jump roping

Leaping over twine

Jump roping is the activity of swinging a rope over the head and under the feet while jumping to clear it.

Children do it as playground play; athletes use it for conditioning and coordination.

The activity can be solo or involve two people turning a longer rope for others to jump through.

She does jump roping for cardio.

Related

agility training · world records · stress relief · street performances · calorie burning · muscle toning · cross training · aerobic exercise · fitness challenge · rhythmic gymnastics · skipping · playground games · footwork · grip tape · recess · coordination

Opposites
physical activity intensity

jump ropingsitting still

Seated without movement

resting · inactivity · sitting idle · lounging · lying down

movement type

jump ropingstatic stretching

Holding elongated positions steadily

planking · wall sits · weightlifting

bodily state

jump ropingsitting

Being in seated posture

stillness · immobility · paralysis

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G