Just last night, Prime Minister Boris Johnson plunged England into yet another national lockdown in a bid to fight coronavirus.
The restrictions are similar to what we would have seen back in March last year, meaning gyms will sadly remain closed.
It will affect millions of Brits across the country and now it’s never been more important to cater time for exercise.
If you’re not a huge fan of running, a jump rope works an absolute charm for cardio and it can be done anywhere.
You might not have used one since primary school, but did you know skipping is a great way to burn calories?
Here to get you started in 2021 are three jump rope techniques that’ll help torch fat fast – or whatever your fitness goal might be.
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If you’re new to the skipping game, first start off with this easy workout then build it up.
- Standard jumps: 20 seconds
- Rest: 10 seconds
- Right foot hops: 20 seconds
- Rest: 10 seconds
- Left foot hops: 20 seconds
- Rest: 10 seconds
- High knee jumps: 20 seconds
- Rest: 10 seconds
- Standard jumps: 20 seconds
- Rest: 1 minute, then repeat another 2-3 times!
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For those who are pretty decent at skipping can try this workout instead, add an extra set to take it to another level.
- Jump rope jacks: 20 seconds
- Rest: 10 seconds
- Body weight squats: 20 seconds
- Rest: 10 seconds
- Side-to-side jumps: 20 seconds
- Rest: 10 seconds
- Alternating bodyweight lunges: 20 seconds
- Rest: 10 seconds
- Jump rope jacks: 20 seconds
- Rest: 1 minute before starting the next set!
Now this one’s for the masterminds with the jump rope and if it’s too simple, increase the skipping time…
- Boxer step: 30 seconds
- Rest: 10 seconds
- Off-step jump: 30 seconds
- Rest: 10 seconds
- Criss-cross jumps: 30 seconds
- Rest: 10 seconds
- High-knee jumps: 30 seconds
- Rest: 10 seconds
- Boxer step: 30 seconds
- Rest: 1 minute before starting the next few sets.
