How long should the rope be?

The skipping rope can be both a children's toy and a serious sports equipment. Different materials, different cost, different sizes - just your eyes are scattered. But it is necessary that lessons should be beneficial, not harm. How long should the rope be? This will be discussed in our article.

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Why do I need a skipping rope?

Some readers will be surprised by this question. Of course, the rope is needed in order to jump. In fact, everything is not so simple. Firstly, rope is not only jumping - even for those who do not exercise, but are just used to doing morning exercises, there are several sets of exercises with this subject.

Important! Athletes use this projectile for a variety of purposes:

• development of leg muscles;
• development of the muscles of the arms and the shoulder girdle;
• development of the reaction.

Think about why you need this shell personally to you to understand how long the rope should be:

• for the games of the daughter with girlfriends;
• for artistic gymnastics or other sports;
• for morning exercises;
• for intensive strength training;
• for the development of high-speed qualities;
• for weight loss.

For the child

The simplest case is the first. In the children's store you can easily pick up a skipping rope, rubber or plastic with wooden or plastic handles. The length of the rope according to the height for the child is also determined easily - ask the daughter to stand on the rope and see at what level the handles are. They should be just above the waist. That's the whole science.

For rhythmic gymnastics

If the skipping rope is necessary for rhythmic gymnastics, do not forget to consult the trainer - he and the material will tell you, and the length, and the brand, and where to buy it.

Important! It is possible that several subjects will be needed - for performances on the carpet and for strength training.

For charging or losing weight

For morning exercises and weight loss, you can use a high-speed rope. It differs from the usual design of the pens - there is a special mount, which makes it possible to make 5-6 rotations per second. The cable can be made of plastic, steel or leather.

For active sport

For active sports, a weighted skipping rope with metal handles is also used. Such a projectile is useful for the development of the musculature of the arms and shoulder girdle.

Important! On sale there are also electronic skipping ropes that count how many calories you spent during exercise. One of the handles has a special sensor.

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What to consider when choosing?

Appointment is certainly an important factor. In addition, the following parameters are important:

• rope length by growth;
• cord material;
• handle material;
• additional functions.

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Materials

As the material for the cord are used:

• rubber;
• polyvinyl;
• rope;
• nylon;
• leather;
• metal cable;
• beads or beads.

Rubber

Rubber rope is ideal for those who are just starting to play sports. It serves for a long time, does not get confused, it is elastic. That is why such equipment is often used in schools, kindergartens and rhythmic gymnastics sections for beginners. The simplest rope has hollow plastic handles.

Plastic

Of the most popular plastic is polyvinyl. This skakalochka quickly turns, which makes it possible to train at a good pace.

Important! Polyvinyl equipment is suitable for both beginners and experienced athletes.

Nylon

Nylon ropes are very light, comfortable and elastic. True, lightness is not always a virtue.

Important! To inflate the muscles of the shoulder girdle, such an inventory is not good - you need something heavier.

But the gymnasts nylon rope like - with them you can do different interesting exercises, and this material looks impressive. An important advantage is the ability to adjust the length.

Rope

Rope - the material is light, but fragile. For sports equipment, it is practically not used. Most often rope cords are used in children's rope.

For real men and strong women

Boxers usually choose leather ropes. It serves for a long time, it rotates well, does not get mixed up, besides, it's quite heavy. For beginners, such equipment is not very suitable. The blows with such a cord are quite painful.

Important! Leather cord should be selected strictly for growth, because the length is not adjustable.

A separate class - a rope-rope. It is made of a metal cable and is used for power and speed exercises. This is a rather heavy subject. The length is not adjustable.

For future gymnasts

Beads and beads - non-standard material for sports equipment. Nevertheless, you will also find such rope on sale. They are intended for children and exist not so much for training, as to instill interest in sports activities.

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What are the handles made of?

For the manufacture of holders are used:

• wood;
• plastic;
• neoprene;
• metal;
• rubber.

What to choose?

• Wooden handles are used in all types of skipping ropes. They are perfectly combined with rubber, and with leather, and with plastic.
• The plastic can be smooth or textured.
• Neoprene is good because it removes moisture, which inevitably accumulates where the handle contacts the palm.
• Metal handles are made on male rope. Such holders heavier construction, which allows more intensive build up of muscles.
• Rubber handles are comfortable, but they are heavier than plastic ones. Basically, these holders are used if the athlete trains with a rope for not too long.

Important! Whatever the holders are made of - they should not slip.

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Choosing a rope for growth

Too much shell will get underfoot, which often leads to injury. Too short a rope does not allow to maintain the correct position of the body. In both cases, sports do not benefit, but harm.

Option 1

Do not necessarily carry a centimeter tape with you to the store. To understand how long the rope should be:

1. Fold the rope in half.
2. Align the holders.
3. With one hand, take the holders. .
4. Pull the arm in front of you perpendicular to the body.
5. The fold of the cord must reach the floor.

Option 2:

1. Stand on the middle of the cord.
2. Take the holders in your hand.
3. Raise your hands up.
4. Holders should be at the level of the armpits.

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Remote purchase

Online purchases are becoming more popular. You can buy in the online store and sports equipment. Convenient, profitable, fast, but there is one drawback - the product can not be tried on. So you have to use the table of the ratio of height and length.

The correct length of the rope is determined according to the following table:

1. For girls and miniature women, the growth is less than 150 cm - 2 m.
2. With an increase from 151 to 167 cm, a rope with a length of 2.5 m is suitable.
3. For those whose height is from 168 to 175 cm- 2,8 m.
4. From 176 cm to 183 cm, the length of the rope should be 3 m.
5. For those above 183 cm, a cord length of 3.5 m or more - up to 3.8 m is suitable.

Important! If the rope is regulated by growth - it should have special clamps.

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Choose the cord thickness

For quality sports, not only the length of the rope is important, but its thickness as well. A thin skipping rope 4 mm thick is good for a child, but for an adult athlete it will break very quickly. Even for morning exercises you need a cord that is not thinner than 8-9 mm.

Important! When buying, make sure that the cord is flat. It should not have scuffs, protrusions and depressions.

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What else to pay attention to?

It may seem that for a product designed to pump muscle, color is not particularly important. However, it is not. Too bright color of the cord should alert you. It is very likely that the dyes contain substances that are not very healthy.

Important! Do not forget to smell the selected product. The smell should not be too sharp. The rope should smell as any other new product from a similar material smells.

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Two words about the manufacturers

Skipping rope is produced by both recognized manufacturers and newcomers in the sports equipment market. If the name of the company does not say anything to you, but for all other parameters the rope suits you - do not be embarrassed. It is very likely that you will buy a good inventory, while saving a lot.

Recognized manufacturers:

• Sasaki;
• Chacott;
• Pastorelli;
• Reebock.

Important! Qualitative, beautiful, but rather expensive rope. The price depends on the size, material of the cord and handles.

Average price segment

If you want something simpler, pay attention to such brands:

• Green Hill;
• Kettler.

Important! Reasonable combination of price and quality. Good inventory at affordable prices.

Well, that's how we figured out how long, the thickness should be a rope and with a whole host of other nuances regarding the choice of such sports equipment. We hope that by purchasing rope your desire to lead an active, healthy lifestyle will not stop, and you will apply it daily for its intended purpose, putting your body and health in order.