By mbrassfield
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There's no question that jumping rope, or rope skipping, is an effective cardiovascular workout. That's why professional athletes like boxers regularly include rope skipping in their exercise routines. But it can be frustrating for a beginner, especially one that works out at home. Obstacles lie all over every room of the house. Even one wayward jump can cause the rope to topple lamps, overturn small tables and cause general damage to your home. And for a newcomer to rope jumping, tripping over the rope is common, which forces the beginner to restart the rope. But the benefits of jumping rope far outweigh the challenges when the rope itself is eliminated. Everyone knows how to jump in place. From there, it's smooth sailing for a full-body cardiovascular workout in half the time of jogging or playing tennis.
eHow Member: mbrassfield