| Learn why the jump rope is such a power training | | | | Keep a nice constant brisk pace going. Try |
| tool. People seem to neglect this tool BIG time in | | | | performing 2-4 rounds. Again, this all depends on your |
| their training. Fighters have been using the jump rope | | | | current condition. |
| for years in their boxing training workouts to shred | | | | Stay close to the ground while jumping rope. Jumping |
| the fat from their bodies. Now you will to. | | | | to high will beat up your joints. Stay calm while you |
| Why do so many people neglect the jump rope? I | | | | get a nice rhythm going. |
| feel people really don't want to look foolish using this | | | | Mixing it up |
| wonderful training tool. Jumping rope takes | | | | You can mix up the workout by shuffling your feet |
| coordination to use. It seems that many people like | | | | while jumping. Move your feet front to back while |
| the timing. When people begin jumping rope they | | | | jumping rope low to the ground. Be patient, as this |
| tend to get frustrated as the rope gets tangled in | | | | takes a lot of coordination to do. |
| their feet. I say if you can't, you must! and you will | | | | Putting it to use |
| start to build a beautiful rhythm if you stay with it. | | | | If you can stick with the above guidelines, I |
| That's the great benefit of using this tool. Your | | | | guarantee that you will see your waist line shrink. |
| conditioning improves, you burn lots of fat, and your | | | | Your confidence improves, along with improved |
| coordination improves like never before. Like the | | | | coordination, conditioning, balance and timing. Try |
| saying goes, Nothing great in life comes easy! | | | | getting this from a stationary bike, stair climber, or |
| I have given you a sample workout you can use to | | | | elliptical! I can't emphasize enough, on why this |
| begin. | | | | workout makes so much sense to perform! Low |
| Getting Started | | | | cost and little space to workout is what makes the |
| You can start out using one or two minute rounds. | | | | jump rope so appealing. You get a great workout in |
| This will all depend on your current condition. If you're | | | | less time. If you do it at home you also save on |
| out of shape start with one minute rounds. If you | | | | drive time to the gym. |
| are an intermediate try using two minute rounds of | | | | This is even more reason to go get started! |
| jumping rope. Rest one minute between rounds. | | | | |