Heavy Jump Rope Workouts

Jump rope workout or rope skipping till date remains one of the most popular form of workout. It is one of the workout for weight loss. Did you know that jump rope workouts actually help to burn off more calories than a running session of the same duration?

Yes, jump rope workouts are the best when it comes to losing weight. Jump ropes are ultra-portable and you can carry them everywhere you go. Jump rope workouts need skill and once you have developed skill for jump rope workout, you can further use it to condition your body.

Basically, normal jump ropes have been used by children and adults both. Though, normal jump rope also provide many health benefits, heavy jump rope are a step ahead in your jump rope workout. So, what are heavy jump ropes? They are jump ropes in which rope or handles are composed with heavier material, that makes them heavier than normal jump ropes.

Normally, plastic or a fabric cord is used to make a jump rope. However, in a heavy jump rope leather ropes or similar weighted ropes are used. Also, certain heavy jump ropes come with a heavier handle which adds up to the weight. This means added intensity and a tougher workout.

Before you start with heavy jump rope workout, you need to practice well and prepare your body. So, practice everyday with a normal jump rope till you can comfortably skip without having to break for a minute or two. Then add heavy jump ropes to your skipping workout. As swinging them involves use of more strength you will be strength training.

Also, this means you will burn more energy, so will you lose weight too. In the same amount of time, moving a heavier rope will make an even more effective jumping rope cardio and weight training workout. There are certain techniques which when used with a heavy jump rope workout will help you to target your other muscles than your legs.

Again, make sure you have enough skill with a normal jump rope before you use a heavy jump rope. So, for the first month use a normal jumping rope, till you have gathered enough skill.

Once you are comfortable and can keep jumping for 2-3 minutes without a break use a heavy jump rope. Start with basic skipping. So, do basic skipping motion smoothly. You will feel the difference with this exercise, as it will involve using a heavier rope which your body is unaccustomed to.

Then try newer exercise. Do double unders. This means for every jump, let the skipping rope go under your legs twice. For this you need to jump higher, and move your rope faster. After this try single leg hop. Do for 30 seconds on one leg, and then switch sides.

After this try the crisscross jumping with the heavy rope. You can also try back rope jumping. For this instead of swinging the rope in front, let it swing back and jump. To condition your abs, jump with knees close to your stomach. For further conditioning, do this by one leg hop.

You can buy them online or at a sports store. They can vary from one pound to six pounds. It is advisable to buy one which is one to two pounds as a beginner. Also, make sure the handles are attached with ring hooks, so that they don't get tangled up.

Check the rope in store, to see if the length is comfortable for you or you need trimming. Last thing, don't forget to wear quality shoes when using jump rope, to avoid any injuries.