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How many movements can you think of which simultaneously improve speed, coordination, endurance and strength? Clean and jerk? Rowing and burpees? Alright, but what if all you’ve got to work with is a jump rope, a few hundred grams, and maybe access to a bike every now and then?We all saw weighted jump ropes at […]
There are a lot of jump ropes out there, and as a beginner they’ll either all look the same to you, or it’ll be confusing as hell trying to figure out which one you ought to choose. The solution, of course, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced Regionals athlete, is the Velites Fire 2.0. […]
As with any sports training, jumping rope demands the best possible equipment, if you’re to get the most out of your workout. Choosing the right materials and the highest quality you can afford, not only gets you off to the best start, it can help to circumvent two common problems:Injuries caused by poor technique (due to poor equipment)Ineffective […]
No matter the obstacles you bump into, staying on track with training throughout the whole year is crucial for improvement.Those who improve most, are usually also the most consistent and committed individuals. Not because they are some kind of super humans with no real life issues going on, but simply because they train for the […]
Before turning to the actual process of how to adjust your skipping rope for double unders, to suit your physique and height, let us consider the consequences of using a wrongly adjusted rope. These can basically be divided into 3:Injuries that may be caused by a wrongly adjusted rope. Loss of energy efficiency in performing double unders. Maintenance […]