Jumping Rope

axelorate
axelorate Posts: 75 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Any benefits to jumping with an actual rope vs. jumping with a make-believe rope?
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  • wolfchild59
    wolfchild59 Posts: 2,608 Member
    So, you want to jump up and down? I would think you would want the actual rope itself there since part of it is the rhythm of the rope going around, as well as the movement of your upper body to keep the rope moving while you jump. Personally, I'd probably never be able to replicate the speed and intensity of jumping rope without all of the pieces there

    But the do also sell ropeless jump ropes, which are basically just handles and some short bits of rope hanging from them to help you have the rhythm of moving your arms, but it still wouldn't have to match up with what your feet are doing like with an actual jump rope, so it still seems odd to me.

    Though, something is better than nothing, so if you prefer to do it without the rope and that's what will get you moving, then definitely go for it. :)
  • axelorate
    axelorate Posts: 75 Member
    Hahah. I just don't want to be seen jumping rope :blushing:

    Indoors and ropeless seemed to be a good solution.
  • dunc289
    dunc289 Posts: 54 Member
    Any benefits to jumping with an actual rope vs. jumping with a make-believe rope?

    YES!

    Its harder, so you work harder, so you lose more weight.
  • axelorate
    axelorate Posts: 75 Member
    Any benefits to jumping with an actual rope vs. jumping with a make-believe rope?

    YES!

    Its harder, so you work harder, so you lose more weight.

    Simple answer. I like it. Thanks!
  • gofuku
    gofuku Posts: 7 Member
    I purchased a jump rope today for 6.99 at the local sports store. When I got home I did a little browsing and found a site with some jump rope work outs in it and figured I would jump straight to the intermediate. Well that did not work out, jumping rope is very intensive and I will need to work my way up.

    If you do not want to jump rope then just do jumping jacks.

    Here is a link to the site I found,

    http://myjumpropeworkout.com/

    *Edit to remove the assertion that make believe rope is nonsensical.
  • jnp96
    jnp96 Posts: 163
    Jumping rope is one of the best cardio exercises there is. You can find books on just this form of exercise out there. When I did the program "Escape Your Shape" it was the cardio. Trust me your legs will get so lean!!
  • TommiEgan
    TommiEgan Posts: 256 Member
    I swear my skipping rope beats me up more than what my brother did. I really want to get back into it.
  • axelorate
    axelorate Posts: 75 Member
    Well that did not work out, jumping rope is very intensive and I will need to work my way up.

    If you do not want to jump rope then just do jumping jacks, a make believe rope is nonsense.

    Ah, one of the reasons I don't want to jump anywhere but my own living room. I'd be mortified if someone saw me flushed and gasping for air after 45 seconds.
  • FitandFab33
    FitandFab33 Posts: 718 Member
    I use a weighted jumprope which does some great work on your arms simultaneously :-)
  • axelorate
    axelorate Posts: 75 Member
    I use a weighted jumprope which does some great work on your arms simultaneously :-)

    Girl, you crazy!
  • jaena4
    jaena4 Posts: 175 Member
    For me, I liked jumping without a rope better - pretty much the same motion without as with. When I tried it with a rope, however, I couldn't go very long because I'm very uncoordinated and kept getting my feet tangled, which meant lots of frustration and a very mediocre workout because I had to keep stopping and starting! Just me two cents! Chime with the poster above who said it's intensive - I couldn't only go for maybe 10 minutes at first and boy was I sore the next day!!!!!
  • anifani4
    anifani4 Posts: 457 Member
    Wow, more power to you. Jumping rope is fantastic exercise. Who cares if you are sweaty and gasping after 45 seconds. Keep doing it and soon enough you will go for 20 min without gasping once.

    Jumping rope is one of my favorite memories of childhood.
    When I was 20 something I used to jump rope in my basement while I waited for the washer or dryer to finish running.
  • gofuku
    gofuku Posts: 7 Member
    For the first time out I would say that 45 seconds would be a pretty good run. I tried doing one minute sets with one min between sets and it kicked my *kitten*.

    We should make this the jump rope thread.
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    A lot more coordination required jumping with an actual rope, also it gets upper body muscles into it if the rope has some weight to it.
  • axelorate
    axelorate Posts: 75 Member

    We should make this the jump rope thread.

    I think we should just start a menacing jump rope gang.
  • shrinkingislander
    shrinkingislander Posts: 315 Member
    I used to love jumping rope when I was a kid and now I work in an Elementary School and cannot help but jumping in when I see this kids on the playground. But oy-vay my boobs do not like it at all. The other day I was showing some of the kids double dutch and it deffinitely upped my playground cred but the "girls" were achey for the rest of the day.
  • terracotti
    terracotti Posts: 101 Member
    jumping rope is more fun
  • FatSlayer1016
    FatSlayer1016 Posts: 125 Member
    Jumping rope is awesome! I take a class that starts with five minutes of rope. I did it barefoot my first day because I was told everyone trains barefoot. I had blisters on both my big toes after five minutes, and the next day I could barely walk because my calves hurt so bad! I wear shoes now and five minutes is beginning to get easier. I agree with some people though that the rope can trip me up and ruin a good streak :(
  • PaytraB
    PaytraB Posts: 2,360 Member
    I've started jumping rope a couple of times a week. More than that and I find my knees hurt. I really enjoy it, though. It's an intense workout.

    Does anyone know whether a fatigue mat or padded mat would help my knees feel better?
  • axelorate
    axelorate Posts: 75 Member
    I've started jumping rope a couple of times a week. More than that and I find my knees hurt. I really enjoy it, though. It's an intense workout.

    Does anyone know whether a fatigue mat or padded mat would help my knees feel better?

    Boom: http://www.livestrong.com/article/516572-how-to-jump-rope-without-side-effects-to-joints/
  • PaytraB
    PaytraB Posts: 2,360 Member
    Thanks!
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Let me make sure I have this right. You'd be embarrassed to be seen jumping rope because you fear you may not have the stamina or coordination, but you *wouldn't* be embarrassed to be seen jumping a PRETEND rope? Girl, you crazy.
  • NocturnalGirl
    NocturnalGirl Posts: 1,762
    Hahah. I just don't want to be seen jumping rope :blushing:

    You don't mind being seen jumping rope without a rope?
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    I've started jumping rope a couple of times a week. More than that and I find my knees hurt. I really enjoy it, though. It's an intense workout.

    Does anyone know whether a fatigue mat or padded mat would help my knees feel better?

    Yes, a pad would help. But it sounds like you may also want to check your form, as you may be jumping too high or landing too hard. Come down softly and stay on the balls of your feet.

    I bought a 3x4 mat that is usually used to place under an exercise bike or stepper. I take that with me when I'm going to jump outside on concrete. It makes things easier on both the rope and my joints.

    http://amzn.com/B000F6R35Y
  • axelorate
    axelorate Posts: 75 Member
    Let me make sure I have this right. You'd be embarrassed to be seen jumping rope because you fear you may not have the stamina or coordination, but you *wouldn't* be embarrassed to be seen jumping a PRETEND rope? Girl, you crazy.
    You don't mind being seen jumping rope without a rope?

    No one can see me when I'm alone jumping around in my living room :]
  • repmlrs
    repmlrs Posts: 154
    why would you care if people seen u tired after 45 seconds? are u afraid of people seeing you tired on a tredmill or lifting weights? id say jump rope it will help alot especially if you do it between you weight sets so you keep your heart rate in the fat burn zone
  • nyemu
    nyemu Posts: 43
    Let me make sure I have this right. You'd be embarrassed to be seen jumping rope because you fear you may not have the stamina or coordination, but you *wouldn't* be embarrassed to be seen jumping a PRETEND rope? Girl, you crazy.
    You don't mind being seen jumping rope without a rope?

    No one can see me when I'm alone jumping around in my living room :]

    If it's any consolation I feel you. I jogged on the spot in my room for years because I was too shy to hit the road! Just do it! You'd be amazed at what you are capable of.
  • fitQueenbeast
    fitQueenbeast Posts: 298
    I use a weighted jumprope which does some great work on your arms simultaneously :-)

    Booooyahhhhh! So do I. What a workout with the weighted rope. Love every minute of it even though it kicks my butt!
  • diadojikohei
    diadojikohei Posts: 732 Member
    I love jump rope to! I can just about do 5 minutes of double jumps, ie with both feet together! I go onto my patio and jump, sod the neighbours! At least I'm doing something!!! My daughter sometimes joins me she's 11!

    Just work up to it, the first time I jump roped again after having kids I nearly pee'd myself (possibly TMI!)
  • myfitnesslife75
    myfitnesslife75 Posts: 163 Member
    Google Jump Snap. I went and bought this and I can jump to my heart's content, in my own house without tripping over a stupid rope or worry about ceiling limits. You actually burn MORE calories with steady, continuous jumping than you do when you stumble and have to readjust the rope all the time. I LOVE JUMP SNAP. Comes with a dvd as well. Great stuff and nobody will think you're "crazy"! :wink:

    ETA: The handles also have 3 itty bitty weights in them, so it's up to you whether or not you want to use them. I never bothered to remove mine and it gives your arms a great burn.

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