10-Minute Workout: Jump Rope to Skip Yourself Slim

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Burn 135 calories fast with this express workout that sculpts your shoulders, chest, arms, and legs.

By Betsy Stephens; Photos by Nick Cardillicchio

Jump Rope Basics

If you haven't picked up a jump rope since fourth-grade gym class, it's time for a skip down memory lane. Burn 135 calories in just 10 minutes with this jump rope workout from Marty Winkler, cocreator of RopeSport workout DVDs (ropesport.com). You'll also sculpt your shoulders, chest, arms, and legs.

How To Jump Rope

Jump 1 to 2 inches off floor, giving rope just enough space to slip under feet -- only the balls of feet should touch the floor.
Keep elbows close to sides as you turn the rope. The movement comes from the wrists and forearms, not the shoulders.
If you tire out before you finish the workout, drop the rope, but keep arms and legs going. Work up to using the rope full-time.
To find a rope that fits, place one foot in the center of the rope and lift the handles -- they shouldn't go past your armpits.

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FlashRope wrote:

Solid advice Betsy! If it is time for a new rope, check out the Flash Rope available at www.flashrope.com - it is a world record holder for speed, durable, and adjustable! Readers of Fitness Magazine get 20% off their orders, use code - FITMAG - at checkout!

2/14/2013 12:05:55 PM Report Abuse

productreviewing wrote:

Awesome article! i was just reading about weight loss from skipping rope here: http://getmusclelosefat.com/workout-routines/jumping-rope-to-lose-weight/ and stumbled on this site. will have to add it!

1/26/2013 10:18:48 PM Report Abuse

ads5boys wrote:

love it. very creative and fun. perfect indoor workout.

1/18/2013 05:09:26 AM Report Abuse

JohnDacmann wrote:

Jumping rope is a great way to stay fit and healthy, but is just ONE aspect of training to get a better vertical leap, and to be healthier. I believe most of the work can be done in your own home, with Plyometric Workouts and Bodyweight Workouts. There are a couple of good systems reviewed at: http://improve-your-vertical-leap.com/plyometric-workouts/ and http://getting-rid-of-abdominal-fat.com/workouts-without-weights/ Check them out - they can't hurt!

11/13/2012 03:06:34 PM Report Abuse

FlashRope wrote:

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8/13/2012 01:20:12 AM Report Abuse