Xiaomi Smart Jump Rope: We tested the attached jump rope

A jump rope without a rope? In recent years, this new type of fitness accessories has appeared on the fields of sports shops, but also online. Instead of the rope between the two handles, weighted weights that have become independent are attached to these phenomena. Objective: simulate air resistance caused by friction rope. We maintain all the benefits of this cardio sport but with the possibility of exercise inside Without fear of breaking something. Undoubtedly, feelings are not exactly the same, but the effort remains real.

Xiaomi also offers two options: plastic balls respected for a “rope” or removable rope for those who swear traditional versions … or want to create characters with (double jumps, cross, caboose, etc.). The assembly is fast and intuitive: Click, notch and is ready. In addition to this possibility, one could think in a jump rope like any other. But in a more detailed look, one of the two handles reveals a small integrated LED screen (invisible when it is turned off) and the USB-C port located at the end using the ON/OFF button. The surface is sober, matte, rather elegant. Everything inspires confidence at an affordable price: EUR 29.99.

I am discovering

Start -up: It is you who jumps but she counts

First discovery: You can use it without smartphone. LED screen is activated after long support . The figure appears and begins to overlook from the first jump. A small discrete roar suggests that she understood the movement. Above all, it is not counting in the emptiness: its technology with the Triple Hall (360 °) sensor (360 °) detects each round, even in the “Ghost” regime.

For fans of data, App mi fitnessIt allows synchronization of sessions with complete statistics (number of jumps, duration, estimated calories, frequency) and monitoring day day. Good point: The rope keeps up to 50 sessions without synchronization. So you can run with it, jump a little in the middle of the park and import everything later. Or win on vacation without having to worry about synchronizing it. Changing the display on the screen (number of jumps, burned and past times) requires only short support on the button on/off.

Use: a discreet but effective coach

I started with simple sets of 50 jumps to test the accuracy of the number. Verdict: She doesn’t cheat. No forgotten jump, no double counting. Then I went to a more structured format, in Tabata: for the first 30 seconds of intense effort and 30 seconds of rest, all repeated 4 times up to 30/10 speeds of eight series. A simple method, but extremely effective in increasing cardio – popularized by Japanese Izumi Tabata physician, hence his name. And Spoiler: With the rope it stabs very quickly. Very short breathing, burning calves … it’s not as easy as you think. And devilish effective on burned calories!

In this type of exercise, Smart Jump for Xiaomi rope is impressive. No need to watch time or count in your head. The screen gives you a real -time scale and above all forces you to hold. In the rope mode, the experience is a bit strange at first – jumping in emptiness gives the impression of cheating – but we get used to it, especially if we have a small space. To avoid shaking the lamp or less disrupting the neighbors below, it is very practical.

What surprises is discreet motivation provided by a rope. He does not speak, does not give motivating sounds. And yet The desire to beat your daily recordFollow his progress in Mi Fitness, see calories burned climb, ends with a routine. Real. We come to pull out the rope because we would cheat on his e -maily. In addition, he finds his place on Telework Day. A few minutes, a few jumps … and we feel better. Maybe it’s the real power of this rope: He plays a daily gesturewithout a drum or trumpet.

Autonomy, compatibility, completion: severity at all levels

Xiaomi promises until 20 days of autonomyAnd in fact we are there. After approximately twenty uses over a month – a session of 5 to 20 minutes – the battery was charged only once and published even more than 80 %. To repeat refilling, this is through a standard USB-C cable (delivered) with full load in less than an hour.

The Mi Fitness application, which is available on Android and iOS, centralizes all data. It clearly displays the created series, total time, number of jumps, estimated calories and average frequency. We can also set daily or weekly goals, but The interface remains minimalist. No motivational badges or synchronization with third -party applications such as diet or Apple Health, which is a bit of a shame. However, you can share the exercises on social networks with the data given in the inspirational picture.

No complaints on the target side. Handling handles is pleasant, even with wet hands. The movements are liquid, quiet. The internal mechanisms seem robust – no fake remark even after two random falls on the tiles. We don’t feel a cheap gadget at all and it’s good.

In short: small accessories, great regularity

I am discovering

I didn’t think the jump rope could make me want to move every day. And yet. Thanks to its simplicity of use, its accurate monitoring -a its ultra compact format, Xiaomi Smart Jump Lano found its place in my daily life, where our smallest chip is often played. It does not add noise, does not send notification of guilt, does not illuminate the Christmas tree. It’s just. Ready to count, follow, motivate in silence. So no, it’s not a revolution. But in an era saturated with beautiful promises and unnecessary gadgets, this small object that does what he says is a lot.

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