Jump rope
- Cardio
- Intermediate
- Bodyweight
Muscles worked
Main: Full body
Measured in minutes.
How to do it
- Hold the handles at hip height and turn the rope with your wrists.
- Jump only a few centimetres, landing softly on the balls of your feet.
Tip: Start with short intervals, for example 30 seconds on and 30 off.
Take extra care if…
- You have a current problem with your ankles, knees. This exercise puts load through them.
- High impact (jumping or running). This is not recommended during pregnancy for some of these, so check with your midwife or doctor.
General guidance only, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts, and get advice from a doctor or qualified professional if pain continues.