8 MINUTE SKIPPING WORKOUT

Skipping is a fantastic way to get your cardio in quickly and easily, burning calories whilst strengthening you arms, legs, abs and shoulders!  When I first started skipping I found it absolutely EXHAUSTING but it does get easier – promise. It’s especially good to do whilst travelling as you can easily pop a skipping rope into your luggage. I did a lot of skipping when I was on holiday in the Philippines as it was way too hot to run and their were no gyms I could use.

Skipping tips

• Finding the right length rope – when you place one foot in the centre of the rope the handles shouldn’t come up past your arm pits
• Make sure you’re only rotating your wrists and forearms instead of your whole arm and shoulders.
• Skipping in front of a mirror can really help.
• Don’t feel you need to jump too high – a couple of inches off of the floor will do! Make sure you’re jumping on the balls of your feet.
• Don’t look down at your feet, look ahead. You will learn to judge when to jump and it will also improve your posture when doing so!

Routine:

• 1 Minute – Single Jumps. Swing the rope in a circular motion over your head and under your feet as you jump.
• 30 second rest
• 1 Minute – Alternate Foot Step/Jumps. Swing the rope in a circular motion over your head and under your feet as you jump, landing on your left foot first and then your right on the next rotation.
• 30 second rest
• 1 Minute – Slalom Jumps. Swing the rope in a circular motion over your head and under your feet as you jump. Land first with both feet to the right, then to the left on your next rotation.
• 30 second rest
• 1 Minute – Jumping Jacks. Swing the rope in a circular motion over your head and under your feet as you jump. Land with your feet a little wider than hip width apart, then with your feet together on your next rotation.
• 30 second rest