10 minute jump rope Challenge - July

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  • Herohorse
    Herohorse Posts: 108
    Jumping rope is my main means of cardio and has been for a couple years. One of the tricks I used to get good was I did it while watching movies, and I "rewarded" myself for duration by being able to continue with the movie. When I had to call it quits I would pause or stop the movie until the next day at which point I resumed it. I got up to the point where I could do it consistently for up to 45 minutes at a time taking only short breaks (like 30 seconds or so every few minutes). I now use a weighted rope.

    Whoa! That is really cool! Great idea :smile:
  • JessiBelleW
    JessiBelleW Posts: 831 Member
    I'm in for this challenge from 5th July to 5th August (I don't currently own a jump rope but will purchase one when I land in the UK)
  • Herohorse
    Herohorse Posts: 108
    In like Flynn- try for 3x a week ")

    Sweet! Glad you're in :smile:
  • Praying_Mantis
    Praying_Mantis Posts: 239 Member
    I'm in. Wish me luck -- my jump rope is leather. :tongue:
  • larsensue
    larsensue Posts: 461 Member
    I'm in.... not sure if I can make 10 minutes consecutive but my 10 yr old and I will try to do it together!!
  • LucyMcd1
    LucyMcd1 Posts: 84 Member
    Awesome! I'll try for ruby, but I have to find my jump rope!
  • Herohorse
    Herohorse Posts: 108
    I'm in.... Long term goal is ruby and short term goal is 1 minute without tripping. Lol. Great idea for a challenge!

    Yes, they need to include a goal for those folks with two left feet...and who cannot walk and chew gum at the same time. That would be the Copper goal...lol!

    Woops, just realized I don't have a copper level. I'll make one :happy:
  • goshnames
    goshnames Posts: 359 Member
    I'm in! Rubies are pretty. Going for it!
  • Herohorse
    Herohorse Posts: 108
    I'm in for this challenge from 5th July to 5th August (I don't currently own a jump rope but will purchase one when I land in the UK)

    Sweetness! Thanks for joining :smile:
  • Herohorse
    Herohorse Posts: 108
    I'm in. Wish me luck -- my jump rope is leather. :tongue:

    :tongue: Good luck!
    Thanks for joining!
  • Fluffthadiva
    Fluffthadiva Posts: 5
    im all in!!!!
  • p00ki3nb00
    p00ki3nb00 Posts: 64 Member
    Awesome!!! I found a new love for jump roping!!! hated it before, but love it now! i'm in!
  • Herohorse
    Herohorse Posts: 108
    I'm in.... not sure if I can make 10 minutes consecutive but my 10 yr old and I will try to do it together!!

    Oh! That is awesome! I will be making a couple more levels per feedback, one will be non consecutive.
  • Herohorse
    Herohorse Posts: 108
    Awesome! I'll try for ruby, but I have to find my jump rope!

    Great! Thanks for joining! I hope you find it :happy:
  • Herohorse
    Herohorse Posts: 108
    I'm in! Rubies are pretty. Going for it!

    Sweet, thanks for joining! :smile:
  • Herohorse
    Herohorse Posts: 108
    im all in!!!!

    Sweet!! Thanks for joining!
  • dburum
    dburum Posts: 1 Member
    Sounds like a great challenge. I bought a jump rope and after my PT had it as part of my training session and I remembered how much I loved it when I was a kid.

    This inspires me to pull it out and use it.
  • Herohorse
    Herohorse Posts: 108
    Awesome!!! I found a new love for jump roping!!! hated it before, but love it now! i'm in!

    Great! Thanks for joining! :happy:
  • Casualfan76
    Casualfan76 Posts: 4
    I think my knees can handle the Bronze! I'm in.
  • MrsBozz1
    MrsBozz1 Posts: 248 Member
    Ok :smile: I'm in! Not gonna try for Ruby, gonna DO ruby! It's all in the attitude! :happy: Good luck everyone! :drinker:
  • Herohorse
    Herohorse Posts: 108
    Sounds like a great challenge. I bought a jump rope and after my PT had it as part of my training session and I remembered how much I loved it when I was a kid.

    This inspires me to pull it out and use it.

    Aw, thanks! I was nervous to make a challenge, but my family encouraged me to do it, replies like yours make me see it was a good idea!
    I started loving jumping rope as a kid, too. Do you have a favorite jump rope song?

    Thanks for joining!
  • lyssad2003
    lyssad2003 Posts: 39 Member
    I'm in!! Aiming for Bronze or Silver -- If I make that, I will be surprised! (It's HOT! here). :)
  • Herohorse
    Herohorse Posts: 108
    I think my knees can handle the Bronze! I'm in.

    Great! If you have knee problems, it can be quite limiting - I am glad you joined, and I hope it goes well!
  • Herohorse
    Herohorse Posts: 108
    Ok :smile: I'm in! Not gonna try for Ruby, gonna DO ruby! It's all in the attitude! :happy: Good luck everyone! :drinker:

    Great!! :happy: Thanks!
  • Herohorse
    Herohorse Posts: 108
    I'm in!! Aiming for Bronze or Silver -- If I make that, I will be surprised! (It's HOT! here). :)

    Whoohoo! Indeed, I am sorry you guys have a heat wave! I have rain, so I may be doing my jumproping in my bathing suit?!
  • Janet_andpie
    Janet_andpie Posts: 22
    I'm in for Silver (gotta have my rest days!)

    Just done day 1. My form was diabolical, after 5 minutes I had to resort to hop-stepping over the rope because my legs refused to jump anymore. But I did the whole 10 minutes non stop. It was very humbling to say the least. I can run 5k and swim a mile, but 10 minutes with a jump rope brought me to my knees.

    By the end of July we'll all be skipping wizards, right guys and gals?
  • Herohorse
    Herohorse Posts: 108
    This challenge has had an overwhelming amount of positive feedback! About 40 people have joined so far!

    By the way, I also have a push up challenge for July for those who cannot currently do a full pushup, in case anyone is interested!

    I am expanding the goals for more levels. Here they are!

    Jade: 10 nonconsecutive minutes a day
    Copper: 5 minutes 2 x a day

    Bronze: 10 minutes 3 times a week
    Silver: 10 minutes 5 x a week
    Gold: 10 minutes 5 x a week and 5 minutes 2 x week
    Ruby: 10 minutes 7 x a week

    For the very advanced:
    Platinum: 10 minutes 2x day
    Diamond: 10 minutes 3x a day

    If you are really, really advanced:
    Palladium: whatever you can do now plus 10 minutes every day
  • MmmmStrawberries
    MmmmStrawberries Posts: 5 Member
    Just finished my day 1 ten mins. OUCH!!! my calves are killing me.... great endurence test. I did trip a few times but managed to keep it up for the full ten mins. I hope by the end of July I won't find it quite so hard going. Good luck everyone xx
  • Herohorse
    Herohorse Posts: 108
    I'm in for Silver (gotta have my rest days!)

    Just done day 1. My form was diabolical, after 5 minutes I had to resort to hop-stepping over the rope because my legs refused to jump anymore. But I did the whole 10 minutes non stop. It was very humbling to say the least. I can run 5k and swim a mile, but 10 minutes with a jump rope brought me to my knees.

    By the end of July we'll all be skipping wizards, right guys and gals?

    Rest days are very important! I am glad you chose a goal that fits you :smile:

    Congrats on finishing your first day and sticking through it!

    Jumping, skipping and switching from leg to leg is acceptable in my book!

    Thanks for the encouragement!
  • Herohorse
    Herohorse Posts: 108
    Just finished my day 1 ten mins. OUCH!!! my calves are killing me.... great endurence test. I did trip a few times but managed to keep it up for the full ten mins. I hope by the end of July I won't find it quite so hard going. Good luck everyone xx

    My calves are definitely going to be the ones going first, as well. Congratulations!!

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