Ultimate Jump Rope Workouts by Brett Stewart (26-Jul-2012) Paperback

by Brett Stewart

HARD-CORE JUMP ROPING FOR EXTREME FITNESS
You certainly jumped rope as a kid, but you probably didn't realize this fun activity is also a kickass workout for shredding all the major muscles—arms, legs, butt, abs, shoulders and chest. With this book, you turn a simple jump rope into a power tool

• Build muscle
• Boost endurance
• Amplify explosive power
• Improve agility
• Enhance overall fitness

From beginning tips on proper form and picking the right rope to advanced tricks like double unders and knee tucks, Ultimate Jump Rope Workouts will teach you to jump like a pro and get in the best shape of your life.

Genres: Fitness, Nonfiction, Ebooks

Paperback

First published July 3, 2012

About the author

Fitness geek & guinea pig (swim, bike, run, ski, OCRs, etc.)
My goal in life is to have fun while getting fit - and facilitate others to do the same.
Having over a dozen fitness books published worldwide gives me the opportunity to chat with youths in India about the importance of at least 20 minutes a day of activity and be a guest speaker at elementary schools or business academies here in the United States.

Reviews

[Dna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need to buy this book.

[Dave Riley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is probably the best book on the subjet of rope jumping I've read and would suit the would-be skipper. Not that there is much to jumping over a piece of string but you want to do it with protecting yourself in mind and getting the most out of your exertions.

I've added rope jumping to my HIIT workouts and it fits in just fine. Rope jumping also adds a skill challenge which I really appreciate. Its' like learning to dance and then seeing how long you can dance for. Here Stewart et al does the smart thing and focuses on the basic business of lifting the body against gravity while passing a rope underneath. No major claims are made for the skill but then one key aspect is ofte missed: a rope is a go anywhere piece of exercise equipment and you can even shadow jump without it.

I also like to watch people jump. It's balletic and very celebratory of the human form.

To think I could do that...well, why not?

[Duc]

Good one

[Govinda Parasrampuria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although I love to run, I recently started skipping rope because I neither had a place to run nor the time. And boy, I am loving it!
Skipping rope is right at the top in the list of most calorie burning activities. The best thing about it is that it needs the least amount of investment: time or money, to provide the same benefits as other exercises. Also, it is easier on the joints and ligaments than running.
Thanks to this book I came to know the reason why I always kept stumbling while skipping using my current rope. Turns out it is a few inches shorter than it must be for my height.
Having completed the 7 Weeks to Getting Ripped: The Ultimate Weight-Free, Gym-Free Training Program, I have high hopes for this one too. Never have I loved working out so much in my life.
To a fitter self!

[Spook Sulek · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually really liked this one, and it's true that jumping rope gives one amazing health benefits for a fraction of the cost (temporal and monetary) of just about any other exercise. Fun, too! I'm sold, and the workout plans and directions are surprisingly clear; I think we've all read books that either over or under explained what they wanted us to do, and this manual strikes a happy medium.

[Carolyn Page · Rating 4 out of 5]

The one person I know who jumps rope is the most fit professional I know, so this makes sense. An explanation on the benefits of jumping rope, several workouts and warm-ups, and step by step explanations of the different exercises used. Very useful.

[Jo Oehrlein · Rating 3 out of 5]

Best part of the book is a chapter with photo illustrations of jump rope variations (scissors, Ali step, etc.).

The training plans are also useful.

[Josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

A practical reminder of why working against gravity is good for our health.

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it

[Valters Bondars · Rating 4 out of 5]

7/10

[Jessie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well laid out. Easy to get through the info. Encouraging tone over all. Makes you think anyone can do it.