First Things First
Rope jumping is one of the best cardiovascular exercises on the planet, plus it’s fun, safe, and offers endless challenges. Let’s start with the basics. For more tips, snag our Rope Jumping for Maximum Fitness DVD and/or our Jump Rope Made Easy PDF manual.
The Essentials
- comfortable workout clothes
- a pair of supportive sneakers
- a correctly-sized jump rope
The Basic Movements
- First, you turn the rope by rotating (aka circumducting) your wrists.
- Then, you jump over it with a very low, relaxed bounce.
- So your mantra is “turn first, jump second.”
Performing these two motions in the proper order is the key to being a successful jumper. If you jump too early or turn too late you’ll get immediate feedback that something went wrong! In other words, the rope will probably hit you and that’s no fun at all.
