Who was it that said that there’s nothing new under the sun? Well, they hadn’t seen this new workout item...
A man from Annapolis has invented (and patented) a new jump rope. The special thing about this one is that you just can’t miss. You can’t trip over the rope because there is no rope! That’s right, it’s a jump rope with out a rope. It’s two handles with short tails and small balls attached. It’s been on the market for about a year and I just found it in my favorite catalog.
It’s called a JumpSnap because the handles make a snapping sound when the rope would normally be snapping against the floor. Like so many of us, this man found the idea of jumping rope is foiled by our inability to consistently make it over the rope successfully. So instead of giving up, he got rid of the obstacle! Without the frustration of low skill level you can keep jumping to your heart’s desire!
I’m sure starting to jump in this no-fail way will help us get better at doing the real thing later. The snapping sound made by the handles gives you a rhythm and an electronic chip counts the number of rotations the ball on the handle makes and, based on your weight, calculates how many calories you are burning – non-stop since there’s nothing to trip over!
This is a great solution for people who work out in low-ceilinged and crowded spaces. There’s no rope burn on your legs from the stinging rope and you have no excuse for getting frustrated from all the missed jumps. So I think you should get a jump-start on your fall workout! Get a grip on the handles and jump a little each day.
Alice Lockridge, MS Phys Ed
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