10 minute jump rope Challenge - July

Jumping rope is my main means of cardio and has been for a couple years. One of the tricks I used to get good was I did it while watching movies, and I "rewarded" myself for duration by being able to continue with the movie. When I had to call it quits I would pause or stop the movie until the next day at which point I resumed it. I got up to the point where I could do it consistently for up to 45 minutes at a time taking only short breaks (like 30 seconds or so every few minutes). I now use a weighted rope.

Whoa! That is really cool! Great idea

In like Flynn- try for 3x a week ")

Sweet! Glad you're in

I'm in.... Long term goal is ruby and short term goal is 1 minute without tripping. Lol. Great idea for a challenge!

Yes, they need to include a goal for those folks with two left feet...and who cannot walk and chew gum at the same time. That would be the Copper goal...lol!

Woops, just realized I don't have a copper level. I'll make one :happy:

I'm in for this challenge from 5th July to 5th August (I don't currently own a jump rope but will purchase one when I land in the UK)

Sweetness! Thanks for joining

I'm in.... not sure if I can make 10 minutes consecutive but my 10 yr old and I will try to do it together!!

Oh! That is awesome! I will be making a couple more levels per feedback, one will be non consecutive.

I'm in! Rubies are pretty. Going for it!

Sweet, thanks for joining!

Sounds like a great challenge. I bought a jump rope and after my PT had it as part of my training session and I remembered how much I loved it when I was a kid.

This inspires me to pull it out and use it.

Aw, thanks! I was nervous to make a challenge, but my family encouraged me to do it, replies like yours make me see it was a good idea!
I started loving jumping rope as a kid, too. Do you have a favorite jump rope song?

Thanks for joining!

I think my knees can handle the Bronze! I'm in.

Great! If you have knee problems, it can be quite limiting - I am glad you joined, and I hope it goes well!

I'm in!! Aiming for Bronze or Silver -- If I make that, I will be surprised! (It's HOT! here).

Whoohoo! Indeed, I am sorry you guys have a heat wave! I have rain, so I may be doing my jumproping in my bathing suit?!

This challenge has had an overwhelming amount of positive feedback! About 40 people have joined so far!

By the way, I also have a push up challenge for July for those who cannot currently do a full pushup, in case anyone is interested!

I am expanding the goals for more levels. Here they are!

Jade: 10 nonconsecutive minutes a day
Copper: 5 minutes 2 x a day

Bronze: 10 minutes 3 times a week
Silver: 10 minutes 5 x a week
Gold: 10 minutes 5 x a week and 5 minutes 2 x week
Ruby: 10 minutes 7 x a week

For the very advanced:
Platinum: 10 minutes 2x day
Diamond: 10 minutes 3x a day

If you are really, really advanced:
Palladium: whatever you can do now plus 10 minutes every day

I'm in for Silver (gotta have my rest days!)

Just done day 1. My form was diabolical, after 5 minutes I had to resort to hop-stepping over the rope because my legs refused to jump anymore. But I did the whole 10 minutes non stop. It was very humbling to say the least. I can run 5k and swim a mile, but 10 minutes with a jump rope brought me to my knees.

By the end of July we'll all be skipping wizards, right guys and gals?

Rest days are very important! I am glad you chose a goal that fits you

Congrats on finishing your first day and sticking through it!

Jumping, skipping and switching from leg to leg is acceptable in my book!

Thanks for the encouragement!