Purpose:

Develop endurance. Strengthen many parts of the body. Help learn how to walk.

Position:

Stand erect but relaxed. Hold handles lightly and grasp with thumbnails toward ceiling. Feet flat on floor and rope looped back behind. With loop on floor behind, move hands in and together.

Approach:

The first move is to swing it out and to the side in a circular fashion. This sudden movement is something like airplane wings. The arms remain in this lateral position through the swing and the flexed arm and stationary wrist create the needed momentum for the back swing.

A Reminder:

The rope should feel as if you are jumping a hula hoop. The rope is connected to your hands and arms and actually is like a wheel. After the first jump the wrist should not move at all. Do not allow the wrist to circle. The slight tension is noted primarily in the shoulders and across the chest. Always keep arms flexed. The weight is always on the toes. Beginners jump. But actually we do not jump in this activity, we pounce! Much like pounding a post on cement.

Selection of Exercises:

Disclaimer:

I am not a qualified physician. As with all exercise programs, when using these routines and examples shown, you need to use common sense. To reduce and avoid injury, you may want to check with your doctor before beginning any fitness program. By performing these exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Theoryofexercise.com will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of this information shared on this website.