Jump Rope

How to do it

1. Size the rope so the handles reach about your armpits when you stand on its middle.
2. Hold the handles at hip height with your elbows close to your sides.
3. Turn the rope with your wrists, not your arms, and jump just high enough for it to pass under your feet.
4. Land softly on the balls of your feet with your knees slightly bent.

Start easy and build up gradually. Stop if you feel pain, dizziness or pressure in your chest.

Also known as

Skipping · Jumping Rope · Rope Skipping · Skipping Rope