Jump roping is a great way to work on rhythm and timing.  Next time you warmup grab a jump rope and jump for 5 minutes.  Do one minute of singles, one minute alternating feet, one minute backwards, one minute criss cross, and one minute of double unders.  You’ll be breathing and sweating in no time.  Guaranteed to get you ready to crush some Rowing WODs.  Being able to change rhythms from singles to doubles to any other variation is a great way to think about changing up ratio at different stroke ratings and pressures.  Double Unders themselves are awesome because they force you to coordinate you hands and feet separately but in rhythm with each other, just like the catch and the finish.  Check out these Agility Posts for more on jumping, change of direction, coordination, timing, and rhythm.

Agility and Neuromuscular Training as Motor Skill Development

Agility and Neuromuscular Training as it Relates to Rowing

 Daily Challenge 5/17:

Challenge a friend to a double under contest!  Set a clock for one minute and see who can complete the most double unders!