Jump Rope!

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iplayoutside19
iplayoutside19 Posts: 2,304 Member
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I just cut up some old climbing rope I had into a jump rope. I'm going to use it to warm up before lifting weights.

I may even get a wild hair and inorporate into my regular work out. It burns a ton of calories.

Anyone else use a jump rope?

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  • greenstar1216
    greenstar1216 Posts: 18
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    I jump rope all the time!! It's fun and a good warm up and cardio :smile:
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
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    I just cut up some old climbing rope I had into a jump rope. I'm going to use it to warm up before lifting weights.

    I may even get a wild hair and inorporate into my regular work out. It burns a ton of calories.

    Anyone else use a jump rope?

    The trainer had me jumping rope in between sets when I do upper body. Really burned some calories. :drinker:
  • tayner
    tayner Posts: 372
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    nobody wants to see someone of my size jumping rope! LOL might cause an earthquake or something! Also, i have had multiple knee injuries and that is pretty high impact for someone my size... so no, no jumping rope for me... but i do see people at the gym jumping between sets to keep up their heart rate... seems to work for them!
  • Timothy2000
    Timothy2000 Posts: 108
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    I just bought one from wally world. we should go run together sometime
  • CinthyNair
    CinthyNair Posts: 261
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    I feel i am too heavy to jump rope for now. even doing the stairs hurts my knees. So probably once i hit 180 or so, i will consider attempting the jump rope again :)
  • iplayoutside19
    iplayoutside19 Posts: 2,304 Member
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    I was a little concerned about the impact on my knees. We'll see how they feel in the morning. But I figure if they got me through 7 Week of C25K I'll be OK.

    Jason, if our schedule ever sync up I'll go running.
  • musclebuilder
    musclebuilder Posts: 324 Member
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    Jump roping is great! Rocky style..lol I was jump roping for the past 10 or so months nearly every day. I did HIIT jump rope intervals, LISS jump rope sessions. I also used it to circuit train with abs and calves. One of my favorite forms of cardio.

    I did not have any issues with jump roping and my knees. But it took some time for my shins to adjust.
  • swtally80
    swtally80 Posts: 278 Member
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    I just tried itout the other night OMG! What a killer exercise!
  • Serenifly
    Serenifly Posts: 669 Member
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    I got into it when I was boxing, it's hands down my favorite cardio, and it does a number on your upper body too! gyms have ropes with varying weights too to change up difficulty ... took me a long time to get good at it, but pretty good now. I was doing it for about 30 mins a day this summer, and then got some excruciating pain my my leg (right above the outside foot bone it hurt! had to give it up for a cario, but use it to warm up everyday :)
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
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    Funny you mentioned that - I just did that as part of my cardio intervals in my backyard. Sprints, walking lunges, skipping, squats, sprints, walking lunges, torso twists with med ball...deadlifts - skipping... 20 minutes! Felt great, and the kids loved that mommy was skipping (and darned good at it!)
  • Beautifulbridgittlee7
    Beautifulbridgittlee7 Posts: 352 Member
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    Yes its great cardio, but I'm working on only doing it an inch or two off the ground and turning it fast to keep my heart rate elevated.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
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    regularly.

    I just started double unders- I look like I've been whipped.
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
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    Yes, I use them in CrossFit workouts. In the winter, when I can't run outside, I use them more. I have a speed rope that I bring to all my classes and use my own and I find it really helps with double unders (always having the same length).

    They are also great for warm ups or to get your heart rate up during any exercise.

    I love double unders. I have been getting better since getting my first in January and can whip out 20 or 30 unbroken many times, but other times I only get three because the rope gets caught in my hair, pony tail or not. #Girlyprobs

    Totally portable and only $10 for a piece of equipment. Fabulous! I also find the jump rope use has really increased my sprinting speed.
  • fozzie500
    fozzie500 Posts: 177 Member
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    love jump rope! I learnt how to do it at the ripe old age of 42,not quite at boxer level , but i'm getting there. I like to do jump rope/versaclimber intervals.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
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    Yes, I use them in CrossFit workouts. In the winter, when I can't run outside, I use them more. I have a speed rope that I bring to all my classes and use my own and I find it really helps with double unders (always having the same length).

    They are also great for warm ups or to get your heart rate up during any exercise.

    I love double unders. I have been getting better since getting my first in January and can whip out 20 or 30 unbroken many times, but other times I only get three because the rope gets caught in my hair, pony tail or not. #Girlyprobs

    Totally portable and only $10 for a piece of equipment. Fabulous! I also find the jump rope use has really increased my sprinting speed.

    hmmmm I haven't considered that- I can only get a handful and it's really after a break- like so D.U.- reset- D.U.- reset D.U. reset (so forth) Perhaps getting a more appropriate rope would be the solution!
  • shapefitter
    shapefitter Posts: 900 Member
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    Jump rope whilst walking outdoors, when nobody's around :)

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