WHY SKIP FIT?
Skipping has been practiced for centuries around the world as part of play or exercise. It is a significant part of a boxers training developing their endurance, coordination and short bursts of speed and power, which are all key skills a boxer must perfect for ultimate fitness and strength.

Skipping is great fun and an extremely efficient way for not only boxers, but for anyone who wants to get fit and tone up. It involves approximately 40% upper body and 60% lower body activity, engaging almost all your upper body muscles. Skipping can leave you feeling younger with more life and energy than ever before improving the following:
- Fitness
- Upper body toning
- Flexibility
- Co-ordination
- Balance
- Rhythm
- Stamina
- Endurance

HOW MANY CALORIES?
Skipping has a high calorie count. It develops an efficient energy
system; benefits which allow the body to burn off more fat and
calories when engaging in other forms of exercise. A high-speed ten minute session burns approximately 110 kcal for women and 150 kcal for men. Weight and the exertion level has to be taken into account, but anyone will be able to count those calories burning off!

TECHNIQUES
There are a number of cool skipping techniques to try out such as crossovers, double unders, sprints on the spot, and other funky moves to maximise the effect and provide variety. Knowing your current level and fitness target will determine the most suited skipping rope and starting level.

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