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Jump Ropes
Home » Exercise Equipment » Aerobic Equipment » Jump RopesPosted by Your Guide on February 28, 2006 8:22 PM
Professional boxers have been using jump ropes as part of their exercise routine for many years. Free style jump roping is the most beneficial aerobic exercises a person can do. Jump roping for an hour can burn up to 1000 calories. It also tones the entire body helping to develop long, lean muscles. Jumping rope is a great cardiovascular exercise that aids in weight loss, agility, coordination, and endurance. It also helps to fight heart disease, obesity, type II diabetes, and osteoporosis.
It is easy to learn to jump rope and you are able to workout at your own pace, allowing people with different fitness levels to achieve success. There are a variety of jump rope techniques, such as simply swinging the rope from side to side or doing double jumps on one leg. Jumping rope is such a fun activity that even your children can enjoy it without realizing they are getting a good workout at the same time.
Generally, you need a 3’x4’ area to perform a jump rope routine. The jump rope is the most portable piece of aerobic equipment you can own. Simply stick the rope in your purse or suitcase to have on hand where ever you go.
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