THE BENEFITS OF THE ROPE TO JUMP

No, the jump rope is not just a school yard thing! It helps to lose weight and brings multiple benefits. It is possible to be toned and have fun thanks to a regular practice that combines cardio-training and muscle -strengthening exercises . What are you waiting to start?

TO DEVELOP RESISTANCE AND RESPIRATORY CAPACITY

Jumping rope is an excellent exercise for the heart, as it promotes muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory resistance.

What is muscular endurance? It is the increase of the capacity of the muscles to practice a prolonged physical activity. If you improve your muscular endurance, it will be easier for you to achieve your goals and improve your performance .

TO TONE YOU DOWN

Jumping rope is a complete fitness exercise because all the muscles of the body work.

Upper body: Rotational movement of the rope requires an effort of the arms, shoulders and pectorals.

Lower body: jumping repeatedly for a longer or shorter time contracts the muscles. The twins work to ensure a good cushioning each time the toe touches the ground. Muscles are stylized without gaining volume . Get a dreamy legs!

Abdominal Waist: To adopt a good position and maintain balance during practice, you must perform a gait work of the waist. Gradually you will outline the abs and reduce the waist.

TO MAINTAIN THE LINE

Did you know? Jump rope is the fitness accessory that burns calories ! Jumping rope is an exercise with which you work all the muscles at the same time. During this activity of high intensity, the body uses the reserves of energy: you are burning calories.

It is also effective against cellulite because vertical jumps massage the muscle tissues , which favors circulation of blood and prevents varicose veins and any venous problems.

With an hour of rope to jump burn the same calories as an hour of jogging, that is, an average of 700 calories in a person of 60 kilos.

A SMALL TOUCH: AGILITY

At the beginning it is not so easy to coordinate the arms, the feet ... or jump at the right time ... That is why jumping rope is an exercise in excellent agility. You work on the body awareness to increase the fluidity and synchronization of your movements. Thanks to the succession of jumps and rhythms it improves the posture and the balance. Our advice: combine one-legged jumps, double jumps, cross the rope, raise your knees, jump left / right, forward / backward ... use your imagination!

COACHES OF THE TRAINER

The proper length of rope: put one foot in the middle of the rope: the handles should reach shoulder height.

A good posture: the pelvis firm and the legs slightly flexed on the tip of the feet to avoid the excessive extension of the knees.

The wrists are the only ones responsible for the movement of the rope.

Prioritize small jumps: too big jumps would tire you soon and you could lose your balance.

If you want to add a little difficulty to the exercise, there are jump ropes with heavier grips or ballistic anklets.

Remember that you can alternate different exercises to make your training more fun and do not get bored. Imagine chaining different jumps with a music that motivates you!

If you practice regularly, you will soon see the effects of training: your muscles and your silhouette will sharpen and you will increase the resistance. Now you know, the jump rope is your fitness exercise!