Why Jump Rope Training?
Does jump rope training promote fat loss? You bet. Athletes use it as one of their conditioning and fat loss exercises because it works! The jump rope training I’m talking about here isn’t about the one kids do on a playground; it’s about rope jumping as a cardio workout that promotes: • Cardio fitness • Fat loss • Coordination • Endurance • Agility • Balance and speed • Increased muscle and bone strength • Timing and rhythm • Footwork In addition to these mentioned benefits, jumping rope is fun too. It’s also a quick workout as you can have a great jump rope workout in literally as little as 5 minutes. If done correctly, it’s not hard on the joints either. So practically anybody can do it. How To Get Into Jump Rope Training 1. Get a quality rope (a light weight plastic rope will do a fine job) 2. Find a shock absorbent surface such as a wood floor, gym mat, outdoor track or tennis court, to jump on. 3. Put on quality shoes or cross-trainers that can provide plenty of cushioning for yo
