Using Speed Ropes For Your Exercise Routine

By Traci Witt


There are a myriad of exercise routines out there and people looking to lose weight or gain muscle have tried them all. Or at least it seems like they have. There are routines for endurance and some for speed. There are those for burning calories and some for adding more bulk. But no matter which you are using right now you most likely have included speed ropes at some point.

That is what happened with speed ropes. Now that they are popular there are entire companies dedicated to manufacturing and selling these in a variety of sizes, materials, and specifications. Just like anything else in America we always seem to find ways to make everything bigger and faster and this is no exception.

Initially for fun, kids around the world picked up on jumping rope. It was also a method of exercise used by people in certain sports. Athletes who were looking to increase their speed and endurance often took to this exercise as a way to do just that. It has even been featured in more than a few movies about boxers, runners, and even baseball and football players.

Over the years it has developed from simple workouts to competition to endurance workout routines. People who want to add something a little different to their daily exercises can put this into what they do and really get something more from their time in the gym. The great thing about working out this way is that you can do it anywhere.

Removing any form of resistance makes for a smoother transition with the exercise and therefore a better workout. When used in combination with various other styles of work out many people say that it is probably the most complete exercise you can do. This is maybe one of the reasons why it has taken off so quickly.

Those who add this to their routines are usually looking to burn calories and lose weight. The high endurance workouts can be short or long, it all depends on what your end goal is. People can start with a simple 5 minute workout that builds foot speed and quickness, lower body strength and endurance.

Some will also do these in 30 second intervals so as to give themselves a small break in between. This can be helpful because until you start doing these you really have no clue how tiring it can be. Looks can be deceiving and using these workouts will surely build strength but they also take a lot of energy.

Gone are the days of the simple rope with plastic handles. Today's speed ropes are made from space age materials and used faster and harder than ever before. World class athletes are picking up the craze and adding it to their routines and performers on television and traveling the world are making this the next great thing. If you have not seen it yet, it will not be long before they come to your city.




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