Skip Rope
March 17th, 2010Today average levels of fitness have plummeted. Basic body weight exercises are presently “too advanced” for most of the population. The average person cannot even jump rope for more than a few seconds without becoming winded. Many individuals also lack the hand eye coordination and body control necessary to skip rope. The reason for this and the appalling decline in our nation’s overall health is due to a decline of exercise and general activity.
Our nation’s poor physical condition and health is shocking but must not be ignored. We must employ the necessary tactics to get our nation’s health back. One simple and inexpensive way to begin is with a jump rope. Although there are vast arrays of fancy fitness products available, the basic jump rope is a far superior item than others for cardiovascular conditioning and will have remarkable effects on improving overall fitness.
In addition to increasing cardiovascular efficiency, skipping rope also offers gains in foot and hand speed, increased work capacity, improved motor skills and will aid in the reduction of body fat. It also adds fun and provides a new challenge to a tired workout regime.
Jennifer Calderone
Hordon Health
