Jumping rope is an unbeatable cardio workout—if you do it correctly

• Your hands should be in front of your pelvis - generally the middle of your body - or near where your pockets are.
• Your elbows should be slightly bent.
• Your hands should not be too far away from your body out to the sides as it makes the rope shorter.
• Your hands should be positioned so that your thumbs are towards the outside of your body, with your forearms facing forwards.
• Lightly grip each handle between your thumb and index finger.
• Once you're jumping, move your hands in "tight circles."

Start with the rope behind you, pulling on your calves, your hands in front of you, and the cable end of the handles pointing frontwards. Then do an initial swing with your arms.

For a toe catch drill, swing the rope over your head once, then trap it with the front of your feet without jumping it. After that, try to jump over it just once, then catch it. Then do it twice, and catch it, and continue.

Don't forget to bring your hands back to the position near your hips.

• The rope should have a pleasant "horseshoe" shape.
• Your feet should be close together.
• The rope should contact the ground about 10 inches in front of you.
• Stay on the balls of your feet.