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HOW TO PREVENT SHIN SPLINTS?

Injuries are never fun to deal with. Most of us know how frustrating shin splints can be. When coaching new clients who are just starting, I always reassure them that there are things they can do to avoid injuries, such as shin splints. Prevent is always better than cure.

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IS JUMP ROPE BETTER THAN RUNNING?

Jump rope is known for being an excellent way to burn a lot more calories per hour than other forms of cardiovascular exercise. How does it compare to running, though? If your goal is to become a better runner, then no. If you want to improve your cardiovascular strength with the least obstacles, jump rope may prove more effective than running.

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WILL JUMP ROPE TONE MY LEGS?

‘Toning’ is a buzzword in the fitness industry that is used to mean increasing the visibility of muscle definition by either, or both increasing muscle size itself and reducing the fat on and around it. In this sense, jump rope will help tone your legs, but it might not be the most effective way to achieve that goal.

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CAN YOU JUMP ROPE WITHOUT SHOES?

Most people spend the majority of their lives in shoes or trainers, and with this comes a lot of padding and comfort. Very few spend significant amounts of time barefoot, let alone exercising this way. A simple question to should ask yourself is - would you go running without shoes? If not, why not? It’s the same for jumping rope.

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CAN YOU JUMP ROPE WITH RESISTANCE BANDS?

One issue that can arise from jump rope, especially when the jumper has muscle imbalances in their legs, is a mild case of Valgus Knee (Knock Knees) where the person’s knees develop a tendency to drift in towards each other. Can we fix these resistance bands when we jump? The short answer is no. And here’s why.

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