They do make weighted jumpropes, which I am a$$uming would make it so your feet don't get tangled up in the rope. I've never used one. I have a rope that has the swivel things where the clothes line type rope is attached to the handles. Which reminds me, I have to dig it out again and give it a try. Thanks for the reminder! It takes a while to build up endurance, as it does with any sport. But it is a great cardio workout. I wish I would've stayed with it a couple of years ago.