
Use the correct rope length
If you bisect the jump rope by putting it under your feet, the handles should reach your sternum. Much higher, or lower will affect the rhythm and make jumping rope much harder. The jump rope should tick the ground each revolution, which also makes it easier to count reps and get in a rhythm.
Hands slightly above waistline
Hand position is important and this is also dependent on the length of the rope you have. Your arms should be comfortably bent, hands placed about a foot from your sides and about waist level.
Get in a rhythm
You can really jump rope as fast as you want, but getting in a rhythm can make jump rope easier and more fun. Ita��s kind of like hitting your stride as you jog, so you can do the same thing jumping rope.A� Repetitions in a certain amount of time. When you are done you can jog on the spot for three minutes without the rope this time.
When you are done you can do the cool down and you will be done with your workout.
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