Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below I posted about cardio recently and there were some nice suggestions about doing a HIIT type thing rather than just trog along on the treadmill for 40 minutes. So a couple of days ago I dusted off my skipping rope and did just over 30 minutes; skipping for 3 minutes, resting for one, then skipping for another 3 and so on. It was nice, I worked up a sweat and my arms felt tired but I'm wondering if this is a good way to jump rope. Before moving to Tokyo I used to train at a boxing gym and everyone there did jump rope in 3 minute intervals as its the length of a round. Does anyone have any suggestions for alternatives and improvements? I would like to continue with it because its something I can do in the parking lot behind my house, I don't have to get back on the train, and its also free. This city doesn't lend itself well to outside type stuff like sprints, let alone sled dragging.
Anyone jump rope?
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Puddles
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spatts said:Build a sled mill.
LOL, Spatts! If I do that, can I bring my dog to help?
I'm curious about jumping rope too as I despise the treadmill and other traditional cardio machines. I was watching a guy at the gym a couple of weeks ago as he skipped...he didn't get more than a couple of inches off the ground and it looked like a good work out. Any tips or suggestions for ways to jump rope?
slinky
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I'm a big devotee of the jump rope. Since I train at a boxing gym (besides weight training), I jump rope there a bit. But I do most of my jump rope work at home. First thing in the AM or during Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Pretty much 3-sessions a week of jump rope (3-minute rounds, 1-minute rests for 20-30 minutes).
It's excellent for calves, too. The primary purpose of jump rope for boxers, is not only for conditioning, but to develop footwork and to relax the shoulders. You know, "float like a butterfly". So, I work on my footwork. I do a toe/heel tap, two lefts/two rights skip, and will also keep my feet spread (like a boxing stance) when I jump. You can try this. Am also now incorperating combinations such as: crossing over hands, shuffles and quick turns (as well as what I also mentioned above).
And as I jump rope I work on my focus. I just picture myself in a ring, moving and gliding across the canvas.
It's excellent for calves, too. The primary purpose of jump rope for boxers, is not only for conditioning, but to develop footwork and to relax the shoulders. You know, "float like a butterfly". So, I work on my footwork. I do a toe/heel tap, two lefts/two rights skip, and will also keep my feet spread (like a boxing stance) when I jump. You can try this. Am also now incorperating combinations such as: crossing over hands, shuffles and quick turns (as well as what I also mentioned above).
And as I jump rope I work on my focus. I just picture myself in a ring, moving and gliding across the canvas.
