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Rope Skipping for Fun

 
Introduction
Advantage of Skipping
Five Steps To Follow In Skipping
a) Choose A Rope That Suits You
b) Choose Proper Sports Shoe
c) Do Warm-Up Exercise Before Skipping
d) Skip in correct posture
e) Cool-down exercise
Recommendations of Artistic Skipping
Virtual Class for Rope Skipping for Fun
Download Pamphlet of Rope Skipping for Fun
Picture: Rope Skipping for Fun

Introduction

Skipping is a great physical exercise. It helps to improve responsiveness, increase stamina, maintain handsome figure, thus achieving physical fitness. We can start skipping with simple equipment. All we need is just a rope, light clothing and a pair of suitable sports shoes. Besides, the exercise takes up little space and can be practiced almost everywhere. We can skip alone or with as many people as we like. Therefore, skipping is a simple and easy sport to play.

Advantages of Skipping

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You can determine the amount of exercise and adjust your own rhythm. It is a sporting activity suitable for people with different physiques.
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Skipping calls for the coordination of feet, hands and brain which helps to exercise the limbs and improve body agility.
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One skip is equivalent to jumping with an object of your weight on your back, which can help build up your muscle resilience and cardiopulmonary function.
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Skipping, which involves the whole body, can accelerate metabolism and blood circulation, thus strengthening the vascular function.
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Daily exercise helps to keep a fine figure, a healthy body and a sound mind.
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Increasing bone density.

Skip in Safety

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Skip on smooth ground which surface should not be uneven or have any holes.
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Make sure there is enough space between you and the other skippers so as to avoid being hit by their ropes.

Five Steps To Follow In Skipping


A) Choose a Rope that Suits You
Choose a rope that suits your height. A rope with the right length can easily move round the head and the body of the player. A rope too long or too short will hamper skipping movements.

How to measure:
To choose a rope with the right length, beginner should place his/her feet in the middle of the rope and lift both ends up to his/her armpits. (See picture on the right)

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B) Choose Proper Sports Shoes
To reduce the impact of skipping on your feet, you should choose a pair of sports shoes with shock-proof or insole design.

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2003| Important notices Last revision date: 18 June, 2007