Jumping Rope to burn calories

cleesus
cleesus Posts: 87 Member
edited November 26 in Fitness and Exercise
Has anyone else incorporated jumping rope into their exercises or regular cardio workouts?

I have been doing it for a while after doing some reading and looking for alternatives to running when the weather is bad(its still cold here in ohio for some reason).

About 10 mins of jumping rope at an elevated heart rate burns about the same amount of calories as 30 mins of running/jogging!

I have been having fun doing it and plan to keep it up alongside my running
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  • paulawriteslove
    paulawriteslove Posts: 195 Member
    I LOVE jump rope!
  • PaytraB
    PaytraB Posts: 2,360 Member
    I like jumping rope. I'm not good at it any more, though. I keep thinking of adding it and should really do that.
  • JBApplebee
    JBApplebee Posts: 481 Member
    At 9Round, the jump rope is always station #1. I love it. I sucked big time to start, but now I can go the full 3 minutes without to many screw ups. bbell1985, I don't throw the ropes, but I scream at them sometimes. I get the strange looks when I do that occasionally. Now the trainers want me to do high knees on the rope & I'm barely able to do it the normal way. When it gets warmer, I'm going to practice the high knees because it feels som awkward when I try it now.
  • midlomel1971
    midlomel1971 Posts: 1,283 Member
    What a great idea for an indoors workout. I am getting tired of Fitness Blender workouts in my garage in the early AM. I am going to try some jumprope workouts.
  • cleesus
    cleesus Posts: 87 Member
    midlomel1971 wrote: »
    What a great idea for an indoors workout. I am getting tired of Fitness Blender workouts in my garage in the early AM. I am going to try some jumprope workouts.

    Yea it really is a great indoor workout, its definitely kind tough at times but I'm having fun with it. Let me know how it works out

  • cleesus
    cleesus Posts: 87 Member
    JBApplebee wrote: »
    At 9Round, the jump rope is always station #1. I love it. I sucked big time to start, but now I can go the full 3 minutes without to many screw ups. bbell1985, I don't throw the ropes, but I scream at them sometimes. I get the strange looks when I do that occasionally. Now the trainers want me to do high knees on the rope & I'm barely able to do it the normal way. When it gets warmer, I'm going to practice the high knees because it feels som awkward when I try it now.

    I have been getting frustrated messing up as well but then I found out that my jump rope was too short for me (I'm 6ft) getting one that is the right size helped
  • Alidecker
    Alidecker Posts: 1,262 Member
    JBApplebee wrote: »
    At 9Round, the jump rope is always station #1. I love it. I sucked big time to start, but now I can go the full 3 minutes without to many screw ups. bbell1985, I don't throw the ropes, but I scream at them sometimes. I get the strange looks when I do that occasionally. Now the trainers want me to do high knees on the rope & I'm barely able to do it the normal way. When it gets warmer, I'm going to practice the high knees because it feels som awkward when I try it now.

    I also go to 9Round, we don't always have the jump rope, but we do most of the time. Last week it was the challenge station and we had to do jacks while jumping...I was not so good at that. Some people complain about having round 1 be jump rope all the time, but I personally like it as a warm up.


  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    edited April 2018
    A quick google shows that the 120-140 RPM continuous effort being approximately equivalent to running a 10 minute mile(6 mph) which neither fast nor slow. Most run calculators are based on a 12 minute mile(5 mph)

    The 10 minutes vs 30 doesn't hold up to those calculations.

    This article
    https://michaelwoodfitness.com/2013/09/21/850/

    Explains that the comparison is in regards to "slow jogging" vs jumping rope as pertains to improving/maintaining VO2Max. NOT caloric burn.
  • cleesus
    cleesus Posts: 87 Member
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    A quick google shows that the 120-140 RPM continuous effort being approximately equivalent to running a 10 minute mile(6 mph) which neither fast nor slow. Most run calculators are based on a 12 minute mile(5 mph)

    The 10 minutes vs 30 doesn't hold up to those calculations.

    Ive seen articles stating 10-15 mins of HIIT jump roping can be equivalent to around 30 mins of light running/jogging. But I could be mistaken im not here to die on that hill
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    cleesus wrote: »
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    A quick google shows that the 120-140 RPM continuous effort being approximately equivalent to running a 10 minute mile(6 mph) which neither fast nor slow. Most run calculators are based on a 12 minute mile(5 mph)

    The 10 minutes vs 30 doesn't hold up to those calculations.

    Ive seen articles stating 10-15 mins of HIIT jump roping can be equivalent to around 30 mins of light running/jogging. But I could be mistaken im not here to die on that hill

    Yes, But as amended above, that refers to impact on VO2 Max, NOT caloric burn.
  • midlomel1971
    midlomel1971 Posts: 1,283 Member
    edited April 2018
    I just ordered a jump rope on Amazon yesterday!
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    edited April 2018
    My comments were addressed by previous comments so deleted mine. My thoughts were similar to Azdak, but said it better that I could.

    OP: I assumed you measured the burn via HRM or something like that, but even then there would be issues with the cals burned calculated.
  • cleesus
    cleesus Posts: 87 Member
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    cleesus wrote: »
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    A quick google shows that the 120-140 RPM continuous effort being approximately equivalent to running a 10 minute mile(6 mph) which neither fast nor slow. Most run calculators are based on a 12 minute mile(5 mph)

    The 10 minutes vs 30 doesn't hold up to those calculations.

    Ive seen articles stating 10-15 mins of HIIT jump roping can be equivalent to around 30 mins of light running/jogging. But I could be mistaken im not here to die on that hill

    Yes, But as amended above, that refers to impact on VO2 Max, NOT caloric burn.
    erickirb wrote: »
    My comments were addressed by previous comments so deleted mine. My thoughts were similar to Azdak, but said it better that I could.

    OP: I assumed you measured the burn via HRM or something like that, but even then there would be issues with the cals burned calculated.

    Yea I get what you guys are saying for sure, I wasnt really trying to focus too much on that single fact but more so that jump roping is a great alternative to running and other forms of cardio. Especially HIIT
  • cleesus
    cleesus Posts: 87 Member
    midlomel1971 wrote: »
    I just ordered a jump rope on Amazon yesterday!

    Which kind did you get?
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    cleesus wrote: »
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    cleesus wrote: »
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    A quick google shows that the 120-140 RPM continuous effort being approximately equivalent to running a 10 minute mile(6 mph) which neither fast nor slow. Most run calculators are based on a 12 minute mile(5 mph)

    The 10 minutes vs 30 doesn't hold up to those calculations.

    Ive seen articles stating 10-15 mins of HIIT jump roping can be equivalent to around 30 mins of light running/jogging. But I could be mistaken im not here to die on that hill

    Yes, But as amended above, that refers to impact on VO2 Max, NOT caloric burn.
    erickirb wrote: »
    My comments were addressed by previous comments so deleted mine. My thoughts were similar to Azdak, but said it better that I could.

    OP: I assumed you measured the burn via HRM or something like that, but even then there would be issues with the cals burned calculated.

    Yea I get what you guys are saying for sure, I wasnt really trying to focus too much on that single fact but more so that jump roping is a great alternative to running and other forms of cardio. Especially HIIT

    Definitely an alternative, but in the context of the discussion "Jumping rope to burn calories" needs to be a point of note/order.
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    cleesus wrote: »
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    cleesus wrote: »
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    A quick google shows that the 120-140 RPM continuous effort being approximately equivalent to running a 10 minute mile(6 mph) which neither fast nor slow. Most run calculators are based on a 12 minute mile(5 mph)

    The 10 minutes vs 30 doesn't hold up to those calculations.

    Ive seen articles stating 10-15 mins of HIIT jump roping can be equivalent to around 30 mins of light running/jogging. But I could be mistaken im not here to die on that hill

    Yes, But as amended above, that refers to impact on VO2 Max, NOT caloric burn.
    erickirb wrote: »
    My comments were addressed by previous comments so deleted mine. My thoughts were similar to Azdak, but said it better that I could.

    OP: I assumed you measured the burn via HRM or something like that, but even then there would be issues with the cals burned calculated.

    Yea I get what you guys are saying for sure, I wasnt really trying to focus too much on that single fact but more so that jump roping is a great alternative to running and other forms of cardio. Especially HIIT

    That it is. I was addressing the calorie burn claims (which are typical of media hype), but do not want to overlook the positive benefits of jumping rope, esp for interval or circuit training.

    It’s relatively cheap and takes up little space.
    It does require some physical skill to master.

    There is no “easy” rope jumping. The intensity level ranges from “high” to “higher” (although it’s a narrow range). Again, for intervals, that means no wasted time ramping up the effort.

    The main caveat is that jumping rope is considered a higher-impact activity, at least as much as running. The smaller movement also means more stress focused on a smaller body area. This can be mitigated by slowly increasing duration, and jumping on a softer surface if possible. When I use it with clients, I prefer not to do it on carpet—which is laid directly on concrete. I use the track, which has a good rubber surface and also some padding underneath.
  • cleesus
    cleesus Posts: 87 Member
    Azdak wrote: »
    cleesus wrote: »
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    cleesus wrote: »
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    A quick google shows that the 120-140 RPM continuous effort being approximately equivalent to running a 10 minute mile(6 mph) which neither fast nor slow. Most run calculators are based on a 12 minute mile(5 mph)

    The 10 minutes vs 30 doesn't hold up to those calculations.

    Ive seen articles stating 10-15 mins of HIIT jump roping can be equivalent to around 30 mins of light running/jogging. But I could be mistaken im not here to die on that hill

    Yes, But as amended above, that refers to impact on VO2 Max, NOT caloric burn.
    erickirb wrote: »
    My comments were addressed by previous comments so deleted mine. My thoughts were similar to Azdak, but said it better that I could.

    OP: I assumed you measured the burn via HRM or something like that, but even then there would be issues with the cals burned calculated.

    Yea I get what you guys are saying for sure, I wasnt really trying to focus too much on that single fact but more so that jump roping is a great alternative to running and other forms of cardio. Especially HIIT

    That it is. I was addressing the calorie burn claims (which are typical of media hype), but do not want to overlook the positive benefits of jumping rope, esp for interval or circuit training.

    It’s relatively cheap and takes up little space.
    It does require some physical skill to master.

    There is no “easy” rope jumping. The intensity level ranges from “high” to “higher” (although it’s a narrow range). Again, for intervals, that means no wasted time ramping up the effort.

    The main caveat is that jumping rope is considered a higher-impact activity, at least as much as running. The smaller movement also means more stress focused on a smaller body area. This can be mitigated by slowly increasing duration, and jumping on a softer surface if possible. When I use it with clients, I prefer not to do it on carpet—which is laid directly on concrete. I use the track, which has a good rubber surface and also some padding underneath.

    Yeah you are right, definitely want to get a mat of some sort to reduce the impact on the knees and lessen the wearing out of the rope
  • midlomel1971
    midlomel1971 Posts: 1,283 Member
    cleesus wrote: »
    midlomel1971 wrote: »
    I just ordered a jump rope on Amazon yesterday!

    Which kind did you get?

    This one. It was like $11 so I hope it's not that bad. I'm sure it's good enough to get me started and if I really like the workouts, I'll get a better one.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SAY9LLC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  • midlomel1971
    midlomel1971 Posts: 1,283 Member
    Anyone have some good Youtube or other online jump rope workouts they recommend?
  • cleesus
    cleesus Posts: 87 Member
    midlomel1971 wrote: »
    Anyone have some good Youtube or other online jump rope workouts they recommend?

    Here are a few links, they have videos and instructions in them especially the first one.
    http://www.runnersblueprint.com/jump-rope-workout-runners/

    http://blog.crossrope.com/why-the-jump-rope-is-the-perfect-fat-loss-tool/
    http://blog.crossrope.com/beginner-jump-rope-workout/
    https://healthyliving.azcentral.com/jump-rope-improve-running-12314.html



  • cleesus
    cleesus Posts: 87 Member
    midlomel1971 wrote: »
    cleesus wrote: »
    midlomel1971 wrote: »
    I just ordered a jump rope on Amazon yesterday!

    Which kind did you get?

    This one. It was like $11 so I hope it's not that bad. I'm sure it's good enough to get me started and if I really like the workouts, I'll get a better one.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SAY9LLC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Ahh yea I bought a similar one last week they are pretty good, honestly around $10 is where you will find a lot of the best ropes.

    I just got this in today, that site has some pretty good ropes and seems to be a good place to get different types of cables for different types of jump rope training https://www.buyjumpropes.net/elite-pro-freestyle-rope/
  • stuart3727
    stuart3727 Posts: 6 Member
    I started jumping rope back in the fall. I’ll jump for about 15-20 minutes after a 30 minute elliptical session. I love it! Especially with music blasting in my ear buds. Like anything it takes a little time to build up endurance and skill but now I’m doing cross-overs and double-unders with ease. Lots of YouTube vids to watch and learn from. Check out Crossrope.com. Their ropes are pricey but well worth it -IMO
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    Oooh I'm so bad at it! I'm lucky if I can go one minute with just a basic jump :(
  • KarenSmith2018
    KarenSmith2018 Posts: 302 Member
    If you love jumping rope master double unders. Took me 2 years (not consistent practice) to master them but I love double unders now. You can then mix up the routine with doubles and singles which really takes time to master and helps massively with muscle control.
  • cleesus
    cleesus Posts: 87 Member
    stuart3727 wrote: »
    I started jumping rope back in the fall. I’ll jump for about 15-20 minutes after a 30 minute elliptical session. I love it! Especially with music blasting in my ear buds. Like anything it takes a little time to build up endurance and skill but now I’m doing cross-overs and double-unders with ease. Lots of YouTube vids to watch and learn from. Check out Crossrope.com. Their ropes are pricey but well worth it -IMO
    karenbeckwith5 wrote: »
    If you love jumping rope master double unders. Took me 2 years (not consistent practice) to master them but I love double unders now. You can then mix up the routine with doubles and singles which really takes time to master and helps massively with muscle control.

    I think ill have to get a speed rope before I really get into double unders, I can kinda do them with my current ropes but I'm not great. Ill keep practicing
  • JBApplebee
    JBApplebee Posts: 481 Member
    Alidecker wrote: »
    JBApplebee wrote: »
    At 9Round, the jump rope is always station #1. I love it. I sucked big time to start, but now I can go the full 3 minutes without to many screw ups. bbell1985, I don't throw the ropes, but I scream at them sometimes. I get the strange looks when I do that occasionally. Now the trainers want me to do high knees on the rope & I'm barely able to do it the normal way. When it gets warmer, I'm going to practice the high knees because it feels som awkward when I try it now.

    I also go to 9Round, we don't always have the jump rope, but we do most of the time. Last week it was the challenge station and we had to do jacks while jumping...I was not so good at that. Some people complain about having round 1 be jump rope all the time, but I personally like it as a warm up.


    I was not fond of trying those rope jumping jacks. I want to be able to get the heart rate up, not keep restarting every 30 seconds
  • Alidecker
    Alidecker Posts: 1,262 Member
    cleesus wrote: »
    stuart3727 wrote: »
    I started jumping rope back in the fall. I’ll jump for about 15-20 minutes after a 30 minute elliptical session. I love it! Especially with music blasting in my ear buds. Like anything it takes a little time to build up endurance and skill but now I’m doing cross-overs and double-unders with ease. Lots of YouTube vids to watch and learn from. Check out Crossrope.com. Their ropes are pricey but well worth it -IMO
    karenbeckwith5 wrote: »
    If you love jumping rope master double unders. Took me 2 years (not consistent practice) to master them but I love double unders now. You can then mix up the routine with doubles and singles which really takes time to master and helps massively with muscle control.

    I think ill have to get a speed rope before I really get into double unders, I can kinda do them with my current ropes but I'm not great. Ill keep practicing

    I finally had to give up on double unders, the speed rope hurts when you miss :smiley: That wasn't really why I stopped, it was more because I would get close to being able to do them consecutively that I was trying to do them too often and would end up hurting my foot or my ankle for some reason. The whip marks from the misses were impressive, luckily they didn't stick around.

    This double under talk makes me want to work on them again.
  • cleesus
    cleesus Posts: 87 Member
    Alidecker wrote: »
    cleesus wrote: »
    stuart3727 wrote: »
    I started jumping rope back in the fall. I’ll jump for about 15-20 minutes after a 30 minute elliptical session. I love it! Especially with music blasting in my ear buds. Like anything it takes a little time to build up endurance and skill but now I’m doing cross-overs and double-unders with ease. Lots of YouTube vids to watch and learn from. Check out Crossrope.com. Their ropes are pricey but well worth it -IMO
    karenbeckwith5 wrote: »
    If you love jumping rope master double unders. Took me 2 years (not consistent practice) to master them but I love double unders now. You can then mix up the routine with doubles and singles which really takes time to master and helps massively with muscle control.

    I think ill have to get a speed rope before I really get into double unders, I can kinda do them with my current ropes but I'm not great. Ill keep practicing

    I finally had to give up on double unders, the speed rope hurts when you miss :smiley: That wasn't really why I stopped, it was more because I would get close to being able to do them consecutively that I was trying to do them too often and would end up hurting my foot or my ankle for some reason. The whip marks from the misses were impressive, luckily they didn't stick around.

    This double under talk makes me want to work on them again.

    Oh yea i can imagine the pain and marks left lmao, not looking forward to that part
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