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Trainers and coaches alike have used jump roping to condition athletes
for years. Most of us haven't thought about a jump rope since grade school,
but times are changing and healthy people are beginning to 'rediscover'
the jump rope. Here are a few of the benefits as well as some tips to
get you jumping.
Benefits
 Inexpensive:
a good jump rope is usually around $10.00.
Improved
cardiovascular endurance, hand / eye / foot coordination, agility, and
timing Easy
to incorporate children into your workout, as they are sure to love it
as well.
Terrific
weight bearing exercise, which helps combat osteoporosis.
Great way
to burn calories. Fifteen minutes of jumping rope burns about 200 calories.
Great total
body workout, which utilizes almost every major muscle group.
Little space
needed: only an area 4-feet by 6-feet.
Perfect
for traveling, no matter how stuffed your luggage is, a jump rope is sure
to fit.
Tips for jump roping
| - Be sure your rope is the right length. When you step
in the center, the handles should |
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just reach your armpits. |
| - Push off and land on the balls of your feet. |
| - Hands should be level with hips, and elbows close
to the body. |
| - As you jump your knees should be straight but not
locked, and slightly bent after |
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landing. |
| - The power comes mainly from your wrists, the rest
of your upper body shouldn't |
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move much. |
| - Look straight ahead and don't lean forward at the
hips. |
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