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King Athletic

FITNESS REVOLUTIONS
STAMINA, SPEED
& STRENGTH
WORKOUTS

Find the perfect jump


rope workout for you
by Simon Sekski

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KING ATHLETIC JUMP ROPE FITNESS REVOLUTIONS

STAMINA, SPEED & STRENGTH WORKOUTS

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

Founder & Head Coach

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CONTENT
Welcome Note
Starter Tips
Choose the Right Workout for your Jump Rope
Jump Rope Shortening and Adjustment

Safety Tips
Tips for Training Safely

Jump Rope Techniques


Jumping Rope Workouts
Warm-up
Cool-down
Continuous Training Workouts
Interval Jump Rope Training Workouts
Circuit Jump Rope Training Workouts
HIIT Jump Rope Workouts

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.

The Speed Jump Rope


Speed ropes are designed for speed building. Runners, swimmers,
tennis, rugby, and soccer players all need speed for optimal performance.

The Speed Cable


The Speed Cable is a groundbreaking speed jump rope with wire

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endurance

cardio

The leather jump rope


is a slightly lighter jump
rope than the Speed
Rope and is used in
strength, cardio and
weight loss training.
Due to it being slightly
lighter than most jump

weight
loss

ALL OF THE MAIN


TRAINING CATEGORIES
CAN BE PRACTICED
WITH THIS JUMP
ROPE, HOWEVER IT IS
OPTIMAL FOR INTERVAL,
CONTINUOUS AND
CIRCUIT TRAINING
WORKOUTS.

FUN FACT

AS YOU WILL OBSERVE


IN THE TABLE BELOW,
THE LEATHER JUMPROPE
IS GREAT FOR ADVANCED ATHLETES
THAT ARE NEW TO ROPING,
BUT LOOKING FOR A LOW-IMPACT,
ENDURANCE TYPE TRAINING.

ropes, it is popular with


beginners because you
can quickly learn how
out.

THE FOLLOWING TABLE INDICATES THE OPTIMAL WORKOUT TYPES


AND OBJECTIVES BEST SUITED FOR THIS TYPE OF JUMP ROPE.
EXPERTISE LEVEL

WORKOUT

GOAL

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

Interval

Fitness
Strength
Speed
Endurance
Weight Loss
Interval

Circuit
HIIT
Continuous

This jump rope is ideal for warming up and


cooling down using a
faster speed workout
jump rope
The King Athletics
Leather Jump Rope exhibits all the main features needed to ensure
training.

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The Speed
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speed

Speed ropes are designed


for speed building. Runners,
swimmers, tennis, rugby, and
soccer players all need speed
for optimal performance. Thats

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

Also, CrossFit, MMA, boxing


and other martial arts athletes
reach their full speed potential
with Speed Training jump rope
workouts.

SPEED JUMP ROPES


ARE THE MOST
VERSATILE; THEY ARE
EQUALLY SUITABLE
FOR BEGINNERS TO
ADVANCED INDIVIDUALS
AND PROFESSIONAL
ATHLETES.

FUN FACT

WITH A SPEED ROPE WORKOUT


YOU CAN QUICKLY DEVELOP YOUR
AGILITY, ENDURANCE AND SPEED
IN A FOCUSED MANNER.

The King Athletic Speed Rope


features all of these needed
speed training and complement
any other training you do.

THE FOLLOWING TABLE INDICATES THE OPTIMAL WORKOUT TYPES


AND OBJECTIVES BEST SUITED FOR THIS TYPE OF JUMP ROPE.
SINCE THE SPEED ROPE IS THE MOST VERSATILE JUMP ROPE IT
CAN BE USED FOR VIRTUALLY ANY WORKOUT IRRESPECTIVE OF
YOUR EXPERTISE AND FITNESS LEVEL.
EXPERTISE LEVEL

WORKOUT

GOAL

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

Interval

Fitness
Strength
Speed
Endurance
Weight Loss
Interval

Circuit
HIIT
Continuous

For beginners, its easier to get


used to the speeds that can be
can easily control how fast they
to get yourself familiar with
whipping with it.
Pro athletes that seek to enhance their footwork, coordination and speed, integrate
jump rope speed training into
their regimen. Double unders,
the popular jump rope tech-

MMA, boxing and CrossFitenthusiasts.

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The Speed
Cable

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endurance

The Speed Cable is a groundbreaking speed jump rope with


wire assembly perfect for high
intensity speed training. Interspeed

fitness

for their speed workouts.


You can choose a Speed Cable
instead of a Speed Rope if

A SPEED CABLE ROPE

on speed building. The Speed


Cable is highly recommended if
youre interested in HIIT.

IDEAL FOR HIIT


AND CIRCUIT WORKOUTS.

THANKS TO ITS ASSEMBLY,


IT ALLOWS FOR ADVANCED
JUMPING TECHNIQUES
THAT INCREASE BOTH
YOUR SPEED AND
SPEED ENDURANCE,
WHILE AT THE SAME
TIMEPROVIDINGA
POWERFUL CALORIEBUSTING AND STAMINAENHANCING WORKOUT.

FUN FACT

JUST LIKE THE SPEED ROPE,


THE SPEED CABLE IS WIDELY
USED IN SPEED TRAINING BY
PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR
ATHLETES.

The Speed Cable is a popular


choice among athletes doing
CrossFit, MMA, boxing, swim-

THE FOLLOWING TABLE INDICATES THE OPTIMAL WORKOUT TYPES


AND OBJECTIVES BEST SUITED FOR THIS TYPE OF JUMP ROPE.
EXPERTISE LEVEL

WORKOUT

GOAL

First-timers
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

Interval

Fitness
Strength
Speed
Endurance
Weight Loss

Circuit
HIIT
Continuous

doing speed and speed endurance training.


The Speed Cable is easy to use.
If youre an athlete that wants
to build speed, coordination,
agility and strength you are
highly encouraged to work out
with a Speed Cable and preferably opt for a HIIT or Circuit
workout.
You can perform most jump
rope techniques with the
Speed Cable and its ideal for
Double unders.

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Jump Rope Shortening


and Adjustment

IF YOURE USING THE


SPEED ROPE OR THE
LEATHER JUMP ROPE
THEN:
Remove the handle cap
Pull out the rope

ADJUSTING YOUR ROPES LENGTH WILL ENSURE THE WORKOUT WILL BE


SMOOTH, SAFE AND ABOVE ALL, EFFECTIVE.

TO FIND THE IDEAL


LENGTH FOR YOUR
JUMP ROPE BASED
ON YOUR HEIGHT
AND HAND LENGTH
DO THE FOLLOWING
Let your jump rope
hang loose on the
ground. Step with one
foot on the mid of the
jump rope and hold both
handles.

Now raise your


hands to your chest
while holding the rope
handles to see how high
the handles go.

When you raise your


hands you should
reach your underarm
height thats the ideal
rope length.

If the rope only


reaches up to

collarbone, an adjustment
is necessary.

position. Put the handle


cap back on.

IF YOURE USING THE


SPEED CABLE
you need to use the screw
adjustment system to
cut the rope to the right
length.

Now that you


know how to adjust
your jump rope for ideal
workouts, you can make the
workout experience as
efficient as possible

Lets see some safety


tips to ensure your
workout is also safe!

SAFETY
TIPS

In this book

YOU WILL FIND ROPE WORKOUTS TO


IMPROVE YOUR FITNESS AND HEALTH.
THESE TRAINING SAMPLES HOWEVER, ARE
NOT MEDICALLY PRESCRIBED AND IN FACT,
ITS WISE TO CONSULT A FITNESS AND
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL BEFORE TRYING
ANY INTENSE WORKOUT STRATEGIES.
ESPECIALLY IF YOU SUFFERED, OR ARE
CURRENTLY REHABILITATING FROM AN
INJURY. YOU NEED TO ENSURE THESE
WORKOUTS WONT EXACERBATE YOUR
INJURY OR IN ANY WAY PUT YOUR HEALTH
AT RISK.
THIS BOOK IS PURELY EDUCATIONAL AND
TARGETED FOR HEALTHY, NON-OBESE
ADULTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE HIIT ENTAILS
SOME RISKS, IF NOT PERFORMED WITH THE
UTMOST CARE AND PROPER EXECUTION.

Take some time


to identify your fitness
profile, i.e. your expertise
level, your workout preference
or ability and your ultimate
workout goal if you havent done
so already. This will allow you
to choose the ideal jump
rope workout.

IMPORTANT
Its important to
follow the safety
tips below to
ensure you take all
steps necessary for
a safe, injury-free
workout.

In the event you experience lightheadedness, shortness of


breath, and/or dizziness during your workout, stop immediately
and adjust your workout plan according to your fitness level.

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Jump rope exercises


are not safe if youre

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

they put too much strain on


your lower body, bones and
joints. So, its best to look
for lower-impact exercises
like swimming and walking.
If in doubt, consult your
physician.
The workouts in this
book are gradually increasing
in intensity. Workout #1 is
always for beginners. Workout
#2 is for intermediate to
and athletes. Always start
with a workout that suits your

Ensure you perform


your jump rope
clean surface.

unique, adjust it to meet


your needs and abilities

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 find any of the


suggested workouts too
complex and demanding, you can
always do a basic jump rope exercise 3
times a week. Ensure you have a proper
5-minute warm-up (see page X) followed
by basic jump rope exercise for 15
minutes. Always wrap up every routine
with a 5-minute cool-down and
stretching session

If you want to
take your training
outdoors, opt for a
tennis court, or a rubber
track for more comfort.

Tips for Training Safely continues on next page

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shock absorption and to


limit the impact on your
joints.
The occasional rope
whip aside, jump rope
exercises do not cause any
injuries.Gradually increase
duration, complexity and
injuries.

Have ample, clear


space for exercising.
If indoors, you need
and at least 10 inches
extra height above
your head.

MUSIC HELPS YOU KEEP A FAST TEMPO AND MOTIVATES YOU


TO STICK TO A WORKOUT EVEN WHEN FATIGUE KICKS IN.
A 130-150 BPM tempo is ideal for medium intensity workouts.
Go for music with up to 180 BPM for high intensity exercising.

IF NECESSARY, INCREASE YOUR

REST PERIODS, SWAP

EXERCISES OR DECREASE THE


VOLUME OF A

WORKOUT

Each jump should be


completed by landing on your
toes
put too much strain on your feet and
knee joints.
Its best to think of rope
skipping as gentle bouncing. You
should always bounce from the balls
of your feet (the front part of your

!
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

ASSERTS THAT A WOOD, SPRING


CUSHIONED GYM FLOOR IS THE
IDEAL JUMP ROPE SURFACE.

Jumping Rope Techniques

FOR YOUR FIRST JUMP ROPE WORKOUT, DONT OVERDO IT

Choose shoes with


a cushion sole for extra
comfort. The American
Council on Exercise
recommends crosstraining shoes to reduce
injury risk.

ALWAYS LAND ON YOUR TOES!

When training
indoors, always do so

JUMPING ROPE
TECHNIQUES

Jump rope workouts are fun


YOU CAN SWAP BETWEEN EXERCISES, ADD NEW ONES
FOR VARIETY AND MOTIVATION AND CREATE BRAND NEW
WORKOUTS JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT.

There are over 50 different jump rope techniques


YOU CAN TRY AND MOST OF THEM CAN BE EXECUTED WITH
SLIGHT VARIATION (I.E. SINGLE FOOT, BACKWARDS, SQUATTING
AND SO ON). SO, YOU CAN IMAGINE HOW MANY OPTIONS YOU
HAVE AND REALLY, YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE FOR ANOTHER BORING
CARDIO WORKOUT EVER AGAIN!

The bounce
begins once the
rope reaches
head height

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Unless otherwise stated, the starting


position is standing in upright position,
head looking forward, knees slightly bent,
rope handle in each hand with the jump
rope hanging loose behind your heels.
Arms are relaxed, at hips height and facing
downwards and the swing starts from the
wrist and not the arm. The bounce begins
once the rope reaches head height.

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Starting
Position

1 4

BASIC BOUNCE JUMP


The single bounce jump

alternate foot jump, only you


your feet at the same time.

2 5

ALTERNATE FOOT JUMP


bounce jump where you
alternate between your feet
for each bounce. To execute,
not backwards as if you
were jogging in place.

The bounce
begins once the
rope reaches
head height

HIGH-KNEE JUMPS

SIDE TO SIDE JUMP

Another basic jump,


for each bounce you jump
and for the next bounce,
Also called Skier or Slalom
jump.

3 6

DOUBLE BOUNCE

BELL JUMP

Jump once when jump rope

Jump backwards for one jump


then forward for the next
without stopping.

again before the jump rope


perform the double bounce.
twice. Also known as jog
step.

10 more
to go...

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SCISSORS JUMP

The bounce starts with the


right foot extended forward,
while still in mid-air switch
legs so that once you land the

HIGH-KNEE JUMPS

SINGLE-FOOT BELL

alternate foot jump, only you

A more complex bell workout.


Bounce with one foot bent.

when bounce is complete.

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8
14

and the right foot backwards.

BACKWARDS JUMPING

STRADDLE JUMP

A single bounce jump, only

STRADDLE CROSS JUMP

For this technique, you


spread both feet to either

front to back.

Stand feet shoulder-width


apart. Bounce to straddle
position, cross legs on return
before landing.

to the right side for each


you do jumping jacks only
with a jump rope.

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

Do the basic single bounce


jump but with exaggerated
foot motion so that your feet
touch your bottom.

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

BASIC CROSSOVER JUMP


your head, cross your arms
ina slightly downward motion.
The moment the rope passes
under your feet, restore your
arms to their initial position.
symbol with your hands to
execute accurately the form.

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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Total
body stretch:
focus on calf,
hip flexor, and
hamstring
stretches

Warm-up
1

on the spot marching


with exaggerated

MINUTE

30

squats

SECONDS

30
SECONDS

1
MINUTE

MINUTE

on the spot jogging

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

Workouts numbered #2 are


for beginner to intermediate

#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

hamstrings, wrists and

MINUTES

FOR EACH OF THE

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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FINDING
THE PERFECT
WORKOUT FOR YOU

IN THIS SECTION YOU WILL FIND THE 4 MAIN TYPES OF WORKOUT


CONTINUOS TRAINING WORKOUT
INTERVAL TAINTING WORKOUT
CIRCUIT TRAINING
HIGHT INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING (HIIT)

your

goal and workout


preference.
a physical
See which of
the four types of
training is closer to
you
understood and
implemented all
and safety tips.
working out.
Adjust the training
if you feel its not
quite right.

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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Continuous
Training Workout

WORKOUT #1

Continuous training is the ultimate stamina

(5mins.)

training for a set period of time, usually about

on the spot marching with exaggerated

15

squats

30
30
bounce w/o a jump rope

Helps with
high blood
pressure and
cholesterol
management

245 easy, total body stretches (focus on calf,

MAIN WORKOUT (11.30mins.)

FACT BOX

Basic Jump

Side to Side Jump

Double Bounce

Basic Jump

Scissor Jump

Alternate Foot Jump

WORKOUT TYPE:
aerobic
FREQUENCY:

- Jog in place without jumping

less if doing other


forms of exercising.

DURATION:
20 minutes
LEVEL:
Beginners to

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BENEFITS OF CONTINUOUS
JUMP ROPE TRAINING

Alternate Foot Jump

Medium intensity basic jump

Low-intensity basic jump

1
Jog in place without jumping
1

Warm-up easy,
total body stretches
(focus on calf, hip
flexor, and hamstring
stretches)

Low-intensity Basic Jump

Promotes strong metabolism


Helps with high blood pressure and
cholesterol management

(4mins.)
1
3

on the spot walking

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WORKOUT #3

on the spot marching with exaggerated

on the spot marching with exaggerated

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,

MAIN WORKOUT (15mins.)

FACT BOX

Basic Jump

Alternate Leg Jump

Bell Jump

Straddle Jump

Basic Jump

Alternate Jump

Knee High Jump

Basic Jump

Butt Kicks Jump

Combo Jump (basic jump

Double Unders

Low Intensity alternate leg Jump

Low Intensity Skier Jump

Low Intensity Basic Jump

30
30
bounce w/o a jump rope
245 easy, total body stretches (focus on calf,

MAIN WORKOUT (18mins.)

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

High Intensity alternate foot jump


Double-unders
Low Intensity Basic Jump

on the spot walking

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

on the spot walking

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

longer periods of time and with a much higher


intensity than you would normally be able to.

on the spot marching with exaggerated

15

squats

30
30
bounce w/o a jump rope
245 easy, total body stretches (focus on calf,

You get the


same results
with classic cardio
workout only in
less time

MAIN WORKOUT (14mins.)


1

If you find the


15-second rest period
too short, you can adjust
the workout to 40 of
exercising and 20 of
active rest.

FACT BOX

DURATION:

INTERVAL TRAINING BENEFITS

LEVEL:
Beginner
WORKOUT TYPE:
Aerobic
FREQUENCY:

1
1

Variation keeps boredom at bay!


REPEAT ONE MORE TIME

(4mins.)
classic cardio workout only in less time

1
3

on the spot walking

20

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WORKOUT #3

on the spot marching with exaggerated

on the spot marching with exaggerated

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,

MAIN WORKOUT (6mins x3 sets=18mins.)

30
30
bounce w/o a jump rope
245 easy, total body stretches (focus on calf,

MAIN WORKOUT (8mins x4 sets=32mins.)


1

FACT BOX

DURATION:
20 minutes

DURATION:

LEVEL:
Intermediate
WORKOUT TYPE:
Aerobic
FREQUENCY:

FACT BOX

LEVEL:
Intermediate to

FREQUENCY:
1

1
1

(4mins.)
1
3

on the spot walking

(4mins.)
1
3

on the spot walking

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Circuit Training

WORKOUT #1

Circuit training is a high-intensity aerobic

BLOCK 1: (5mins.)

sports equipment, circuit training builds


strength and endurance and speed.

Assists with
weight loss due
to efficient calorie
burning

on the spot marching with exaggerated

15

squats

30
30
bounce w/o a jump rope
245 easy, total body stretches (focus on calf,

BLOCK 2 JUMP ROPE (4mins.)


1
1
1
1

Basic Jump
Alternate Leg Jump
Bell Jump
Side to Side Jump

1
1
1
1
1

Squats with 10lbs dumbbells


Lunges w/ dumbbells

1
1
1
30
1

Plank hold 1
Pushups

DURATION:
26 minutes

BLOCK 3 (5mins.)

BENEFITS OF CIRCUIT TRAINING

BLOCK 4 (5mins.)

Circuit training builds muscle endurance

LEVEL:
Beginner
WORKOUT TYPE:
Aerobic
FREQUENCY:

EQUIPMENT

2 7-10lbs
dumbbells
Jump rope
Elevated flat surface
or gym bench

Crunches

EACH CIRCUIT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED BY 1 REST PERIOD. AS YOU GRADUALLY


BUILD STAMINA AND MUSCLE STRENGTH YOU CAN DO BLOCK 2 TO 4 TWICE.

calorie burning

CIRCUIT TRAINING IS A TOTAL BODY WORKOUT;


WITH EVERY EXERCISE YOU FOCUS ON A
DIFFERENT MUSCLE GROUP STRENGTHENING

Side Dips w/ dumbbells

FACT BOX

(4mins.)
1
3

on the spot walking

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KING ATHLETIC JUMP ROPE FITNESS REVOLUTIONS

STAMINA, SPEED & STRENGTH WORKOUTS

on the spot marching with exaggerated

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,

on the spot marching with exaggerated

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 2 JUMP ROPE (5mins.)


Basic Bounce Jump
Scissors Jump
Side to Side Jump
Butt Kick Jumping
Straddle Jump
Chest Presses
Hammer Curl
Lateral Raises

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.)

Jump Rope Workout Benefit


Jump ropes are a low impact exercise that
when performed correctly, has almost zero
chance of injury...

Basic Bounce Jump


Scissors Jump
Side to Side Jump
Butt Kicks
Knee High Jump

tricep kickbacks

Jump Rope Workout Benefit


As a medium to high intensity workout, jump
rope regimens result in better cardio and
physical fitness than other types of exercise.

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:

BLOCK 3 DUMBBELLS (5mins.)

DO BLOCKS 2 TO 5 TWICE, TOTAL MAIN WORKOUT DURATION 48.

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

on the spot walking

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KING ATHLETIC JUMP ROPE FITNESS REVOLUTIONS

STAMINA, SPEED & STRENGTH WORKOUTS

High-Intensity Interval
Training (HIIT)

WORKOUT #1
(5mins.)

your cardio endurance.


bouts of exercise interspersed with moderate
intensity exercise. This is mostly suitable for

on the spot marching with exaggerated

15

squats

30
30
bounce w/o a jump rope
245 easy, total body stretches (focus on calf,

and/or with chronic conditions.

Burn fat and


calorie long after
and up to 48 hours
post-workout

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

MAIN WORKOUT (10mins.)


30

high speed
basic bounce jump 5 rest

30

high speed alternate


foot jump 5 rest

30

high speed basic


bounce jump 5 rest

30

high speed knee


high jump 5 rest

FACT BOX
DURATION:
20 minutes
LEVEL:
Beginner
FREQUENCY:

REPEAT 5 TIMES TO COMPLETE A SET.

(4mins.)
1

on the spot walking

Promotes weight loss

JUMP ROPE WORKOUT BENEFIT


hours post-workout
No equipment needed

Jump rope workouts are excellent for


bones due to this being a low-impact workout

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KING ATHLETIC JUMP ROPE FITNESS REVOLUTIONS

STAMINA, SPEED & STRENGTH WORKOUTS

WORKOUT #3

on the spot marching with exaggerated

on the spot marching with exaggerated

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,

MAIN WORKOUT (21mins)


30

Basic Bounce 5 rest

30

Alternate Foot Jump 5 rest

30

Bell jump 5 rest

30

Straddle5 rest

30

Side to Side jump 5 rest

Each
exercise is 30
seconds long;
25 full-speed exercising
and 5 seconds
active rest

Basic Jump 5 rest

30

Double Unders 5 rest

30

Basic Bounce 5 rest

30

Scissors 5 rest

30

Knee High 5 rest

30

Butt Kick Jump 5 rest

30

Basic Bounce 5 rest

30

Alternate Foot Jump 5 rest

30

Alternate Jump bounce5 rest

30

Bell jump5 rest

30

Straddle5 rest

30

Side to Side jump5 rest

30

LEVEL:
Beginner to
Intermediate
WORKOUT TYPE:
Aerobic and
Anaerobic
FREQUENCY:

REPEAT THIS 7-MINUTE SET 3 TIMES

bounce w/o a jump rope

MAIN WORKOUT (28mins.)

DURATION:
31 minutes

30

30
245 easy, total body stretches (focus on calf,

FACT BOX

30

30

on the spot walking

FACT BOX

30

Knee High5 rest

30

Double Unders5 rest

DURATION:
38 minutes

30

Basic Bounce5 rest

LEVEL:

30

Scissors5 rest

30

Knee High5 rest

30

Side to Side Jump5 rest

30

Scissors5 rest

WORKOUT TYPE:
Aerobic and
Anaerobic
FREQUENCY:

30

Basic Bounce5 rest

DO 4 SETS FOR A TOTAL HIIT WORKOUT OF 28 MINUTES.

(4mins.)
1

Each technique
should be executed for
30 seconds; 25 second
high-intensity and 5 active
rest, jogging in place

(4mins.)
1
3

on the spot walking

BIBLIOGRAPHY
Rope Jumping
Fitness eBook
VIDEO AND CONTENT LINKS
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