To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. This does seem frustrating at first when you trip yourself up, but your technique improves faster as you practice more. Start by trying to clear the rope 10 times, and add on 5 to 10 jumps when you can comfortably clear the rope 30 times,' Cullen suggests. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). There are heavy skipping ropes, skipping ropes designed for CrossFit, lightweight skipping ropes and even electronic skipping ropes that count your reps.

Jumping/Skipping tips:Start the skip by holding both handles together in front of you and spin the end of rope keeping the handles together, as one, in a criss crossing motion. If your upper arms are moving, like the motion if you pretend you are rowing a boat, you are doing it wrong. The calories burned per minute increase by as much as 25% in comparison to running, meaning you can burn through anywhere between 10-20 calories a minute, depending on how intense you’re spinning that rope.It comes with two removable 45g weights that easily slot into the ergonomic wood handles, which have ridges carved into them for a solid grip. This skipping rope is designed for exactly that — with a 360° rotation and anti-slip design, it’ll take you from tired singles to fast and gassy double-unders in no time at all. The best skipping ropes are built from durable materials, designed with ergonomic grips, and can be adjusted with extra weight to pump up your arms. Measure 3 inches above where you tighten the rope on both sides and that is your point your want the cut. By using fine-tuned ball bearings, the rope rotates easier and provides the perfect level of control, speed and ‘whip’ during a workout.

This traditional-style leather rope from Fitness Mad is designed to take all the floor throws at it – and it comes fitted with hi-speed bearings to ensure a super-smooths skip.

Usually spotted strewn across CrossFit boxes and functional training spaces, fast skipping ropes are ideal for double-unders, triple-unders, high knees and other advanced skipping rope movements.

Remember, look straight ahead (not down) and make sure your back is straight and feet are close together.

WHAT the Beast Rope does - The premium BG-Tech ball bearings in our jump rope prevent twisting and bending and are engineered for rapid rotation. A training locker mainstay, there’s a reason the humble skipping rope – or ‘jump rope’ – is favoured by boxers, elite runners and ‘functional fitness’ zealots. The great thing about skipping is it allows you to burn more calories than running and is easier on the joints,' says Liam Cullen, master trainer of boxing at BLOK Manchester.