A jump rope is the simplest and most affordable simulator, familiar to everyone since childhood. It gives serious burdens on the body, especially on the cardiovascular system, and increases endurance. Experts believe that 10 minutes of jumping rope can be equated to 12 minutes of swimming, two sets of tennis, a little jogging or cycling for 6 minutes. The obvious question is what should be the length of the rope so that the workouts are comfortable and effective.
Types of Ropes
Before you determine what should be the length of the rope, you need to understand the types of this sports equipment. Wrong choices can cause inconvenience or even injury. Modern industry offers the following types of jump ropes:
- For children - may contain beads.
- Jump rope with weighting agents (up to 3 kg) - for the development of the upper body.
- Speed Rope.
- With calorie counter (electronic).
- Leather - popular among boxers, develops the speed of reflexes.
- Cotton or nylon is the slowest jump rope, according to experts.
For beginners, the simplest jump rope is suitable, without additional functions. Plastic is the best material, products from it are practical and convenient, suitable for both beginners and professional athletes. Handles should fit comfortably in the hand, should not be heavy or slip out when moving.
After the rope is fully mastered, you can think about buying a more functional model. It is easy to experimentally establish what the length of the rope should be, but, unfortunately, at the time of purchase it is not always possible to jump and determine its quality and compliance with one's own growth.
How long should the rope be?
Let's get it right. Human height is the main parameter that determines what length should be. Ropes can be with adjustable length. In this case, the excess should not be cut off, it is better to tie it to a knot and hide it in a pen. Too long a jump rope will make it difficult to control your movements, there will be problems with exercises of a certain kind. If it is short, you will need to constantly tighten your legs.
An ideal length rope is easy to spot. To do this, take it in your hands, stand with your foot on the middle of the rope and pull along the body. As a result, the handles should be at the height of the armpits, but not lower than the chest.
There is another way: you need to take both handles of sports equipment in your hand, and then extend your hand forward parallel to the floor (a right angle will be obtained between the hand and the body). If the lower end of the sports equipment slightly touches the floor - the desired length is found.
Jump rope for baby
How long should a jump rope be for a child? The selection rules are no different from the recommendations indicated above. An important aspect that deserves attention when buying sports equipment for children is that it should be light, bright and made of safe material. Since the kids grow quickly, children’s rope should not be cut.