If you’re tired and bored of walking on the treadmill or stepping on other mundane electronic contraptions then this video is for you. The Essential Guide to Jumping Rope is designed to improve your agility, speed, strength, balance, and stamina, challenging you to increase your skill level of these critical attributes. These motions encourage the formation of bone density and stimulate both the brain and body, benefiting their synchronistic and harmonious relationship. Forget about getting your feet caught up in the rope because John Pierre will show you the tips and tricks of no-snag jumping. The video is designed for both beginners to advanced as John demonstrates the progression of levels with each movement series. You will learn: Warm up movements to increase muscle pliability and decrease injury Warm up “V” footwork motions Warm up Lateral motions Warm up ankle “pump” The “Bunny Hop” The Open and Close: beginner to advanced The High Knee Series: beginner to advanced The “Skier:” beginner to advanced The Forward and Back The Side to Side The Heel Touch forward The Rear Toe Touch The Heel Touch, Toe Touch combination The Side Toe Touch with variations The Pendulum The Boxer Shuffle The “Flashdance”

In this class, John Pierre discusses the value and benefits of increasing and implementing movements that may assist with fall prevention; a critically underestimated and often neglected facet in general fitness and sports. As we start to get older or begin to engage in a more sedentary lifestyle, opportunities that challenge various motions tend to decline. In order to stay ahead of this negative and progressive lifestyle trend, we need to invite more balance-engaging exercises into our daily routine. This video encourages such motions for both beginners and those more advanced in fitness. You will learn: The Side-to-Side: beginner to advanced The Front-and-Back: beginner to advanced The One-Foot Balance Hold: beginner to advanced The One-Leg Bicycle: beginner to advanced The One-Leg Windshield Wiper: beginner to advanced The One-Leg Pendulum: beginner to advanced The One-Leg Number Series Challenge The Yoga Mat/Towel One Leg Challenge The Classic Box Step: beginner to advanced The Box Step Arm Engagement routine: beginner to advanced The Partner One-Leg Band Challenge: beginner to advanced The Tissue Coordination Drill Series: beginner to advanced The Tissue Juggling Series: beginner to advanced Partner Reflex Coordination Drills The benefits of flat shoes for balance