Maintaining the general well-being of our body should be the first concern in any activity in life. Sometimes it happens that you turn a blind eye, thinking that making a single wrong move doesn’t change anything. But the sum of many small errors can seriously compromise the functionality of the body. And this is all the more true when we do physical activity, given that in that context we aim at the goal of health. That’s why everyone should invest a little time to think about the mistakes we make. One step at a time we could avoid big problems. In fact, few people know it but this exercise done with a very common tool can create more than a spinal problem and heart disease.
It’s time to see what it is, as many of us train like this.
Present in any gym
It is present in any public or private gym in Italy, takes up very little space, and we often use it for heating or for a real training session. In fact, the high amount of calories it allows you to burn and the pace it provides to your workout make it easy and fun. But a pitfall is around the corner for those who are distracted. We are talking about the jump rope. In fact, it may happen that in order to concentrate on rhythmic and continuous movement (and on the fact of not risking falling) we forget to pay attention to the position of the back.
Above all, those who do not use it with great spontaneity risk carrying out these two actions. The first is to look obsessively towards the ground, in the certainty of not being hindered by the rope itself. In doing so, however, the neck bends forward, all the more so in a moment of great stress such as the jump. The second, on the other hand, concerns the position of the back, which often breaks forward to better accommodate the movement. Doing so, however, contradicts one of the principles that we should respect in physical activity, which is to keep the spine in line with the body. It is obvious that full naturalness and harmony of movement are acquired with time and exercise, but it is essential to aim for the complete well-being of the body. Then there is a further aspect to be given attention.
Few people know it but this exercise done with a very common tool could create more than a spinal and heart problem
Rope jumping is a very physically demanding aerobic activity. It is estimated that 400 calories can be burned in 30 minutes of training. This is one of the reasons why many athletes do it on a daily basis. The high number of heartbeats required, however, could represent problems for those with heart disease. Therefore it is good to consult your doctor beforehand before carrying out any training or exercises of this type. Your consent will help us and guide us in the exercise. Finally, also pay attention to the knees. In fact, if you feel pain or are in the initial forms of arthritis, it would be better to engage in other less impactful activities.