Jump Rope Safety Tips

Video Transcript

"So here are some safety issues before we start our circuit training workout in your home. First of all, comfortable clothes are necessary. You want to wear something that's either fitted or loose enough where you can still move. If you're wearing something fitted like I am, you want to make sure it's material that's not too tight, that's not cutting off your circulation, something that's just nice and comfortable and hugs your body without restricting you. These pants, they're a cotton blend, and the shirt is as well, cotton and spandex blend. I find that that's just great when it comes to really supporting your body and being able to breathe and also, just being comfortable. Next, you need good supportive shoes when you're doing jump rope. Basically, you want some shoes that are going to support you; maybe they're a little thicker in the balls of the foot. When you're jumping rope you're using the balls of the foot so you want to make sure you have good arch support. A nice shoe that doesn't hurt in the least bit is great to get started. Secondly, you want to make sure you have enough space. You want to make sure that you're in a room that gives you enough space to jump or move your hands, move around. You want to look around to make sure there are no sharp edges and nothing in the house around your space where you're going to workout that may cause any accidents. Just look for anything sharp, or anything that may cause you harm, and then you're ready to go."