We won’t even start explaining why you generally should do cardio, that should be obvious. 

Instead, let us make three examples where you should consider rope jumping, even as an alternative to cycling or rowing: 

■ Stronger bones & tendons: jumping hits your body with permanent “micro-kicks”, leading to stronger bones and tendons. 

■ Better for warm-ups: apart from your lower body, you engage your whole upper body too and warm up your shoulder-, wrist- and  elbow-joints 

■ Balance & coordination: especially if you don’t practice any other sport besides weight lifting, you now have the chance to train your  balance and coordination. 

Don’t forget that our bodies are not meant to just lift weights. A healthy body is created by cardio, balance and coordination, too - all of which you will improve with the A90 Jump Rope.