Adjust a Jump Rope

Jumping rope develops coordination, agility and, when done properly, can provide an intense cardiovascular workout. According to the Harvard Heart Letter, jumping rope can burn 300 to 444 calories every half hour, depending on your body weight. Proper jump rope technique depends on having a rope of the appropriate length; if the rope is too short, youll have a difficult time clearing it safely, and if its too long you wont be able to get up to speed. Both instances also set you up for shoulder, wrist and arm problems, as they force you to alter your jump rope technique to accommodate the incorrect rope length.