Trying heavy rope? Good exercise for the whole body. You will burn the calories and get into shape faster. Also a good cardio exercise. Try simple methods in the beginning. Hold the rope and practice different types of motions -the waves and the slams. In waves you move the rope like creating a wave ;In slams you slam it to the ground. Or do the jumping jacks -hold the rope with both hands, jump up and down simultaneously rising and dropping your hands. Jumping rope strengthens the upper portion of the body.It could be practiced with a heavy rope for heavier workouts.