Jumping Rope

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.

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.

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.

I swear my skipping rope beats me up more than what my brother did. I really want to get back into it.

I use a weighted jumprope which does some great work on your arms simultaneously :-)

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!!!!!

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.

jumping rope is more fun

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?

Thanks!

Hahah. I just don't want to be seen jumping rope :blushing:

You don't mind being seen jumping rope without a rope?

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.

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!)