The short answer is no. Jump rope will not make you lose weight in a specific area. Spot reduction, which is the name for the idea that certain exercises can reduce or burn fat in targeted areas, has no basis in science and no peer-reviewed evidence to support it.

Contrary to popular belief, the jump rope you choose is not the contributing factor which will determine how successfully you can or will lose weight when implementing jump rope workouts.

Jump rope is commonly promoted as a ‘full-body workout’ that targets all the muscles in your body. However, sadly, this is not true. Jump rope is not a full-body workout. I look at the biomechanics of how a person jumps rope, it’s clear that jump rope is predominantly a lower-body workout which targets both the anterior and posterior chain musculature.

In freestyle jump rope, naming conventions follow some simple logic that helps you understand how a skill is performed, or how a variation of the foundational skill is added to.

The world of freestyle jump rope is vast and can be confusing at first. There are many tricks to learn and many new terms and names to remember. Amongst all this new language there are few consistent patterns to be uncovered.

As a professional jump rope coach, one of my missions is to make jump rope as accessible as possible, so I believe no one should have to pay to start. For beginners, it can be hard to know where to start. There is so much to learn and it all seems so impressive and impossible simultaneously. But rest assured, there is an easy way to get started if you’re new to jumping rope.

For beginners, it can be hard to know where to start. There is so much to learn and it all seems so impressive and impossible simultaneously. But rest assured, there is an easy way to get started if you’re new to jumping rope.

If your jump rope keeps hitting your feet, you might think to yourself that your rope is too short. But, it’s most likely the opposite - it’s too long. When the rope is too long and not adjusted appropriately to the jumper’s height, the added slack in the rope forces the jumper to subconsciously extend their arms further to compensate and regain tightness in the cord. And so the cycle repeats until the rope either hit their head or feet as it passes around them.

For beginners, it can be hard to know where to start. There is so much to learn and it all seems so impressive and impossible at the same time. But rest assured, there is an easy way to get started if you’re new to jumping rope.

In the history of the sport, a lot of skills (both foundational and high-level) have been conceptualised in different parts of the world at the same time independently of each other. Before the internet and social media connected us all, these localised names would stick around.

If your jump rope keeps hitting your head, you might think to yourself that your rope is too short. But, it’s most likely the opposite - it’s too long. But how? When a new jumper starts, they often use their rope unadjusted in its original condition. This may be a 9ft or 10ft rope. For 99% of people, this is simply too long.

In CrossFit gyms and competitions, athletes often use thin wire cable ropes. These ropes eliminate any resistance or feedback in the rope, which would otherwise slow down the rope and force the jumper to work harder for the same output. In competition, their goal is to breeze through their sets of double unders as fast as possible. So, the tool they choose is specifically designed for this goal.

Once you have the fundamentals of jump rope down, the boxer style is one of the first styles you’ll see and be drawn towards. This is a minimalist, refined style which prioritises footwork, and swings with the inclusion of a double under at times. So how do we implement this style and start jumping like a boxer?

For some, jumping at home is either the most convenient option or the only option. This could be due to a busy work schedule, family commitments, or lack of access to a gym. If you choose to jump rope indoors at home you need to consider which room, and therefore which flooring, to jump rope on.

Fat loss only occurs when a calorie deficit is achieved over a sustained period of time. Jump rope will help you achieve a calorie deficit due to how efficiently it can burn calories, but without a consistent and sustainable caloric deficit through diet intervention, no amount of jump rope (or any form of intense exercise) will make you lose weight.

No, you should not jump rope on grass - and here’s why. It’s dangerous. Grass can be very uneven, soft, and therefore highly unstable. This is the perfect recipe for a rolled ankle, also known as a sprained ankle.

The short answer is yes, you can jump rope on concrete - but there are a few caveats to consider. One of the fantastic things about jumping rope is that you can do it anywhere. However, not all surfaces are equal in their usefulness and benefits. Concrete is a bittersweet surface for a few simple reasons.

One of the best aspects of jump rope is how inclusive it is for all ages. Children can excel at jumping rope, and this all starts with using the right rope. Beaded ropes are without a doubt the best option for children.

A jump rope workout can really elevated with the inclusion of a good playlist of music. Different people use music in their jump rope workouts for different reasons. Sometimes for speed training, choreography or simply the great vibe it manifests.

Yes, it is! Jump rope is very easy to count. We can count the number of times we do a Cross or a double under, to name but a few. We can also count the number of steps we take in a set time domain. This is known as 'speed training’. Let’s take a closer look.