If you're just starting out training with your skipping rope and only using it once or twice a week, opt for one with a low to moderate speed.
For more regular training (we’re talking two to four times a week), choose a rope with good rotation (with bearings) for a moderate to rapid speed.
For intense training (more than four times a week) and to add difficulty to your exercises, we suggest choosing a jump rope with weighted handles. This will allow you to do cardio and strength training at the same time.
When thinking about bringing skipping rope to your training, here are few things to remember:
- Skipping for beginners? It’s best to go for a rope for medium to high density, such as PVC or 4 mm steel ropes that are the most suitable for beginners.
- Feel like you want skipping to be your main workout? We would say the best choice would be weighted skipping ropes.
- If you’re using a skipping rope for more functional workouts, a steel cable rope is the one for you, 4mm for beginners and 2.5mm if you have mastered the technique.
- If you’d like to incorporate skipping into your martial arts training, the 4 mm steel or leather ropes are the best to go for.
- If you train outdoors, you can use either weighted jump ropes (with PVC coated cables) or steel cable ropes, preferably 4 mm. Outdoors, in damp conditions, leather or fabric ropes, or wooden handles are not recommended.
- Handles should be comfortable in your hands. When using a skipping rope for working out, go for comfortable lightweight handles, preferably ones that are made of strong durable materials such as metal.
- And if you’re looking to put on a skipping rope show, the only way to go is a colourful beaded skipping rope! These also work well for beginners.
