Bought a jump rope...

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lukeout007
lukeout007 Posts: 1,247 Member
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Haven't jump roped since elementary school I'd guess. But I know it is pretty good exercise. Any tips for starting out? Am I still going to burn a fair amount of calories even if I'm going slow?

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  • Sl1ghtly
    Sl1ghtly Posts: 855 Member
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    http://dragon.sleepdeprived.ca/songbook/songs11/songs11.htm

    'High, low, medium, slow' is my personal favorite.
  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
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    I like to use mine as an asanawa. Not sure if I'm burning many calories, but I'm having more fun than I did jumping rope in elementary school!
  • MissyJessy
    MissyJessy Posts: 1,279 Member
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    I like to use mine as an asanawa. Not sure if I'm burning many calories, but I'm having more fun than I did jumping rope in elementary school!

    so apparently Asanawa is NOT in the dictionary... wtf...
  • gone2facebookprint
    gone2facebookprint Posts: 154 Member
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    I like to use mine as an asanawa. Not sure if I'm burning many calories, but I'm having more fun than I did jumping rope in elementary school!

    so apparently Asanawa is NOT in the dictionary... wtf...


    Japanese Jute rope. This rope is manufactured in Japan and imported, providing a top quality product for US rope enthusiasts. Jute is much lighter than hemp and holds knots beautifully. Our asanawa comes from the top manufacturer in Japan and is available through us in the US for the first time.
  • LindsayLL30
    LindsayLL30 Posts: 154 Member
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    Haven't jump roped since elementary school I'd guess. But I know it is pretty good exercise. Any tips for starting out? Am I still going to burn a fair amount of calories even if I'm going slow?

    It's amazing exercise, I was reading about it, and decided to give it a try today, 5 minutes fast was all I could manage... But what a burn and 80 calories in only 5 minutes!!! Are you still jumping rope?
  • lukeout007
    lukeout007 Posts: 1,247 Member
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    Haven't jump roped since elementary school I'd guess. But I know it is pretty good exercise. Any tips for starting out? Am I still going to burn a fair amount of calories even if I'm going slow?

    It's amazing exercise, I was reading about it, and decided to give it a try today, 5 minutes fast was all I could manage... But what a burn and 80 calories in only 5 minutes!!! Are you still jumping rope?

    Lol sadly I never started...my jump rope is sitting on my dresser. I will though soon. I know its a good work out.
  • carilyn39
    carilyn39 Posts: 91 Member
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    Jumping rope was so much fun in elementary school. Then I went and had 4 babies and turned forty. I can't jump rope with an actual rope. I always (tmi alert) pee a little. BUT I can pretend jump rope but don't get me giggling. :wink: :ohwell:
  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
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    When I lived in Florida, there was this older guy that was in REALLY great shape that used to jump rope while I was taking a martial arts class. I would position myself in the class so I could stare at him in the mirror. He was so good looking.
  • robinogue
    robinogue Posts: 1,117 Member
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    it's a wonderful workout!
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
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    EVEN slow its a KILLER burn!!!!!!!
  • gone2facebookprint
    gone2facebookprint Posts: 154 Member
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    still need to work on using my jump rope... how is it going for you luke?
  • dynamojones
    dynamojones Posts: 52
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    I use one, usually right after my jog, kills any reserves I have left. Good burn.

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