Jump Rope

WHY SKIP ROPE?

Rope skipping will directly contribute to maintaining or improving both health related and skill related fitness components. It is often called the most perfect fitness activity available!

Health related fitness benefits include:

Cardiorespiratory endurance
Muscle strength
Muscular endurance
Body composition (lean body mass)
Flexibility
As a weight bearing activity, builds strong, dense bones (osteoporosis prevention)

Skill related fitness benefits include:

Coordination
Timing and rhythm
Speed
Power
Balance
Agility

Other benefits include:

Easy to learn
Inexpensive activity
Creative
Fun
Enhanced self image
Social skills
NOTE: Always check with your physician before starting a new exercise program

Rope skipping is used for:


Training for sports
Warming up for sports
Conditioning
Aerobics
Boxercise
Competition (speed, freestyle, single rope and double dutch)