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The right rope, a forgiving surface and a gradual build-up prevent most of the aches beginners blame on skipping itself.

Two jump ropes, a thin speed cable and a thicker rope, on a light floor next to a black rubber mat

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Two jump ropes, a thin speed cable and a thicker rope, on a light floor next to a black rubber mat
Gear & safety

Choosing and sizing a jump rope

Rope types explained and a quick way to size one for your height, without spending much.

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Gear & safety

Jump rope safety: shin pain, surfaces and shoes

Where to jump, what to wear and how to keep calves, shins and Achilles tendons healthy as you add volume.

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A jump rope draped over a wooden plyo box in a dim gym
Gear & safety

Weighted jump ropes: are they worth it?

Heavier ropes make your shoulders and grip work harder and slow everything down. Useful for some goals, a hindrance for others.

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A black exercise mat with a coiled jump rope in a bright living room with a sofa and plants
Gear & safety

Jumping rope in an apartment

Most of the noise is your landings, not the rope. Technique, a mat and the right time of day solve most of it.

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A black exercise mat with a coiled jump rope in a bright living room with a sofa and plants
Gear & safety

Best surface to jump rope on

Sprung wood and rubber flooring are best, a firm mat is the home answer, and concrete is for short sessions only.

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Close-up of feet in grey trainers in mid-air above a jump rope on a wooden floor
Gear & safety

Jump rope knee pain

Usually technique, surface or too much too soon. How to check each one, what to change, and when to stop and get help.

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