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FITNESS REVOLUTIONS
STAMINA, SPEED
& STRENGTH
WORKOUTS
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Welcome Note
Congratulations, youve just made a great choice!
You are now one step closer to a fitter, stronger, healthier you.
Requiringno specialized, expensive equipment or particular
skill, jump rope workouts are fun, but above all, they are
effective in building stamina, speed, and strength.
A jump rope workout is a full body exercise that strengthens
primary muscle groups, tones up your entire body and
enhances your cardio fitness.
Whats absolutely brilliant about jump rope workouts, is that
they can be part of different training models. You can choose
a mild, effectivebeginner-level Interval training workout and
work your way up to try our HIIT workouts if you choose to
become a die-hard fitness junkie. The choices are endless.
Pick one out of 12 workouts and start building a healthier,
stronger body.
You can go straight to the jump rope workout of your choice,
but then, youd miss out on important information and tips
weve put together for you!
In the following pages, you will find a quick starter tips guide,
along with safety tipsand injury prevention advice.Youll even
get tips on how each jump rope works best.
In case you havent heard about the many health benefits of
jump rope exercise, you can read about itin our health benefit
boxes through this book. Learn new techniques and master
classic jump rope techniques to add variety and fun into your
workouts.
I hope you will find this book useful and feel free to share it
with those you care the most about. Lets start a jumping rope
revolution!
Simon Sekski
CONTENT
Welcome Note
Starter Tips
Choose the Right Workout for your Jump Rope
Jump Rope Shortening and Adjustment
Safety Tips
Tips for Training Safely
Bibliography
DIFFERENT
TYPES OF JUMP
ROPES
The Leather Jump Rope
The leather jump rope is a slightly lighter jump rope than the Speed
Rope and is used in strength, cardio and weight loss training.
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endurance
cardio
weight
loss
FUN FACT
WORKOUT
GOAL
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Interval
Fitness
Strength
Speed
Endurance
Weight Loss
Interval
Circuit
HIIT
Continuous
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The Speed
Jump Rope
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speed
cardio
SPEED TRAINING
AIMS TO INCREASE PERSONS SPEED.
IF YOU WANT TO BUILD SPEED
ENDURANCE (YOURE A SWIMMER,
TENNIS PLAYER ETC.) DO A LOT OF
SPEED TRAINING TO ACHIEVE
A BETTER PERFORMANCE.
HIIT, CONTINUOUS, AND CIRCUIT
WORKOUTS ARE CLASSIFIED
AS SPEED TRAINING.
strength
FUN FACT
WORKOUT
GOAL
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Interval
Fitness
Strength
Speed
Endurance
Weight Loss
Interval
Circuit
HIIT
Continuous
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The Speed
Cable
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endurance
fitness
FUN FACT
WORKOUT
GOAL
First-timers
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Interval
Fitness
Strength
Speed
Endurance
Weight Loss
Circuit
HIIT
Continuous
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collarbone, an adjustment
is necessary.
SAFETY
TIPS
In this book
IMPORTANT
Its important to
follow the safety
tips below to
ensure you take all
steps necessary for
a safe, injury-free
workout.
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Tips for
Training Safely
IF YOURE NEW TO HIIT, INTERVAL AND CIRCUIT TRAINING, ENSURE YOU
FIRST UNDERSTAND HOW DEMANDING AND WHAT LEVEL OF FITNESS
AND APTITUDE THEY REQUIRE TO AVOID PHYSICAL INJURY
Familiarize yourself
with the basic jump rope
techniques before you
Ideally,you
should follow each
workout exactly, but
If any advice
or instruction
isnt clear,
dont attempt it.
If at any point any
exercise hurts, stop
immediately. You can
always do the single
bounce and alternate leg
jump rope exercises if
some are uncomfortable
or too challenging for
you.
If you want to
take your training
outdoors, opt for a
tennis court, or a rubber
track for more comfort.
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10
WORKOUT
!
week, you will be ready
to try any of the workouts
you meet all criteria
youre taking into account
age, weight, medical and
physical condition apart
THE INTERNATIONAL
ROPE SKIPPING FEDERATION
When training
indoors, always do so
JUMPING ROPE
TECHNIQUES
The bounce
begins once the
rope reaches
head height
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12
15
Starting
Position
1 4
2 5
The bounce
begins once the
rope reaches
head height
HIGH-KNEE JUMPS
3 6
DOUBLE BOUNCE
BELL JUMP
10 more
to go...
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13
7 10 13
SCISSORS JUMP
HIGH-KNEE JUMPS
SINGLE-FOOT BELL
11
8
14
BACKWARDS JUMPING
STRADDLE JUMP
front to back.
12 15
15
jump rope
techniques
that
once you
master,
will allow
for ariation,
volume and
complexity
increase
for any
workout
you choose
BUTT KICKS
DOUBLE-UNDERS
For each bounce, two rope
executed. Start with the
basic bounce technique and
gradually increase wrist
rotation to perform the
double under.
These are
Extra Tip:
Jump straight up
and spin the rope
very fast
Extra Tip:
This is an advanced
technique
that improves
coordination and
engages the upper
body into the
exercise
JUMP ROPE
WORKOUTS
AS WITH EVERY TYPE
OF EXERCISE, PROPER,
THOROUGH WARM-UP AND
COOL-DOWN ARE ESSENTIAL
FOR AN EFFECTIVE, INJURYFREE WORKOUT.
WE PRESENT TO YOU A
TYPICAL WARM-UP AND
COOL-DOWN SESSION, WHICH
YOU SHOULD PERFORM
BEFORE AND AFTER EACH
WORKOUT WITHOUT FAIL.
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15
Total
body stretch:
focus on calf,
hip flexor, and
hamstring
stretches
Warm-up
1
MINUTE
30
squats
SECONDS
30
SECONDS
1
MINUTE
MINUTE
1
MINUTE
low-intensity
basic bounce w/o a jump rope
low intensity combo, single bounce
and alternate foot jumping rope
total
body stretch
Workout Structure
and How to choose
the best workout
THE FOLLOWING WORKOUTS
ARE NUMBERED ACCORDING
TO COMPLEXITY
#1
Workouts numbered
#2
#3
Workouts numbered #3
and beginners,
Cool-Down
3
MINUTES
on the
spot walking
NOTE
IN ORDER TO AVOID OVER AND
UNDER TRAINING YOU SHOULD
BEAR IN MIND AND CONTROL
FOR FOUR FACTORS:
FREQUENCY
of workout
How many times a week you
exercise
CHALLENGE LEVEL
How hard and intense
the workout is
DURATION
How long each training session is
TYPE
MINUTES
FOUR TRAINING
MODELS, WE PRESENT
THEIR MAIN BENEFITS.
THIS WILL HELP
YOU CHOOSE THE
ONE THAT CAN HELP
YOU REACHYOUR
FITNESS GOALS
FASTER.
Jump Rope
Workouts
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16
FINDING
THE PERFECT
WORKOUT FOR YOU
your
Understand your
fitness level,
your fitness
and health goal
and workout
preference
IF YOURE UNCERTAIN
OVER WHAT THE
IDEAL FREQUENCY,
WORKOUT INTENSITY,
DURATION AND
TYPE OF TRAINING
YOU SHOULD
CHOOSE, CONSULT
APHYSICAL FITNESS
PROFESSIONAL.
TAKING INTO ACCOUNT
YOUR HEALTH, PHYSICAL
CONDITION AND MEDICAL
HISTORY WILL HELP YOU
MAKE A SAFE CHOICE.
SIMILARLY, IF YOU
CHOOSE, SAY TO
DO WORKOUT #2
OF THE CIRCUIT
TRAINING AND
START FEELING
BREATHLESS AND
LIGHTHEADED
you can adjust the
workout intensity
by switching
to Workout #1,
reducing the
workout duration
or by switching
to an entirely
WORKOUTS
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17
Continuous
Training Workout
WORKOUT #1
(5mins.)
15
squats
30
30
bounce w/o a jump rope
Helps with
high blood
pressure and
cholesterol
management
FACT BOX
Basic Jump
Double Bounce
Basic Jump
Scissor Jump
WORKOUT TYPE:
aerobic
FREQUENCY:
DURATION:
20 minutes
LEVEL:
Beginners to
30
BENEFITS OF CONTINUOUS
JUMP ROPE TRAINING
1
Jog in place without jumping
1
Warm-up easy,
total body stretches
(focus on calf, hip
flexor, and hamstring
stretches)
(4mins.)
1
3
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WORKOUT #3
15
squats
15
squats
(5mins.)
(5 mins.)
WORKOUT #2
30
30
bounce w/o a jump rope
245 easy, total body stretches (focus on calf,
FACT BOX
Basic Jump
Bell Jump
Straddle Jump
Basic Jump
Alternate Jump
Basic Jump
Double Unders
30
30
bounce w/o a jump rope
245 easy, total body stretches (focus on calf,
DURATION:
20 minutes
LEVEL:
WORKOUT TYPE:
aerobic
FREQUENCY:
Jump
Rope Workout
Benefit
Never lock your knees
when skipping. They
should always be bent
to avoid injury.
Basic Jump
Alternate Leg Jump
Bell Jump
Basic Jump
Butt Kick Jump
Alternate Leg Jump
1
1
1
1
DURATION:
25-30 minutes
LEVEL:
Intermediate to
WORKOUT TYPE:
aerobic
FREQUENCY:
Skier Jump
Scissors Jump
Double- Unders
Straddle Cross
Alternate Leg Jump
Low-Intensity Basic Jump
Combo Jump (alternate between basic jump and side
(4mins.)
1
FACT BOX
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
(4mins.)
1
3
If you can go
on (youre advance
level), repeat exercises
from minute 05:00 to
10:00 once you finish
this set.
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Interval Training
Workout
(5mins.)
WORKOUT #1
15
squats
30
30
bounce w/o a jump rope
245 easy, total body stretches (focus on calf,
FACT BOX
DURATION:
LEVEL:
Beginner
WORKOUT TYPE:
Aerobic
FREQUENCY:
1
1
(4mins.)
classic cardio workout only in less time
1
3
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WORKOUT #3
15
squats
15
squats
(5mins.)
(5 mins.)
WORKOUT #2
30
30
bounce w/o a jump rope
245 easy, total body stretches (focus on calf,
30
30
bounce w/o a jump rope
245 easy, total body stretches (focus on calf,
FACT BOX
DURATION:
20 minutes
DURATION:
LEVEL:
Intermediate
WORKOUT TYPE:
Aerobic
FREQUENCY:
FACT BOX
LEVEL:
Intermediate to
FREQUENCY:
1
1
1
(4mins.)
1
3
(4mins.)
1
3
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Circuit Training
WORKOUT #1
BLOCK 1: (5mins.)
Assists with
weight loss due
to efficient calorie
burning
15
squats
30
30
bounce w/o a jump rope
245 easy, total body stretches (focus on calf,
Basic Jump
Alternate Leg Jump
Bell Jump
Side to Side Jump
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
30
1
Plank hold 1
Pushups
DURATION:
26 minutes
BLOCK 3 (5mins.)
BLOCK 4 (5mins.)
LEVEL:
Beginner
WORKOUT TYPE:
Aerobic
FREQUENCY:
EQUIPMENT
2 7-10lbs
dumbbells
Jump rope
Elevated flat surface
or gym bench
Crunches
calorie burning
FACT BOX
(4mins.)
1
3
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15
squats
WORKOUT #3
BLOCK 1: (5mins.)
BLOCK 1: (5mins.)
WORKOUT #2
30
30
bounce w/o a jump rope
245 easy, total body stretches (focus on calf,
15
squats
30
30
bounce w/o a jump rope
245 easy, total body stretches (focus on calf,
FACT BOX
BLOCK 2 JUMP ROPE (5mins.)
1
1
1
1
1
Basic Jump
Side to Side Jump
1
1
1
1
1
Squats
Pushups
Crunches
Sumo Squats
Plank Hold
BLOCK 4 (5mins.)
1
1
1
1
1
push-ups
Triceps kickbacks
DURATION:
58 minutes
BLOCK 5 (5mins.)
1
1
1
1
1
BLOCK 4 (5mins.)
BLOCK 5 (5mins.)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
basic jump
alternate foot jump
scissors
double unders
knee highs
1
1
1
30
1
BLOCK 3 (5mins.)
tricep kickbacks
plank hold
Crunches
Long arm crunches
x2 side plan
weighted crunches
REPEAT BLOCKS 2 TO 5 THREE TIMES FOR A TOTAL MAIN WORKOUT DURATION OF 60 MINUTES.
(4mins.)
on the spot walking
FREQUENCY:
1
3
DURATION:
72 minutes
LEVEL:
Intermediate to
1
1
1
1
1
LEVEL:
Beginner to
Intermediate
FREQUENCY:
Straddle
Double-Under
Plank Hold
FACT BOX
(4mins.)
1
3
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High-Intensity Interval
Training (HIIT)
WORKOUT #1
(5mins.)
15
squats
30
30
bounce w/o a jump rope
245 easy, total body stretches (focus on calf,
BENEFITS OF HIIT
Get more out of a workout due to the
many bouts of high intensity (a 10-minute
workout equals half an hour on the treadmill
high speed
basic bounce jump 5 rest
30
30
30
FACT BOX
DURATION:
20 minutes
LEVEL:
Beginner
FREQUENCY:
(4mins.)
1
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WORKOUT #3
15
squats
15
squats
(5mins.)
(5 mins.)
WORKOUT #2
30
30
bounce w/o a jump rope
245 easy, total body stretches (focus on calf,
30
30
30
Straddle5 rest
30
Each
exercise is 30
seconds long;
25 full-speed exercising
and 5 seconds
active rest
30
30
30
Scissors 5 rest
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
Straddle5 rest
30
30
LEVEL:
Beginner to
Intermediate
WORKOUT TYPE:
Aerobic and
Anaerobic
FREQUENCY:
DURATION:
31 minutes
30
30
245 easy, total body stretches (focus on calf,
FACT BOX
30
30
FACT BOX
30
30
DURATION:
38 minutes
30
LEVEL:
30
Scissors5 rest
30
30
30
Scissors5 rest
WORKOUT TYPE:
Aerobic and
Anaerobic
FREQUENCY:
30
(4mins.)
1
Each technique
should be executed for
30 seconds; 25 second
high-intensity and 5 active
rest, jogging in place
(4mins.)
1
3
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Rope Jumping
Fitness eBook
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