Jump rope
Skipping for coordination and conditioning. Logged as seconds; rest when the rhythm breaks.
- Muscle group: Cardio
- Equipment: Jump rope
- Difficulty: Beginner
Also known as: Skipping, Skipping rope, Sjippetov, Sjipning
How to do it
- Hold the handles at hip height with elbows close to your sides.
- Turn the rope with your wrists and jump just high enough to clear it.
- Land softly on the balls of the feet in a steady rhythm.
Common mistakes
- Jumping much higher than needed.
- Turning the rope with big arm circles.
Alternatives
Watch a video demonstration on YouTube
“How To Jump Rope | The Right Way | Well+Good” by Well+Good (opens YouTube)
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