05/28/2026
Try this out ⬇️
When I first got started with running, one of the best things I did to help me prepare and train for running was skipping rope. It was hard at first – the timing, the coordination, and the painful whips when I messed up.
But overtime, as my rhythm and coordination improved, skipping rope became more of a workout that felt very similar to running.
My heart rate went up.
My calves were burning.
Ten minutes of jumping felt like I had just run a mile.
These days, skipping rope is one modality I prescribe patients looking to get back to running after surgery or injury.
There are so many different variations and patterns that can be progressed up to just before actually running.
I’ve really felt the difference in ground contact time after skipping rope, not spending so much time on the ground so I can propel myself forward more efficiently.
If you haven’t thought of this, give skipping rope a try and let us know how it helps your running!