The Jump Rope - Great Techniques And Tricks To Help Your Fitness And Weightloss
This Is an Article following on from another article (The Jump Rope - Perfect Fitness And Weightloss Tool) and will concentrate on using the rope properly and getting the most from it. The jump rope/skipping rope is an amazing tool for fitness and losing unwanted weight and learning to use it is invaluable.
As you become more comfortable with skipping and start to improve in speed and technique, trying other combinations will improve your stamina and start working different parts of the body. Here are some of the usual ways to skip....
The Basic Jump- Starting out as a beginner you must master this jump before moving on. Keeping both feet slightly apart you jump over the rope and start to build up timing and speed.
Switch Feet- As you master the basic jump, start to switch feet, skipping on one foot for two skips switching to the other foot, helping build up great coordination.
The Cross-Over - Very Tricky but fun. After finding you rhythm and speed, and by skipping using either The Basic Or Switch Feet, as the rope goes over the head, cross your right arm over to the left and visa verse for the left, arms crossing over the body while jumping through the gap of the rope.
The Double Under - A great all body workout jump, also makes you look like a pro. For this, you need to jump a little higher and the rope should be swung faster so as you jump it passes under your feet twice. Great buttocks workout.
The Ski-Step- This is a great skip to get a flat stomach and work your abs. Basically you just skip and move your feet from side to side.
Combinations - Considering there are hundreds of different techniques and combinations, when skipping mix it up. Learn new moves, check out other skippers. Changing your skipping while training will improve technique, concentration, heart pace and make it more enjoyable.
The Right Rope
Finding yourself the right rope is very easy, as there are tons to choose from, and finding one that feels comfortable should do the trick. The rope length should not be an issue either, as if the rope is to long, with-out having to cut it, just tie a knot in it near the handle to you get the right length.
To make sure the rope is ready for use, stand your two feet on the rope and by holding the handles, make sure the rope reaches the armpits, perfect length.
Buy a quality one, you want to get your time and value out of it. Consider what type you want, such as maybe a speed rope which are light weight for fast jumping, woven rope which do not bounce of the ground, or the beaded ropes which are a great all round rope. My preference is the speed rope, I'd be lost without it.
Get Jumping!!!!!!
So get jumping. Skipping is a great, fun, cheap way of improving fitness, coordination, burning calories, the total body work-out. And by incorporating it with your fitness regime, Especially with a morning run, drinking plenty of water, eating a healthy diet,the rope can become your best friend, Enjoy!!
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