3 Jump Rope Exercises That Are Better Than Jogging

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When you think about jumping rope what comes to mind? Fourth grade gym class? Training montages in boxing movies? Well guess what, jumping rope can actually do more for your overall fitness than the same time spent jogging. Not to mention, a jump rope is small, light, and easy to do just about anywhere. So if you’re finding it hard to carve out some time for a workout, give these three jump rope exercises a try.

Jump Rope - Scissor Kicks Lunge Jumps

Perform a jump rope movement but focus on moving your feet in a scissor like motion. First with your left foot forward and right foot back, then alternate. Some tips to perform this exercise correctly include: jumping on the balls of your feet, not jumping to high, keeping your hands and arms as stationary as possible and keeping your hands placed slightly above the waist level. Perform 3 sets of 30-45 seconds each.


Jump Rope - 2 Feet Lateral Hops

Perform a jump rope movement but focus on moving your feet laterally from side to side in an alternating fashion. Some tips to perform this exercise correctly include: jumping on the balls of your feet, not jumping to high, keeping your hands and arms as stationary as possible and keeping your hands placed slightly above the waist level. Perform 3 sets of 30-45 seconds each.

Jump Rope - Running In Place

Perform a jump rope movement alternating the feet on which you land. Start by landing on your right foot then alternate to your left foot. Continue in this rotation for time. Some tips to perform this exercise correctly include: jumping on the balls of your feet, not jumping to high, keeping your hands and arms as stationary as possible and keeping your hands placed slightly above the waist level. Perform 3 sets of 30-45 seconds each.

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