Jumping Rope

megsaroo

Hi all! I just tried a new exercise today - jumping rope! I used to do it in PE when I was a kid all the time and it was so fun. Really hard though- couldn't do it fast for more than a minute at a time. Just wanted to share and see if anyone else jumps rope and has some great routines/tricks to learn.

kievfrisco

:yawn: So funny, I did it today too, first time for the longest time. Very hard, could hold like 10 minutes, best result was 30 jumps.

ima_gymchick

Jumping rope burns approx. 11 calories per minute. IF you trip over the rope like I do...and have to stop because of it, try it with NO rope, so you don't have to keep stopping. Shoot for 15 straight miutes..GOOD LUCK

OLP76

I do Jump Rope on Sundays when its my Day of Rest from my P90(Power90) workout. I get restless...I don't have any tricks...just jumpin' fast, than jumpin' - Jump on one foot and switch. Jumpin' with cross arms and alternatin'. Jump the rope backwards is always a challenge but fun. Just do whatever comes natually - have fun with it. xo

ima_gymchick

I would also say...use different speeds, and hop from one foot to the next etc,,,vary it up. Keep it interesting.


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mountainwoman98

I love jumping rope but it is def. ALOT harder than when I was a kid! I can't remember where but you can get just the handles somewhere and they are electronic and keep track of your time & calories burned. Saves alot of embarrassment when you stumble on the rope(not that I ever have)
Hmmm... maybe I will get out my rope and jump a bit today.

megsaroo

FYI - my calves were so sore today! Be warned but definitely give jump roping a try - I had a blast and will try to work on my tricks!