Gaiam Weighted Jump Rope 1-Pound Set
Gaiam
Best for cautious beginners. 5-pound foam handles, 1 pound total and Adjustable up to 9 feet. Keep in mind that slower rotation speed than an unweighted rope, so it won't carry over directly to speed-rope timing.
- 0.5-pound foam handles, 1 pound total
- Adjustable up to 9 feet
- PVC-covered rope
- Foam grip
Pros
- Weighted handles slow the swing down, which makes it easier for beginners to sense w here the rope is at all times
- Foam grip is comfortable for longer, slower practice sessions
- Doubles as light strength conditioning for shoulders and forearms
Cons
- Slower rotation speed than an unweighted rope, so it won't carry over directly to speed-rope timing
- Heavier handles are more tiring on the wrists over long sessions
- Not the rope to use once double unders become the goal
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