skipping workout

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You can now benefit from the techniques used by boxers and other superfit sportsmen for generations, providing an upper and lower body workout with optimum cardiovascular benefits. Combine all this with the most fun you have ever had in your local gym and you get skip-hop! skip-hop is a series of skipping workouts carefully designed to improve your levels of fitness, agility, coordination and general health. Through a progression of routines which increase in difficulty, month by month, the skip-hop programme will take you through the levels of beginner, intermediate and advanced classes and from basic fitness levels to those of an athlete! It is no coincidence that almost all professional sportsmen and women use skipping as part of their daily workout routine. So why shouldn’t you?

Available anywhere in the UK and Ireland. See your local fitness instructor to find out if skip-hop is available yet at your local gym.

What can I expect from my skip-hop sessions?

First block - 4 weeks

Level 1 skip-hop initially comprises an induction session where all the moves for your respective sessions are mastered. This will include instruction on the proper way to hold and turn a rope, advice on shortening your rope to the correct length, and routines and footwork skills which will enable you to get accustomed to your new rope- ie its weight and length - and the styles and skills needed to execute the skip-hop moves. We will also introduce you to partner skipping so make sure you find a skip-hop buddy in your class. Level 1 moves are executed to a double bounce rhythm to ease you in and over the 4 weeks you will begin to see how the moves can be joined together to create a routine.

Second block - 8 weeks

Level 2 skip-hop starts with an induction session to learn the skills required. You will see an increase in the difficulty of footwork, turning techniques and rope speed. Skills learnt in Level 2 are performed to a single bounce rhythm which doubles the speed of the rope. This is where it can begin to get tough. Level 2 also includes partner skipping and introduces long rope and team skipping.

Third block - 8 weeks

Level 3 skip-hop starts once more with an induction session to learn the skills required. And is aimed at developing speed skipping routines, (boxer skipping) it also includes partner skipping, long rope and introduces double dutch.

Fourth block - 8 weeks

Level 4 skip-hop will keep you at speed for the full 30 minutes. Levels of fitness and stamina should be much improved by now and 'skip-hoppers' will be able to handle an intense workout at speed. Partner skips, long rope and double douch are included each.

All sessions include a 10 minute warm up routine and 10 minute cooling down period. skip-hop sessions are designed to be 30 minute skipping routines with built-in rest periods.

Ropes

Beginners will be advised to use the skip-hop light weight 'starter' rope for Levels 1 and 2. An upgrade to the skip-hop ' weighted' rope to develop and tone upper body areas is recommended for Levels 3 and 4.