Rope jump - or skipping rope or skipping rope - is a means of aerobic physical training widely used to stimulate general cardiovascular endurance - with main recruitment of the muscles of the legs and shoulders but not only - and to increase calorie consumption. for slimming purposes; in the common imagination, the sport that most often uses this type of training is boxing (boxing).
To be sure, rope jumping is also a sport in its own right. Especially popular in Anglo-Saxon countries, it develops in different specialties (single, double, acrobatic, speed, etc.) which are measured in special competitive circuits.
Jumping rope activates above all the oxidative metabolism but, by increasing the intensity beyond the anaerobic threshold, it also effectively stimulates the anaerobic lactacid metabolism. Many coaches, trainers and sports technicians include it in aerobic circuit training or in any case in the conditioning sheet both in the fitness field And wellness, both sporty.
The execution of the rope jump is for many simple and intuitive, while others have to practice until they acquire synchrony and coordination of movements. The main disadvantage of this activity is, in fact, the initial learning difficulty; it can also be a significant obstacle. the presence of any severe overweight or joint or osteoarticular discomfort in the feet, ankles, knees, hips, back, wrists and shoulders - even if this depends very much on the extent of the disorder. On the other hand, among the primary advantages, we find cost-effectiveness, logistical practicality of execution and efficiency in consuming energy.
