Far from being just a game of little girls, the skipping rope is one of the sports most practiced by athletes to warm up and maintain their physical condition. At our level, it makes us work to the limit of our endurance, it tones the muscles and harmoniously refines the shape of our body. The rope which only costs between 3 and 15 dollars depending on the models, In order to choose the length of the jumping rope, place the foot at the middle of the rope, and check that the handles reaches your armpits. Jumping regularly results in a better blood flow back to the heart. This is called the "double pump" phenomenon, which is excellent for the heart rhythm. This activity will allow you to work your way up to your limits and strengthen your heart while remaining at the same spot.
One of the great advantages of the skipping rope is its ability to "mobilize almost all the muscles of the body. The calves, of course, but also the back and the strap abdominal. Without taking enormous mass, the muscles sought are firmed, toned and solicited by the jumps. With a very limited muscle gain, the jumping rope allows body fat to melt dramatically, if the practice is regular. The main areas affected by melting are the calves, buttocks and the entire abdominal belt. That's why boxers also use the rope to lose weight and fat before fighting. This loss of fat is promoted by small brief and dry movements of the jumps.
One often has a tendency to say that 15 minutes of jumping rope is 30 minutes of swimming or jogging: that's right. For those who like numbers, a session of 20 to 30 minutes is equivalent to burning 300 to 400 calories. The best is to do 3 times a week. Each session must be composed of active phases but also of small recoveries, to vary according to the level. With good shoes, doing small jumps with movements initiated only by the wrists, there is no risk of getting hurt. It is also very important to "not always jump with two feet or on the Same foot. With these small precautions, the jump rope might become your favorite sport to melt your body fat, tone up and improve your heart rate.