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updated January 1, 2019<\/p>\n
There are a whole lot of different options when it comes to getting in a great cardio workout<\/strong> – and they can cost you quite a lot of money. One of the most effective happens to be among the cheapest – jumping rope.<\/p>\n If you haven’t cottoned on to the benefits of jump rope for cardio and jump rope for weight loss yet, here’s a quick update:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cloth Jump Rope for cardio –<\/strong> this is the most basic and the cheapest type of jump rope. They may be constructed of braided or nylon cord and may or may not come with a handle attached. This type of rope is suitable for beginners and is a good intro into the jump rope field.<\/strong><\/p>\n Beaded Jump Rope for cardio – this type of rope consists of a string of plastic beads that are strung onto nylon cord.<\/strong> Usually, the beads have different colors, which makes the rope look incredibly bright. These ropes are also very cheap. They won’t, however, turn very fast. They should be strictly limited to beginner users.<\/p>\n Weighted Jump Rope for cardio –<\/strong> this version of the jump rope has weighted handles. The rope itself is usually made of PVC or leather.<\/strong> The added weight located in the handles is designed to add an element of extra resistance to work the upper body. It does this to a certain degree but is not the best choice if your focus is on increasing your cardio fitness through increased speed and agility.<\/p>\n Leather Jump Rope for cardio –<\/strong> this type of rope will have either a wooden or plastic handle and a strip of leather. It will turn much quicker than most other types of rope. It is the best jump rope for boxing use and is most preferred by elite trainers.<\/strong><\/p>\n Licorice PVC Jump Rope for cardio –<\/strong> this type of rope consists of plastic handles and a strip of PVC rope. You get a fast rotation with a PVC rope. It is still a relatively inexpensive rope but will give you a better workout than a cloth or beaded jump rope. This is the best jump rope for <\/strong>workout.<\/strong><\/p>\n Speed Jump Rope cardio –<\/strong> As the name implies, the speed rope is the fastest rotating rope on the market. It consists of durable wooden or plastic handles connected by a thin piece of PVC rope.<\/strong> Included in the handles are swivel ball bearings. The ball bearings get rid of any friction or drag which you get with other types of jump rope. The speed rope is our preferred option for serious training.<\/strong><\/p>\n Unless you get the right size of jump rope for cardio for you, your jump rope session will be less than ideal.<\/strong> If you are buying a jump rope for cardio in a store, you can check the length by looping it over your foot at the middle of the rope and then pulling it up. Ideally, the rope should reach up to your armpits.<\/strong> Ropes that only reach to your elbows are too short and could lead to missteps and resultant ankle injuries.<\/p>\n If you are buying a rope online, you cannot perform the shoulder height test.<\/strong> However, the seller will tell you the rope length so that you can follow a simple length height guide:<\/p>\n You might think there’s not that much to think about when buying a jump rope for cardio. But you’d be wrong. There are plenty of inferior ropes on the market. They are not only likely to prove pretty useless functionally, but they are also potentially dangerous. Here’s what you should be looking out for to ensure that you don’t end up with a dud:<\/p>\n\n
Types of Jump Ropes<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Getting the Right Size of Jump Rope for Cardio For You<\/span><\/h2>\n
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What to Look For in a Jump Rope for Cardio<\/span><\/h2>\n
Best Jump Ropes of 2019<\/span><\/h2>\n
The Top 5 Jump Ropes at a Glance<\/span><\/h3>\n