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How To Jump Rope

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Try telling a boxer that jumping rope is "just for kids." Not only is it a good cardiovascular workout, it improves coordination, agility, and the all-important…more »
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You Will Need

A jump rope
And a small area in which to jump

Step 1.
Choose a jump rope

Choose a jump rope that fits your height.
If you are under 5’5", choose an eight-foot rope. If you’re 5’6" to 6", choose a 9-foot rope. If you’re 6’1" to 6’6", pick a 10-foot rope. Anyone taller, should use an 11-foot rope.
Step 2.
Hold rope from handles

Hold the rope from its handles.
Step 3.
Step over rope

Step over the rope so it’s behind your feet as you’re standing.
Step 4.
Swing rope over head

Swing the jump rope over your head in a circular motion, making an arc with the taut rope.
Step 5.
Jump over rope

As if comes forward toward your feet, jump over the rope by hopping straight up with both feet.
As you become more proficient, you can try jumping on one foot and other variations that combine agility and athleticism.
Step 6.
Continue jumping

Continue jumping until the rope gets hung up at your feet. Then begin again from the beginning.
Step 7.
Practice

Jumping rope isn’t just an exercise: it’s a skill. Practice and you’ll be great before you know it.
You use many muscles while jumping rope, including your calves, quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteus maximus, and forearms.

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Step 1.
Choose a jump rope

Step 2.
Hold rope from handles

Step 3.
Step over rope

Step 4.
Swing rope over head

Step 5.
Jump over rope

Step 6.
Continue jumping

Step 7.
Practice

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Step 1. Choose a jump rope

Step 2. Hold rope from handles

Step 3. Step over rope

Step 4. Swing rope over head

Step 5. Jump over rope

Step 6. Continue jumping

Step 7. Practice

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Step 1.
Choose a jump rope

Step 2.
Hold rope from handles

Step 3.
Step over rope

Step 4.
Swing rope over head

Step 5.
Jump over rope

Step 6.
Continue jumping

Step 7.
Practice