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Weight: Beginners are recommended to use a jump rope that's got some weight to it—around half a pound to 1.5 pounds—as it it's easier to get a feel for where the rope is in the air at this weight.

Most jump rope manufacturers have size charts meant to give you a rough idea of how long your jump rope should be. On average, jump ropes are between 8 and 9 feet, not including the handles.

30-second, low-intensity interval: Stop jumping but continue to swing your rope side to side to keep your body moving. As an alternative, you can try adding a body-weight exercise like a plank.

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