This article was co-authored by Tiffany Stafford, CPT . Tiffany Stafford is a Certified Personal Trainer, Holistic Nutritionist, and the Owner of LifeBODY Fitness, a personal training and small group training studio based in Hillsboro, Oregon. She has over 15 years of personal training and coaching experience. She specializes in wellness training, life coaching, and holistic nutrition teaching. She earned her personal training certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). This article has been viewed 492,302 times.
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If you want to lose weight by jumping rope, make sure to use a rope made from plastic rather than cotton, since it’ll last longer and the faster speed will make for a more intense workout. When you start out, master the basic jump by practicing for 15 to 20 minutes a day. While it might be tempting to jump as fast as you can, focus on your form because it's important to keep your hands at your hips and elbows close to your sides. Once you’re better at jumping, incorporate it into a strength training circuit by alternating exercises like lunges, pushups, and planks with rope jumping. To add variety to your jumping, practice hopping side to side while doing basic jumps. For more tips from our co-author, including how to use the correct size jump rope, read on.
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