16 Best Jump Ropes for Fitness and Burning Belly Fat

New to working out with skipping ropes? This jump rope from Reebok is ideal for those wanting to start. It’s designed with a durable coated steel cable and is adjustable to help you dial the rope in to a length that suits your height. Rubber grips help the rope stay in your hands — even when things get sweaty — making it ideal for any guy to keep in his gym bag. 

If you prefer your skipping rope to come with a side of tech, this option’s for you. Aerb’s dual-chip sensor counts each whip of the rope, tracking your jumps on the backlit handle display. Handily, it also times your workout and keeps a tally of how many calories you’ve burned – and all the data is stored until your next workout. The wire is made of steel and wrapped in PVC, while the handles are non-slip memory foam.

Extremely lightweight, grippy and durable, this Bulldog Gear rope is made to the same high quality we’ve come to expect from the brand. The adjustable length is quick and simple to adjust, and you can take your pick from a blue, black or red colour scheme. A great deal at this price. 

With a ball bearing system, you can ‘whip’ the skipping rope for faster single and double-unders without worrying about damaging the rope, which is coated with a water-resistant PVC material. The handles are ergonomic and the rope length is adjustable, meaning you can tweak the length according to your height and your skipping style. It comes with a handy storage pouch bag, too, and the rope is tangle-free. 

At the opposite end of the spectrum you’ll find this Mirafit skipping rope/battle rope hybrid. Not only will you put your endurance to the test with a lung-busting cardio workout, but the extra weight will give your arms an unprecedented pump – not something you’d usually associate with cardio – to build grip, shoulder and arm strength. It’s fitted with rubber handles and comes in a variety of lengths and thicknesses.

If you want a no-nonsense and reliable skipping rope, this is it. Nike’s unisex speed rope features ergonomic and grippy chevron handles to stop the rope slipping out your hands during a sweat workout, and is light enough to go unnoticed in your gym bag. Perfect for short, sharp cardio workouts or a heart-spiking warm-up. 

If you want a high-quality skipping rope but don’t want to break the bank, Beast Gear’s appropriately named Best Rope Elite skipping rope could be the one for you. By using fine-tuned ball bearings, the rope rotates easier and provides the perfect level of control, speed and ‘whip’ during a workout. Backed by functional athletes, boxers and martial artists. 

Just when you thought you’ve seen it all, this no-rope skipping rope changes the game. With no cord or rope, Toqibo’s cordless skipping rope contains a timer, calorie counter, jumping counter and four buttons to navigate the system. It also comes with an attachable cord and uses a 360-degree swivel rapid ball bearing to ensure a smooth and effortless spin. 

This traditional-style leather rope from Fitness Mad is designed to take all the floor throws at it – and it comes fitted with hi-speed bearings to ensure a super-smooths skip. Drop the optional 125g weights into the handles to up the ante and give your arms a workout at the same time. 

Mastered single skips? It’s time to master the craft of the double-under: spinning a skipping rope twice per jump. It’s a skill that requires a little more fitness and significantly more finesse. This skipping rope is designed for exactly that — with a 360° rotation and anti-slip design, it’ll take you from tired singles to fast and gassy double-unders in no time at all. 

Using a heavy skipping rope is not to be sniffed at — you’ll get a serious forearm pump while burning hundreds of calories in a short space of time. Like the Mirafit rope, this Lara Star option is made with the same material as battle ropes, and you can choose between a 25mm rope or a 38mm rope to spike your heart rate and build serious fitness. 

This impressive three-in-one Adidas rope comes with 50g and 100g cores that load into the handles, so you can up the intensity as you choose. The rope, which comes with a weighted cable, is a generous 9ft long – and it’s easily stored in the accompanying carry case when not in use.

Designed with exceptionally smooth bearings for a rapid spin, and textured handles for extra grip, this lightweight Primal Strength skipping rope is the perfect choice for speed work. It’s adjustable, so you can tailor the length as you please – leaving you free to focus on the important stuff. Like catching your breath between rounds. 

This adjustable digital skipping rope from Multifun brings tech to your workout without breaking the bank. Not only does the backlit screen log your jumps and calorie burn, but it features a timer that can be programmed to count you down – so you don’t need to keep your eyes on the clock – or track your elapsed time, if you’re in this workout for the long haul. 

Designed with boxers in mind, this authentic-looking Decathlon skipping rope is coated with abrasion-resistant PVC to handle even the most intense usage. It comes with two removable 45g weights that easily slot into the ergonomic wood handles, which have ridges carved into them for a solid grip. The rope length is adaptable, so you can adjust it to suit your session (and height).