It demands endurance, balance & focus.
Several years ago, I got interested in jumping rope as a workout. Initially, I wasn’t all that skilled at it. I frequently stepped on the rope. I often snapped myself in the calves with it. I could only continue for a couple of minutes before I was too tired. I practiced everyday & steadily improved my abilities & stamina. I began with a leather rope that featured weighted wooden handles. Since the rope was too long and kept knotting, twisting & fraying, I upgraded to a more expensive & higher quality set of ropes. The current jump rope set is much different. There is a single pair of handles that connect to ropes of different weights. The process is quick & simple. I can easily clip or detach the rope from the handles in seconds. I have a variety of weighted ropes including a 1/4-pound, 1/2-pound, one-pound & two-pound. Each rope provides a unique type of workout. The heavier ropes swing much slower & are more strenuous. The lighter ropes rotate quickly & are good for a wider variety of skills. The better quality ropes have elevated my jumping skills. I’ve learned how to do the double jump, crossovers, high knees & even reversing rotation for a backward jump. I sometimes get into the workout and jump for a whole hour. It’s a fantastic workout. Jumping rope includes the whole body, engaging lungs, heart, shoulders, torso & legs. It demands endurance, balance & focus. It burns a lot of calories in a short time. Jumping rope is fun & beneficial. I’ve bought special sneakers & a rubber mat that doesn’t slip while I jump.