skipping ropes

Twirling exercise lines

Skipping ropes are lengths of cord swung overhead and underfoot for jumping exercise or children's play.

The activity builds coordination and cardiovascular fitness: The boxer trained with skipping ropes between rounds.

British English prefers skipping rope where Americans say jump rope.

Related
  • rhymesMatching word endings
  • rhythmPatterned stress and silence
  • turnRotational movement
  • jumpPropel oneself airborne
  • playgroundChildren's outdoor recreation space

playground games · cardio · coordination · chanting · footwork · endurance · cord · hop · exercise · grip · calories · agility · fitness · burn calories · boxer · handle · hopscotch · folk traditions

Opposites
portability and equipment type

skipping ropesstationary bikes

Fixed pedaling fitness equipment

treadmills · exercise bikes · rowing machines · elliptical trainers · home gyms

movement type

skipping ropeswall sits

Stationary leg exercise

planks · yoga blocks · resistance bands · foam rollers

activity level of play equipment

skipping ropesboard games

Structured tabletop play

puzzles · playing cards · video games · colouring books · dolls

Family

skip, rope, hopping, skipping, hopped, skipped, skipper, skippers, jumping rope

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