As runners, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts are required to stay indoors due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, a new global trend has emerged as an alternative cardio workout: Jumping Ropes
Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen more and more Filipinos posting videos of themselves working out with a jumping rope. What started as simple hops, eventually became viral when people started to post tricks and jumping combinations beyond the normal jump.
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I just started to learn jumping ropes a month ago, and I can say that once you learn a few tricks, this cardio workout can become a lot more challenging and enjoyable at the same time. If you’re new to and also wanted to hop onto this new trend, I have complied 5 tricks and tutorials from our local Pinoy jump rope gurus to level up your normal jump.
1. The Boxer Step
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2. Side Swings
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3. Double Unders
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4. Criss Cross
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5. Fast Skip
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Related Article: 4 Tips on how to get started on jumping ropes
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