RopeSport : The Ultimate Jump Rope Workout

by Winkler, Martin

• ISBN13: 9780470036310
• ISBN10: 0470036311
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-08-10
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Get in shape with exercise that's fat-blasting, portable, and fun RopeSport is the revolutionary fitness program people across the country are using to get fit, lose weight, and have a great time doing it. Now you can, too! If you want a high-energy, low-impact way to tone your body, get a complete cardiovascular workout, and burn up to a thousand calories an hour, RopeSport is for you. This book covers everything from the benefits and basics to extreme jumps and alternative workouts. The step-by-step approach helps you become proficient in just a few workouts. RopeSport: * Progresses from basic jumps, combinations, and workouts to intermediate and advanced routines * Features four complete, detailed workouts for each skill level * Has more than a hundred photos that show you how it's done, jump after jump * Includes success stories from real people who love jumping rope * Is a workout endorsed by celebrities, including leading fitness expert Kathy Smith, Eric Nies of MTV, and Kelly Packard of Baywatch * Keeps you challenged with extreme jumps like the Matador, Running Doubles, and the Inverted Jump * Shares tips for a healthy lifestyle, effective training, and building athletic skills You'll learn the techniques and get the tools to create your own RopeSport full-body workout program-one that you can vary any number of ways and do almost anywhere.

Author Biography

Martin Winkler is the president of RopeSport and one of the world's leading experts on the sport of jumping rope. RopeSport is a company well known for its popular jump ropes and award-winning series of instructional exercise DVDs.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Introduction	p. 1
Jump Start: An Introduction to RopeSport
The Top 10 Benefits of Jumping Rope	p. 11
General Information and Background	p. 16
Frequently Asked Questions	p. 21
Getting Started	p. 25
Learning How to Jump	p. 33
RopeSport Philosophy and Style of Jumping	p. 41
RopeSport Workout Format	p. 45
RopeSport Fundamentals	p. 55
Rope Turns	p. 62
Jump In: Exercises That Take You through Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, and Extreme Moves and Workouts
Basic Jumps	p. 73
Basic Jump Combinations	p. 83
Basic RopeSport Workouts	p. 96
Intermediate Jumps	p. 107
Intermediate Jump Combinations	p. 116
Intermediate RopeSport Workouts	p. 134
Advanced Jumps	p. 146
Advanced Jump Combinations	p. 153
Advanced RopeSport Workouts	p. 172
Extreme Jumps	p. 189
Jump Out: The RopeSport Way to a Healthier Lifestyle
Alternative RopeSport Workouts	p. 197
Stretching	p. 205
Strength Training, Muscle Toning, and Shaping	p. 212
RopeSport for Fitness Professionals	p. 217
Effective Training and a Healthy Lifestyle	p. 220
Photo Credits	p. 223
Index	p. 225
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