How long should the rope be?

A jump rope can be both a children's toy and a serious sports equipment. Different materials, different cost, different sizes - just eyes run up. But you need classes to be beneficial, not harmful. How long should the rope be? This will be discussed in our article.

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What is a jump rope for?

This question will surprise some readers. Of course, a jump rope is needed in order to jump. In fact, everything is not so simple. Firstly, they not only jump through the rope - even for those who are not involved in sports, but are simply used to doing morning exercises, there are several sets of exercises with this subject.

Important! Athletes use this shell for a variety of purposes:

• leg muscle development;
• muscle development of the arms and shoulder girdle;
• development of the reaction.

Think about why you need this shell personally for you to understand how long the rope should be:

• for games, daughters with friends;
• for practicing rhythmic gymnastics or another sport;
• for morning exercises;
• for intensive strength training;
• for the development of speed qualities;
• for weight loss.

For a child

The simplest case is the first. In a children's store, you can easily pick up a rope from rubber, rubber or plastic with wooden or plastic handles. The length of the rope for growth for the child is also easy to determine - ask the daughter to stand on the rope and look at what level the handles are. They should be just above the waist. That’s all science.

For rhythmic gymnastics

If you need a jump rope for rhythmic gymnastics, do not forget to consult a trainer - he will tell you the material, the length, the brand, and where it is better to buy.

Important! It is possible that several items will be needed - for performances on the carpet and for strength training.

To charge or lose weight

For morning exercises and weight loss, you can use a speed rope. It differs from the usual design of the handles - a special mount is installed there, which makes it possible to make 5-6 rotations per second. The cable can be made of plastic or steel or leather.

For active sports

For active sports, a weighted rope with metal handles is also used. Such a projectile is useful for the development of musculature of the arms and shoulder girdle.

Important! There are also electronic jump rods on sale that count how many calories you spent during exercise. One of the handles has a special sensor.

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What to consider when choosing?

Appointment is certainly an important factor. In addition, the following parameters are important:

• length of rope for height;
• cord material;
• handle material;
• additional functions.

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Materials

As a material for the cord are used:

• rubber;
• polyvinyl;
• rope;
• nylon;
• leather;
• metal cable;
• beads or beads.

Rubber

Rubber skipping rope is ideal for those who are just starting to play sports. It serves for a long time, is not confused, is elastic. That is why such equipment is often used in schools, kindergartens and rhythmic gymnastics sections for beginners. The simplest rope has hollow plastic handles.

Plastic

Of the plastics, polyvinyl is the most popular. Such a rope spins quickly, which makes it possible to train at a good pace.

Important! Polyvinyl equipment is suitable for both beginners and experienced athletes.

Nylon

Nylon rope is very lightweight, comfortable and elastic. True, lightness is not always a virtue.

Important! Such equipment is not suitable for pumping up muscles of the shoulder girdle - you need something heavier.

But gymnasts love nylon ropes - you can do different interesting exercises with them, and this material looks impressive. An important advantage is the ability to adjust the length.

Rope

Rope - the material is light but fragile. For sports equipment, it is practically not used. Most often, rope cords are used in children's skipping ropes.

For real men and strong women

Boxers usually choose leather jump ropes. It serves for a long time, rotates well, does not get confused, moreover, it is quite heavy. For beginners, such an inventory is not very suitable. Hitting with such a cord is rather painful.

Important! The leather cord must be selected strictly by height, because the length is not adjustable.

A separate class is a rope jump rope. It is made of metal cable and is used for power and speed exercises. This is a pretty heavy item. Length is not adjustable.

For future gymnasts

Beads and beads are non-standard material for sports equipment. Nevertheless, you will also find such jump ropes on sale. They are intended for children and exist not so much for training as for instilling interest in sports.

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What are pens made of?

For the manufacture of holders used:

• wood;
• plastic;
• neoprene;
• metal;
• rubber.

What to choose?

• Wooden handles are used in all types of rope. They combine perfectly with rubber, and leather, and with plastic.
• Plastic can be smooth or textured.
• Neoprene is good because it removes moisture, which inevitably accumulates where the handle is in contact with the palm.
• Metal handles are made on men's skipping ropes. Such holders make the structure heavier, which allows for more intensive muscle building.
• Rubber handles are comfortable, but they are heavier than plastic. Basically, such holders are used if the athlete does not train with the rope for too long.

Important! Whatever the holders are made of - they must not slip.

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The choice of rope for height

Too long a projectile will get tangled underfoot, which often leads to injuries. Too short rope does not allow to maintain the correct position of the body. In both cases, sports will not benefit, but harm.

Option 1

It is not necessary to carry a centimeter tape with you to the store. To understand how long the rope should be:

1. Fold the rope in half.
2. Align the holders.
3. Take the holders with one hand ..
4. Extend your arm in front of you perpendicular to the body.
5. The fold of the cord should reach the floor.

Option 2:

1. Stand in the middle of the cord.
2. Take the holders in your hands.
3. Raise your hands up.
4. Holders should be at the armpit level.

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Remote purchase

Online shopping is becoming increasingly popular. You can buy sports equipment in the online store. Convenient, profitable, fast, but there is one drawback - the product can not be tried on. So you have to use the table of the ratio of growth and length.

The correct rope length is determined by the following table:

1. For girls and miniature women taller than 150 cm - 2 m.
2. With growth from 151 to 167 cm, a rope with a length of 2.5 m is suitable.
3. For those whose height is from 168 to 175 cm - 2.8 m.
4. From 176 cm to 183 cm, the length of the rope should be 3 m.
5. For those above 183 cm, a cord with a length of 3.5 m or more is suitable - up to 3.8 m.

Important! If the rope is adjustable in height, it should have special clamps.

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Choose the thickness of the cord

For high-quality sports, not only the length of the rope in height, but also its thickness is important. A thin rope with a thickness of 4 mm is good for a child, but it will break very quickly in an adult athlete.Even for morning exercises you need a cord no thinner than 8-9 mm.

Important! When buying, pay attention that the cord is straight. It should not have scuffs, protrusions and indentations.

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What else to look for?

It may seem that for a product designed to build muscle, color is not particularly important. However, it is not. Too bright cord color should alert you. It is very likely that the dyes contain substances that are not too good for health.

Important! Do not forget to smell the selected product. The smell should not be too harsh. The jump rope should smell like any other new product from a similar material.

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Two words about manufacturers

Ropes are produced by both recognized manufacturers and newcomers to the sports equipment market. If the name of the company does not tell you anything, but for all other parameters, the jump rope suits you - do not be embarrassed. It is very likely that you will buy good equipment, while saving a lot.

Recognized Manufacturers:

• Sasaki;
• Chacott;
• Pastorelli;
• Reebock

Important! High-quality, beautiful, but rather expensive jump ropes. The price depends on the size, material of the cord and handles.

Middle price segment

If you want something simpler, pay attention to such brands:

• Green hill;
• Kettler.

Important! Reasonable combination of price and quality. Good equipment at affordable prices.

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Well, here we also figured out how long, thickness the rope should be and with a number of other nuances regarding the choice of such sports equipment. We hope that your desire to lead an active, healthy lifestyle will not stop buying a jump rope, and you will use it daily for its intended purpose, putting your body and health in order.