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If you made it this far, you know how to do the basic bounce and the boxer step. This skill is deceptively hard. When you first try to learn it you will find the rope keeps catching on your foot that’s in the air. This skill is harder than the boxer step because your feet…
If you are new to jumping rope, this is the first step. Don’t be discouraged if you can’t do any skill right away. It takes time. I know I saw lots of people on Instagram just crushing it, but they didn’t start out that way. Especially the ones over 50 who have never picked up…
Once you get the basic bounce under your belt, this is the second skill in our skills/trick checklist. Like all jump rope skills, don’t be frustrated if you don’t pick it up quickly. Just keep trying. If you could do all the tricks on the first day where would the fun in that be? Why…
If you are picking up the jump rope, this is a fun list to work your way through. Other websites might suggest that you can learn these skills in just a few days, but that was not the case for me. You don’t have to master a new skill every day, it’s fun to learn…
Double unders are one skill that everyone who jumps rope wants to be able to do, eventually. The title of this article is “for beginners”, but the truth is double unders are not a skill for most beginners. The Jump Rope Coach Chris, who is a great one to follow for tutorials ranks skills. This…
Are you toying with the idea of buying a weighted jump rope? When you go to buy a jump rope you’ll find two different options. Some weighted ropes have the weight in the handles and others carry the weight in the rope itself. Weighted jump ropes are a great way to get a full-body workout…
Do you like to listen to podcasts about health and fitness? If you’re like me, you hear the terms “metabolic flexibility” and “fat-adapted” tossed around a lot. We are supposed to know what that means, but just in case you’re not 100% clear I did some research for my own sake, as much as yours….
Are you wondering if you can jump rope every day, the answer is yes. As long as you aren’t experiencing pain, it’s a great exercise to do every day. Skipping rope is a VERY efficient way to get a great cardio workout in a very short amount of time. Depending on where you look some…
If you jump rope, getting a mat is worth the investment. Especially when you consider how cheap jump rope is in comparison to almost any sport. There is no reason not to use a mat, especially if you are jumping on cement. A mat can be a lifesaver for your feet and joints. The only…
Jump rope length is a very tricky thing to get right. There are different “right” lengths depending on where you are in your jump rope journey. You need a longer rope when you first start jumping. As you get better and better, which will happen, you will need a shorter rope. The great thing about…