Anyone looking to get in shape fast? It’s no secret that cardio is king when it comes to burning fat. Personally, running 4-5 times a week had me losing my motivation, so I decided to give jump rope a try again! And I’m happy that I did. I remembered how much fun I had as a kid skipping rope in my backyard. Now as an adult, I can appreciate the benefits of this seemingly simple exercise training my entire body. Not only is jumping rope a great cardio workout, but it’s also great for coordination and agility.
In this blog post, I’m going to share with you the best jump rope routine that I have found to be effective in burning fat and getting in shape fast. This workout consists of five different jump rope exercises that will get your heart pumping and your body sweating. You can do the exercises whether you’re practiced or new to jumping rope. Here we go!
Five jump rope exercises:
The first exercise is the basic jump. Start with your feet shoulder-width apart and the rope behind you. Swing the rope over your head and jump when it reaches your feet. Keep your knees slightly bent and land on the balls of your feet. You can either do double jumps or not.
The second exercise is the side swing. Start with your feet together and the rope in front of you. Swing the rope to one side, then quickly jump to the other side. Keep your feet together and your knees bent.
The third exercise is the criss-cross. First, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the rope behind you. Swing the rope over your head and jump when it reaches your feet. As you jump, cross one foot in front of the other. Keep your knees slightly bent and land on the balls of your feet.
The fourth exercise is the side swing with a jump. Start with your feet together and the rope in front of you. Swing the rope to one side, then quickly jump to the other side. As you jump, cross one foot in front of the other. Keep your feet together and your knees bent.
The fifth and final exercise is the double under. You start with your feet shoulder-width apart and the rope behind you. Swing the rope over your head twice and jump when it reaches your feet. Keep your knees slightly bent and land on the balls of your feet.
There you have it! Do each exercise for 30 seconds and take a 30-second break in between exercises. After you’ve completed all four exercises, take a one-minute break and then repeat the entire routine two more times for a total of three sets. Alternatively, if you want to challenge yourself, you can do some exercises in between each set for example push-ups, dips or crunches. You will definitely start to see a difference in your body if you stick with this routine!
If you’re looking for a jump rope, I will recommend that you buy a set with two different ropes (a light one and a heavy one) so you can adjust the intensity of your workout. Usually they also come with a carrying case so you can take it with you wherever you go. You can find a set like this on Amazon for around $30 or at your local sports shop.
Jump rope workouts can be done at home or even at the gym. If you’re doing it at home, all you need is some space to jump and a hard surface (preferably not carpet). If you’re doing it at the gym, most gyms will have a designated space for jump rope workouts.
I hope you enjoyed this post and found it motivating! Thanks for reading 🙂