What is Rope Skipping?

The general perception among people is that rope skipping is basically schoolgirl's recreation activity or something that is used by sportsmen as warm-up before an exercise routine. This Starter Guide will prove otherwise. The guide will take everyone back to the basics, whether you jump for fitness or sports cross training. This Starter guide and manual will introduce you the Basics of the Sport of Rope Skipping and what you will need to start you own association or club or approach the sport in general. Rope skipping involves different skill sets based on which points are awarded during competition by judges.

Traditional skipping and the modern sport "Rope Skipping" have little in common except for the basic principles. For example you mostly skip to modern music at speeds between 120 and 160 bpm (beats per minute). This causes very fast skipping and the rope often rotates round the skipper more than twice a second. There are practically infinite jumping combinations and, because of that (almost) no limits to creativity.

Rope Skipping is a young sport with many great benefits:

Rope Skipping is a low-cost, indoor-outdoor activity that requires little equipment or space and no special attire. The variety of movement combinations is unlimited, offering opportunities to express creativity and individuality. Rope Skipping improves fine and gross motor coordination, agility and fluidity of movement, flexibility and lateral movement. It also improves the senses of rhythm, speed, power, timing and balance. The rapid progression and improvement often experienced with jumping rope may help enhance self-esteem and body image. Rope Skipping also promotes social aspects. Especially Double Dutch and Team freestyle encourage team spirit.

There are, however, also enough possibilities for less acrobatical sportsmen and women. Rope Skipping is not only a lot of fun, but also good for your health, your Heart-Circulation-System becomes stronger and your condition improves. Hence, considered a very good cardio vascular exercise. One of the best exercises to counteract osteoporosis (weakening of the bones) during the later stages in life.

Exercise Comparison Chart 10 MIN ROPE JUMPING AT 120 TURNS/MIN. PRODUCES THE SAME CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS AS: Cycling 2 miles in 6 min. Tennis 2 sets Running 1 mile in 12 min. Swimming 12 min. Jogging 30 min. Handball 20 min.

Rope Skipping is an ideal recreational activity for all ages and lifestyles. So jump rope to an enriched well-being and good health.