What’s New with the Jump Rope

It doesn’t take a lot of digging to see that trainers of all stripes are going nuts over the jump rope. What we used to think of as a kid’s toy has now become a favorite tool for boxers, tennis players, and a whole range of athletes, as well as the amateur rank and file who are looking to improve their body response and agility with fitness training.Along with all of this newfound glory, the jump rope is going through some changes. Buy an old traditional jump rope off of eBay, and you might get a simple braided rope with wooden handles. Today’s jump ropes usually don’t look anything like...Read More

Jump Rope: Versatile Equipment

A jump rope is a very versatile piece of training equipment that should be in any athlete’s tool box. Jumping rope improves cardiovascular conditioning, balance, foot speed, and strength. In addition to the more straightforward uses for jump ropes, let’s examine some other uses for this training device.Interval training: Intervals are the best way to perform  training for weight loss. Forcing your body to perform periods of high intensity exercise and lower intensity exercise requires a lot of energy. Higher energy consumption means more calories are burned, and therefore, leads to greater...Read More