Jump rope
CurvyFitMumma
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So I want to jump rope for 10-15 mins daily. Well I can't make it to 10 mins. Someone please tell me it gets easier the more I do it please lol
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I wish I could, but as sad as it is to say I have yet to learn how to jump rope. I am just a big klutz. I do jump rope with out the rope and after a while it did get easier. I think it's like anything else you practice enough you don't even seem to notice that you've improved.0
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Yes, by progressively working on this you will build the endurance and skill to be able to continue for longer periods of time. You can make that progression happen by either pushing to just go longer each time. Or you can go until you need a rest, take a minute or two rest, and then do another session, rest, and then a third. These “reps” will get easier (longer) and you can reduce your rest. Patience, perseverance, progression.
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Yes you will build stamina and it will get easier. I had to stop due to arthritis, but my duaghter would jump rope with me, remember how you could do doubles with one person jumping in, that is what she would do. Between doing it together and how long it took for her to jump in, she could keep me going with 15 seconds rest now and again for up to 30 minutes. Kids are great incentive
Enjoy it!
Oh and try chanting some of those old games for jumprope when you were little, it can make it more fun and less difficult.0 -
CurvyFitMumma wrote: »So I want to jump rope for 10-15 mins daily. Well I can't make it to 10 mins. Someone please tell me it gets easier the more I do it please lol
I just bought one from amazon. It should arrive today. I've been doing bodylastics band exercises as an intro to, hmmmm, moving. So far, so good. I don't see results but I am feeling them. With the jump rope, I read that it is great exercise and works the whole body. This should be interesting. I'm a total klutz. Oh well, at least I'll be entertainment for the neighbors!
Please update how you are doing with the jump rope. It helps knowing there are others doing this who are not already experts! Any motivation I can get is nice!
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CurvyFitMumma wrote: »So I want to jump rope for 10-15 mins daily. Well I can't make it to 10 mins. Someone please tell me it gets easier the more I do it please lol
Oh! I forgot to mention this: there is a cool video on youtube that is a great help for beginner jumpers. Look for the one by: Tim Haft. The video is called: 'Rope Jumping for Fitness: How to correct 5 common mistakes'. Give that a view. I think it prevented some things I just know I would be doing! Best wishes.
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hmm I never really try for distance . I have tried to do 1000 revolutions without a mistake. I do know the way I jump rope it helps increases other cardio endurance.0
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yopeeps025 wrote: »hmm I never really try for distance . I have tried to do 1000 revolutions without a mistake. I do know the way I jump rope it helps increases other cardio endurance.
Hire long have you been doing this? I'm not sure I could get through 5 minutes nevermind 10. I think right now my goal is coordination so I'll want to build that stamina!
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goldfishgoo wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »hmm I never really try for distance . I have tried to do 1000 revolutions without a mistake. I do know the way I jump rope it helps increases other cardio endurance.
Hire long have you been doing this? I'm not sure I could get through 5 minutes nevermind 10. I think right now my goal is coordination so I'll want to build that stamina!
I use jump rope to do variations of High intensity interval training. I have been jump roping for years consistantly.
Last year some MFPer called me out saying that it is impossible for someone to jump rope like 60 revolutions in 20 seconds so I made a youtube video showing that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhaPfdvPw1M 0 -
You have to work up to it, just like any other exercise. I remember the days in elementary school when I could jump rope and sing at the same time and not feel winded. When I started back up with jumping rope last year I could make it maybe 30 seconds while huffing and puffing. Gradually it got easier and I lengthened my jump rope intervals. I can't say that I do it for 10 minutes at a time but it definitely is much more enjoyable and doable now.0
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yopeeps025 wrote: »goldfishgoo wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »hmm I never really try for distance . I have tried to do 1000 revolutions without a mistake. I do know the way I jump rope it helps increases other cardio endurance.
Hire long have you been doing this? I'm not sure I could get through 5 minutes nevermind 10. I think right now my goal is coordination so I'll want to build that stamina!
I use jump rope to do variations of High intensity interval training. I have been jump roping for years consistantly.
Last year some MFPer called me out saying that it is impossible for someone to jump rope like 60 revolutions in 20 seconds so I made a youtube video showing that.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhaPfdvPw1M
Oh my goodness!!! Yes, yes, I saw that video. You are incredible! I only wish I could get to jumping like that! You are an inspiration. Thanks for posting that. As I said, my rope should arrive today and I'll get started. I'll be slow as herd of galapogas turtles running through peanut butter.
Oh well. I managed to get through the body bands daily so this can happen too. 0 -
sweetandsassyred wrote: »I wish I could, but as sad as it is to say I have yet to learn how to jump rope. I am just a big klutz. I do jump rope with out the rope and after a while it did get easier. I think it's like anything else you practice enough you don't even seem to notice that you've improved.
You will eventually figure out the rhythm and pace that works for you, just keep at it.0 -
goldfishgoo wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »goldfishgoo wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »hmm I never really try for distance . I have tried to do 1000 revolutions without a mistake. I do know the way I jump rope it helps increases other cardio endurance.
Hire long have you been doing this? I'm not sure I could get through 5 minutes nevermind 10. I think right now my goal is coordination so I'll want to build that stamina!
I use jump rope to do variations of High intensity interval training. I have been jump roping for years consistantly.
Last year some MFPer called me out saying that it is impossible for someone to jump rope like 60 revolutions in 20 seconds so I made a youtube video showing that.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhaPfdvPw1M
Oh my goodness!!! Yes, yes, I saw that video. You are incredible! I only wish I could get to jumping like that! You are an inspiration. Thanks for posting that. As I said, my rope should arrive today and I'll get started. I'll be slow as herd of galapogas turtles running through peanut butter. Oh well. I managed to get through the body bands daily so this can happen too.
I actually hit my jump rope harder than I do with my weight training. I did that so that I should never get efficient at what calories and repair process (more calories) I burn. I look at that video and yes I notice the more weight I have dropped. I was close to 20-30 pounds more in that video that I am way faster at it now. I can effortlessly get up to 70 revolutions on both feet jumps. Keeping that pace at a 2:1 work rest ratio is where the workout really starts because I never do. I never keep my intensity high enough.0 -
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As others have said, it does get easier. You do have to work at it though. I used to be terrible at it from the coordination aspect. It was all I could do to go 30 seconds before I screwed up. Now I can do it easily and can even go about 10 minutes without messing up or stopping. I used to hate jumping rope, but now before just about every workout I include it in my warm-up.0
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@yopeeps025
Do you jump rope daily? Regardless of intensity you are doing something right. You worked really hard for that 30lb loss!0 -
Here's me doing it badly, but a huge improvement from where I started
https://youtu.be/4Zu5_F5eTpw
You are doing a pretty good job there! I'm pretty sure when I jump rope the Looney Tunes music will be cranking!0 -
goldfishgoo wrote: »@yopeeps025
Do you jump rope daily? Regardless of intensity you are doing something right. You worked really hard for that 30lb loss!
I do not. I want to get into boxer level jump roping. Now that is fast. If I take into account different intensity levels I could jump rope everyday. Endurance one day speed intervals another.0 -
tcbutler8627 wrote: »As others have said, it does get easier. You do have to work at it though. I used to be terrible at it from the coordination aspect. It was all I could do to go 30 seconds before I screwed up. Now I can do it easily and can even go about 10 minutes without messing up or stopping. I used to hate jumping rope, but now before just about every workout I include it in my warm-up.
Currently I'm only doing exercise bands and working on getting my steps in for the day. After today, my goal is to keep up with the jump rope. I feel like I'm on a good track. I am feeling more awake and energized. All of these posts are inspiring and a great help!0 -
goldfishgoo wrote: »tcbutler8627 wrote: »As others have said, it does get easier. You do have to work at it though. I used to be terrible at it from the coordination aspect. It was all I could do to go 30 seconds before I screwed up. Now I can do it easily and can even go about 10 minutes without messing up or stopping. I used to hate jumping rope, but now before just about every workout I include it in my warm-up.
Currently I'm only doing exercise bands and working on getting my steps in for the day. After today, my goal is to keep up with the jump rope. I feel like I'm on a good track. I am feeling more awake and energized. All of these posts are inspiring and a great help!
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What are your goals with jump roping?[/quote]
@yopeeps025 ...
My goal is to find a do a good exercise. I fear the 'excess skin' that comes with weight loss. So finding something to keep at is very important to me. The bands help and are fun and they are now a daily habit. But they are not enough. I need to add to my daily routine.
I read that it was beneficial for the whole body: coordination, cardiovascular, toning, and other benefits. I can do it at home without a major expensive machine. I don't fool myself into an instant fix. Still, my body needs repair.0 -
I jump rope 3-4 times a week- it's my warm up for all my lifting. It's wonderful.
But it does take time- I like to use music to help pace myself- and I usually can talk myself through just one song- oh this is a good song- keep going- do this song- and I just add more songs to my jump roping.0 -
goldfishgoo wrote: »What are your goals with jump roping?@yopeeps025 ...
My goal is to find a do a good exercise. I fear the 'excess skin' that comes with weight loss. So finding something to keep at is very important to me. The bands help and are fun and they are now a daily habit. But they are not enough. I need to add to my daily routine.
I read that it was beneficial for the whole body: coordination, cardiovascular, toning, and other benefits. I can do it at home without a major expensive machine. I don't fool myself into an instant fix. Still, my body needs repair.
I think we because I am included too that the fear of excess skin we cannot really have because it might not happen. It is almost something we really cannot control. It genetics.
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yopeeps025 wrote: »goldfishgoo wrote: »What are your goals with jump roping?@yopeeps025 ...
My goal is to find a do a good exercise. I fear the 'excess skin' that comes with weight loss. So finding something to keep at is very important to me. The bands help and are fun and they are now a daily habit. But they are not enough. I need to add to my daily routine.
I read that it was beneficial for the whole body: coordination, cardiovascular, toning, and other benefits. I can do it at home without a major expensive machine. I don't fool myself into an instant fix. Still, my body needs repair.
I think we because I am included too that the fear of excess skin we cannot really have because it might not happen. It is almost something we really cannot control. It genetics.
Darn those genes!!!
You are right on that one! I know I'm reaching here. But, hey, it's getting me off the couch at least. So there is another reason to buy less expensive exercise help. I gotta save for that excess skin removal! I'm kidding.
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The more you do them the easier they become.0
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Yes it gets easier. Are you just jump roping or is this part of a larger workout?
I include jump rope in my gym routine as HIIT. Each workout I pick an exercise to super set with jump rope (i.e. triceps extension, lateral raise, db lunges, push-ups) and then go from one to the other (with as little rest as possible) for 4 sets. When I started I could only go for a minute of jump rope at a time, with maybe a minute of rest between. Over the past 18 months I've worked up to 2 min 45 seconds of jump rope (hitting somewhere between 300-450 jumps). The added element doing it this way is whatever body part you're working on for that day (i.e. shoulders, chest, legs) really gets punished (in a good way).
I use a custom speed rope from Rogue. The best advice I can give, if you're going to really incorporate jump rope in your routine, is to get a good rope that is the proper length. I tried a few other brands before settling on the Rogue, and currently have two different ropes of varying weight to switch between.0 -
Yes it gets easier. Are you just jump roping or is this part of a larger workout?
I include jump rope in my gym routine as HIIT. Each workout I pick an exercise to super set with jump rope (i.e. triceps extension, lateral raise, db lunges, push-ups) and then go from one to the other (with as little rest as possible) for 4 sets. When I started I could only go for a minute of jump rope at a time, with maybe a minute of rest between. Over the past 18 months I've worked up to 2 min 45 seconds of jump rope (hitting somewhere between 300-450 jumps). The added element doing it this way is whatever body part you're working on for that day (i.e. shoulders, chest, legs) really gets punished (in a good way).
I use a custom speed rope from Rogue. The best advice I can give, if you're going to really incorporate jump rope in your routine, is to get a good rope that is the proper length. I tried a few other brands before settling on the Rogue, and currently have two different ropes of varying weight to switch between.
Surprisingly I can use a jump rope that is way too big for me.
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goldfishgoo wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »goldfishgoo wrote: »What are your goals with jump roping?@yopeeps025 ...
My goal is to find a do a good exercise. I fear the 'excess skin' that comes with weight loss. So finding something to keep at is very important to me. The bands help and are fun and they are now a daily habit. But they are not enough. I need to add to my daily routine.
I read that it was beneficial for the whole body: coordination, cardiovascular, toning, and other benefits. I can do it at home without a major expensive machine. I don't fool myself into an instant fix. Still, my body needs repair.
I think we because I am included too that the fear of excess skin we cannot really have because it might not happen. It is almost something we really cannot control. It genetics.
Darn those genes!!! You are right on that one! I know I'm reaching here. But, hey, it's getting me off the couch at least. So there is another reason to buy less expensive exercise help. I gotta save for that excess skin removal! I'm kidding.
A jump rope goal I have also is to be able to jump rope so fast that you cannot see the rope your naked eye in videos without slowly the video down.
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A jump rope goal I have also is to be able to jump rope so fast that you cannot see the rope your naked eye in videos without slowly the video down.
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Judging by your video I can see you are well on your way to accomplishing that goal!
My rope arrived! I got a cable style one (fitskuad brand). I have a lonnnnnnnnnnng way to go!
Oh man, I'm so bad. But the god news is my heart was just a pumping away! (Ha!) But, yep, I think I could keep this up. The challenge to learn the task is intriguing. I can do 10 minutes easily! Okay the rope isn't actually turning the whole time. It's mostly me tripping like crazy! Like I said, entertainment for the neighbors! 0 -
Yes it gets easier. Are you just jump roping or is this part of a larger workout?
I include jump rope in my gym routine as HIIT. Each workout I pick an exercise to super set with jump rope (i.e. triceps extension, lateral raise, db lunges, push-ups) and then go from one to the other (with as little rest as possible) for 4 sets. When I started I could only go for a minute of jump rope at a time, with maybe a minute of rest between. Over the past 18 months I've worked up to 2 min 45 seconds of jump rope (hitting somewhere between 300-450 jumps). The added element doing it this way is whatever body part you're working on for that day (i.e. shoulders, chest, legs) really gets punished (in a good way).
I use a custom speed rope from Rogue. The best advice I can give, if you're going to really incorporate jump rope in your routine, is to get a good rope that is the proper length. I tried a few other brands before settling on the Rogue, and currently have two different ropes of varying weight to switch between.
that's how I like to use the rope when its' with training- otherwise just my warm up- but it is a GREAT way to up the antie as it were on a workout (not sure if I spelled that right- but you know what I mean lol)0
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