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Jumping Rope

TaraJ16
TaraJ16 Posts: 304
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
a few friends of mine and i are doing a jump rope challenge, we're jumping our weight with the rope

my question is, how do i log that and how do i know how many cals i burned? is there any way without a hrm?

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  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    Approximate it by determining how many you do per min and logging it in as running. It isn't much different as running in place.
  • faithjobes
    faithjobes Posts: 104 Member
    Go to the Exercise tab and type jumping rope-it has options for fast, moderate, and slow. I heard jumping rope REALLY burns calories fast- I put in 10 minutes of moderate and it said 178 calories!!! I need to join you and your friends! LOL Good luck!
  • Das_Modell
    Das_Modell Posts: 167
    Go to the Exercise tab and type jumping rope-it has options for fast, moderate, and slow. I heard jumping rope REALLY burns calories fast- I put in 10 minutes of moderate and it said 178 calories!!! I need to join you and your friends! LOL Good luck!

    i think i should too lol :tongue: . Have fun!
  • TaraJ16
    TaraJ16 Posts: 304
    thanks, i was able to find it!
  • Das_Modell
    Das_Modell Posts: 167
    are you using one of those weighted ropes i've seen? Or just a reg. one?

    I've been thinking of getting a jump rope and starting, but im not sure which type i should get .
  • TaraJ16
    TaraJ16 Posts: 304
    i'm using a fitness one, but its not weighted
  • Das_Modell
    Das_Modell Posts: 167
    where did you get it if you dont mind me asking :smile: ?

    sorry if im asking too many questions :tongue:
  • TaraJ16
    TaraJ16 Posts: 304
    i picked it up at walmart in their fitness section. its a lightweight thin black rope, and it was only around $5
  • Das_Modell
    Das_Modell Posts: 167
    that's not bad at all, thanks :flowerforyou:
  • Nightdust
    Nightdust Posts: 171 Member
    Does anyone know where you can get a beaded or a strong/heavy jump rope that won't twist or tangle? I've been looking for a good one that's now super expensive.
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    Does anyone know where you can get a beaded or a strong/heavy jump rope that won't twist or tangle? I've been looking for a good one that's now super expensive.

    This one is $10 on amazon.com

    http://www.amazon.com/Valeo-VA682LG-Beaded-Jump-Rope/dp/B0007W2EQO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1246592522&sr=8-2

    There are a bunch of them on there for ~$10 or less, some are more.
  • TaraJ16
    TaraJ16 Posts: 304
    mine is kind of like this one here:

    http://www.amazon.com/Valeo-JRS-Speed-Jump-Rope/dp/B0007IS6ZG/ref=pd_bxgy_sg_img_c/190-7237819-4055313
  • Nightdust
    Nightdust Posts: 171 Member
    I like the red and black beaded jump rope.. hmm.. I wonder if I could make my own? I used to be really into making stuff with beads.. hmm.
  • foxyforce
    foxyforce Posts: 3,078 Member
    Go to the Exercise tab and type jumping rope-it has options for fast, moderate, and slow. I heard jumping rope REALLY burns calories fast- I put in 10 minutes of moderate and it said 178 calories!!! I need to join you and your friends! LOL Good luck!

    jumping rope for 10 minutes would KILL ME, i don't know what your endurance is like, but it is really, really tough. i recently bought one thinking i could master it, and i can't do it for longer than 2 minutes without heaving.
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