Learning to Aeroskip
AeroSkip is great fun, but before we can begin we have to practice our basic skipping technique!.
Only then can we begin to AeroSkip... Alright Gang, lets begin
1. If you haven't skipped for a long time, start by practicing your timing – hold both handles of the rope in one hand and rotate it in a circular movement to your side.
2. When the rope hits the floor, jump. Keep your jumps small to keep impact on your knees and ankles to a minimum – you only need to raise your feet about a 10cm off the ground.
3. Progress to jumping over the rope once you are confident your timing is correct. Remember, skipping is a strenuous exercise so start slowly!
4. Try skipping for 20-30 seconds to start with. As your fitness improves you can increase the time you skip for.
Single Foot Bounce
Very similar to the double foot bounce except that when one foot is flat on the ground the other is up on your toes, therefore the motion is like a pedal boat action.
Remember that your foot is only ever 10 cm off the ground!.
Take time to practice these moves before progressing further!
Double Foot Bounce
There are two basic techniques to master. First off is the Double Foot Bounce.
Keep your feet together, knees soft. Hands at waist level, Elbows tucked in also at waist level and jump the rope.
Simple really...