What kind of jump rope do you recommend?

Question

Brand?

Price?

Material?

Answer 1

Actually it does matter what kind of jump rope you use.  There are 2 types of jump ropes depending on what you want to target.  Speed rope and weighted rope for a more upper body workout.

I prefer a speed rope w/ pvc cord for speed and tricks to develop good footwork, coordination, among others.

I used this for quite some time:

http://www.amazon.com/Valeo-Neon-Jump-Ro...

It's an amazing jump rope capable of high speeds and intricate tricks and it's far better than their ball bearing rivals.

If you don't mind spending $40 on a jump rope I'd recommend the Buddy Lee Aero Speed.

What you'd want to look for in a jump rope:

- PVC cord

- slim handles for comfort

- thin cord to reduce drag and tangling

- the cheaper the better (except if you're gonna buy the Aero Speed), avoid jump ropes w/ bearings

- Brand: Buddy Lee, Valeo, Everlast

Answer 2

It really makes no difference what kind you buy, as long as it is long enough for you it should work  

Answer 3

It doesn't matter.  Just pick one up from the toy dept. of your local store or from a sports store.  There's no reason to pay much money for it, but make sure it's long enough for your height!  That's a great cardio workout!