Set a world record in jumping rope

What you need:

• A good skipping rope
• Strong legs
• persistence
• speed
• concentration
• A good balance
• ambition
• discipline

Over time, jumping rope has really developed into a martial art in which there are not only individual fights, but also team competitions. With jumping rope you have the advantage that you can practice this sport at pretty much any age, in almost any place and at any time. That is what makes it so attractive to many.

This will bring you a little closer to your dream of the world record jumping rope

• Prepare yourself well. Buy a good jump rope. You won't be able to enjoy cheap skipping ropes for long, because they usually consist of Inferior material and cannot use ball bearings at the interface between rope and handle show. This, in turn, can lead to failure and discouragement from your feet tangle or the rope does not "run smoothly" - especially if it is only made of thin, light material consists. It has to have a certain weight and skipping ropes usually only have them if they are made of steel ropes that are additionally sheathed with special plastic.
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• Properly jumping rope is the be-all and end-all. Hold one end of the rope in your hand. The rope is initially behind you. Make sure you use your wrist as calmly as possible, but not your arms. the poor should be angled slightly. Please do the same with your feet - movements that are as gentle as possible, not too high, not too fast, just lift off the ground a little. Alternately stretch one foot in front of the other, well coordinated. Be careful not to land on the entire foot, only on the ball of the foot. It should be sliding, springy movements.

• Increase your stamina. You can your training vary in many ways by training, sometimes indoors, sometimes outdoors, depending on the weather. It doesn't always have to be a blunt “jump on the spot”, you can either walk or jog also practice with your skipping rope. Training in the forest or on the meadow can be particularly inspiring. Take care of your body by eating healthy.

•  Find related sports. Think about what other sport you can do that is similar to rope skipping. Jumping on the trampoline is definitely a good option because it requires similar movements and is not tied to age, time or place.


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• Set specific goals. Make yourself an exercise plan. Enter how many jumps you can manage in one minute. If possible, practice daily and take careful note of your performance.

• The following questions can help you: How many hops do you want to make by the end of the week / end of the month? Are you doing enough to get closer to your world record goal?

Don't be alone while jumping rope

• Register for a competition. Then you have a good reason to step up your training. If you're more of a group person than a lone fighter, join a group. Then the training is twice as fun and you always have a fixed date to which you commit.

• Let others know about your world record project. It is good if you include your friends, relatives and acquaintances. Ask around who would like to train with you. Share your goals and let others ask you if you achieved them - this will give you extra motivation.

Work on yourself and your goals 

• Do not be discouraged! There are always reasons why you should NOT do something. Sometimes it doesn't work out the way you want it to; circumstances don't allow it exercise regularly - but don't be fooled and stick to yours World record dream. This is the only way to make it.

• Have you finally achieved your goal of, for example, 193 hops per minute? Then reward yourself for the goal you have achieved. Treat yourself to a good meal or a visit to the sauna. You will find something that is good for you.

Have fun and success in implementing your jump rope world record project.