Skipping rope exercise: slalom

OBJECTIVE

Learn a variation of the simple jump 

MUSCLES WORKED

Primary:
- Heart
- Abdominals
- The entire lower body

EXERCISE TIME

2 mins without stopping followed by 30 seconds of rest to be repeated at least 4 times

REPETITIONS

Maximum number of jumps

BREATHING

Consistently breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth.
Breathe in and out of the mouth when physical effort intensifies.

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AND TECHNIQUE

Feet pelvis width apart
Bent knees
Coccyx facing downwards
Clenched stomach
Straight chest
Lowered shoulders
Arms resting
Looking ahead

LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY

Even more difficult: jump then rest. Start again.
Easy: complete jumps without stopping.