*Introduction* Remember the days when you had to spend over £30 to get free delivery from amazon? Well I had bought a few CD's costing around £25 but I hate having to pay delivery charges. So much so that I went in search of something that was relatively cheap to push me over that £30 mark. It was only the day before I made my purchase that we were having a discussion whilst at work about fitness and some of the easiest and least expensive ways to get fit and lose weight. One of my colleagues said that they skipped 15 - 20 minutes every evening. This is what led me to adding York 8ft Skipping Rope to my basket. *About the Product* York ...  Read the complete review

You'll never be short of options when it comes to buying a skipping rope, and the prices and quality will vary more than you would initially think. Quite often, it's the handles that make or break the rope, if you'll pardon the pun, as the rope itself can often fray after excessive use. However, this relatively cheap skipping rope is one of the better affordable options out there. Skipping ropes can range from the dirt cheap couple of pounds to over £10, but really what you're after is something that you can use as often as you want without if deteriorating in the quality during the time you skip for. I find that time is of the essence, and I don't really have ...  Read the complete review

I was very lucky to be treated to a weekend trip to a Spa for my birthday. My other half and me had a fantastic time and whilst we loved relaxing and spending time just chilling out, I also enjoyed a couple of goes in the gym! I was explaining to one of the employees at the gym that I struggle to find time as well as money to go to the gym and prefer to exercise at home so asked for some advice. One item that he suggested was doing some skipping, you don't need to spend a fortune on one but when you get one you can really get the heart pumping and muscles stretched and toned. I have got an old skipping rope but the handles have gone a little tatty so I decided to invest .  Read the complete review

I have been doing martial arts for a few years and one of the most important elements is to have good cardio to help you get the energy levels to keep going. It is also important to have strong calf and ankle muscles which help you stay in your stance on the balls of your feet and also to improve your jumping. Skipping is great for both these things. I try to skip every two or three days for up to half an hour, although if you are starting out, five to ten minutes will probably be enough to make you sweat and gasp for air. I am 5'10" and find that some skipping ropes are just too long or too short. Being too long increase the chance of either ...  Read the complete review

I loved skipping when i was at school, it was a playground favourite between me and my group of friends. I started teaching my daughter a few games and tricks to do with her skipping ropes in the summer and she also shared them with her friends at school although i was surprised my children's school does not have or use skipping ropes at all and my daughter has to take in her own. I purchased a good old fashioned set for her with the proper rope and wooden handles these are made for children as i tried to use them and kept slapping the back of my neck with the rope. Skipping ropes are also used for keeping fit and losing weight. I purchased the York skipping ropes from ..  Read the complete review