VIDEO: 23 exercise with ropes from Men's Health

Today we want to share with you another video from Men's Health. This time it will be different options for exercise with ropes. We believe that this is an excellent option for a weekend of training, especially for the beginners in this business, as you like time will time out to recover after this murderous intense and prepare for a new productive week. ;)

A little history

The idea of ​​training with ropes often attributed to a man named John Brookfield (John Brookfield). He developed his own training system with ropes, known as the Battling Ropes. His system used a lot of athletes, including NFL players, as well as members of the Olympic team in bobsled. One of them - Ingrid Marcum (Ingrid Marcum). It was with her, John Brookfield recorded a DVD, on which they have tested dozens of different exercises for to increase strength and endurance, as well as demonstrate how the exercises with a rope to improve explosive movement.

Then these exercises are scattered in different areas of strength training, and, as the Battling Ropes become a trademark, you can see their variations under a completely different name.

What it is

Exercises with rope - is a high-intensity functional training. It can be aimed at strengthening and development of specific parts or the whole body as a whole. Ropes are usually attached to the wall or to the ring on the floor. They may be of different length and different weight, but they have one purpose - to arrange you an unforgettable, killer workout!

The main advantages of working with this kind of simulator:

1. You strengthen your press, arms and shoulders, and at the same time connecting to the legs.
2. Despite the relatively large load, your joints are not overloaded.
3. As a bonus, you get a training balance and coordination.

Studies have shown that 10-minute workout with ropes is equal to an energetic workout and burns 10 calories per minute, that is, for one a half-hour training session, we will burn at least 300 calories (300 to 500 kcal), and an increased metabolic rate will persist for 36 more hours.

Another plus: intensive interval training helps to develop both aerobic and anaerobic ability of the body after four weeks of training.

Alonzo Wilson (Alonzo Wilson), founder and director of training Tone House in New York, believes that exercise with a rope working on each muscle group at the same time provide the freedom of movement. They are easy to modify and customize how a novice or a seasoned athlete.

The video shows 23 exercise with ropes, and you can choose the one that suits your level of fitness. And if you have never tried and do not even think about it - it's a great chance to start. ;)