Things You'll Need:
- 6x10 space
- beaded jump rope
- shoes
- motivation
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Step 1
Adjust the rope by holding the handles and stepping on the rope
Shorten the rope so the handles reach your armpits
Wear properly fitted shoes, preferably athletic shoes -
Step 2
Hold both rope handles in one hand and swing the rope to develop a feel . Without using the rope, practice jumping.
Finally, put the two together. You'll be on your way. -
Step 3
Prevent injuries by jumping slow and try not to jump more than a inch off the floor . jump on a flat surface like a parking lot or wood floor not a lawn you could end up twisting a ankle or knee.
Jumping rope has plenty of benefits including weight loss . Jumping rope burns about as many calories as jogging at 8 miles a hour .
Jumping rope burns about 500 calories in a hour up to 1200 calories a great way to burn calories fast !( based on 150 pound person)
