Skipping for Boxing and Fitness
Skipping ropes for Boxing and Fitness
Boxers have been using skipping ropes as a training aid for many years. Skipping can be used for endurance work, developing speed in short bursts, coordination and to encourage a sense of rhythm. Many of the great champions used to skip to the lively beat of music. One of these champions was the great "Sugar" Ray Robinson. You will find many film clips of him skipping to music, his timing and coordination was remarkable.
Boxers will usually warm up with skipping. Depending on the boxer and what level he is at in his career, a warm up could be as long as 20 - 30minutes. During skipping, a boxer will use different types of skipping techniques like crossing the rope, double jumps, short sprints on the spot, moving backwards and forwards e.t.c.
As a beginner you should persevere with rope skipping, although it might seem awkward at first, your timing and rhythm will be off sync and you might even trip over a few times, you need to practice over and over again. Once you have mastered the basic techniques of skipping, your coach or other boxers in the gym will teach you more advanced routines.
There are many types of skipping ropes, they come in all shapes, sizes, colours and made from different materials like leather, nylon, rubber, wire e.t.c
Leather ropes are more popular for boxers and they might cost you a little more than the thinner type nylon ropes. Wire ropes encased in PVC are another popular rope at the moment because they turn faster than the normal ropes and this will make the skipper work faster and much harder therefore improving fitness levels. More advanced skippers will use ropes with a weighted handle, this will help to work the forearms as well as building endurance.
Many specialist boxing stores like UK Boxing store will have a range of skipping ropes to choose from. Your coach will also be able to give you guidance on the right skipping rope.
Enjoy your training and train hard - http://www.ukboxingstore.co.uk
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