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teirrah

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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.
 
Heck yeah. Good workout. I had to stop doing it when I was pregnant, and didn't really pick it back up.

Build a sled mill. ;)
 
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I jump up and down on a deadlift platform...then count 1,2,3 and fall down. No rope though...

:lmao:
 
spatts said:
Build a sled mill. ;)
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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?
 
I just started jumping rope again and have fallen in love with it all over again. It's going to take me some time to get used to it, but nonetheless, I love it.
 
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.
 
slinky said:
3-sessions a week of jump rope (3-minute rounds, 1-minute rests for 20-30 minutes).

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.
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Thanks...that's the kind of info. I was lookin for! I haven't seen anyone else jump rope at the gym so I've got no idea on how to approach it. Does anyone know of a website with more info. or video even?

Jumping helps relax the shoulders? I have a problem with my shoulders and am in pain most days. Deep tissue massage helps for a bit, but I can't go every week.
 
Jumping rope looks so easy when done well. Let me just say, that my trainer would NOT allow me to jump rope. Reason you ask: It made her look bad!

I am serious here! I am a klutz and there is NO denying it.
 
Thanks everyone for the nice replies. Mrs. Puddles, I use a boxer's rope, which has heavy weighted handles and a leather rope. I think that the higher cost (like maybe 15 dollars vs 5) was well worth it because it moves fast and true and the weight of the handles makes you have to work to control it. Also the makes the best noise cutting through the air. I skip trying to keep feet low to the ground, mixing up the lead foot, easiest seems to be alternating 2 steps each foot.As Slinky said it is great for footwork and coordination, also relaxing the shoulders is so key. If I am tense, I trip but if I am relaxed I don't. It is hard to keep going uninterruptedly for 3 minutes but I guess practice makes perfect. And when you get it it looks and feels so good.
 
My husband has an old jump rope that he used to use...wood handles and rope. It's been collecting dust and cobwebs in the garage for 2 yrs. Tomorrow I'm gonna give it a whirl. I better remove all breakables for a 10' radius. LOL

I have little endurance, so I'll see how close I can get to the 3 minutes with a minute rest and repeat thing. During the minute rest, do you walk around? I can't imagine just standing still for the resting part.
 
I do an interval style training when I jump rope. I skip for 2 minutes, then i work on the heavy bag for two minutes and back and forth. It's an amazing workout! Skip for two, punch for two, skip for two, kick for two......
I get a killer sweat going!
 
While I don't do what Fyre does, I do perform some sort of "active rest" between the 3-minutes sessions. Since I primarilly jump rope at home, I will perform ab work on my fitball, knuckle push ups and/or stretch (and shadow box).

Also, I built up to the 3-minute rounds. By beginning with 1-minute rounds/1-minutes rests. For instance, the first week it was 1-minute rounds. Second week, I would perform the first several rounds in 1-minute, the last couple were 2-minutes. By the end of the third week, every round was 2-minutes - and so on. Work on just plain jumping rope at first. Also, what I mean that it "relaxes" the shoulders is that what's really turning the rope is wrist action.

As you get more comfortable with the jump rope, begin to incorporate the combinations (crossing hands, etc.). I prefer straight on jumping, but like to incorporate the combinations for assistance w/boxing skills as well as keeping it fun.
 
All right, you guys have me convinced. I'm gonna have to try out jump roping intervals. BTW, I haven't jumped rope since I was grade school age, so this should be interesting...
 
OMG I don't think I've had this much fun trying something cardio ever! OK...so today I bought some decent sneakers...figured I'd need them if I was gonna be jumping. Tonight after everyone was asleep I figure it's time to give this thing a shot. I open the blinds on the sliding glass door so I can see my reflection like a big mirror. OK...I'm all set...turn the handle, jump, step on the rope. Hmmm...gotta figure this out...I do the same thing again. I look at myself all pathetic in the reflection and laugh. It was truly amusing. After a few turns of the handle I start getting it. Jump, jump, jump, step on the rope. LOL I was damn happy when I got to making 8 skips without stepping on the rope. I think that took me a good 3 minutes to accomplish, so I took a minute and walked around the house from room to room thinking of what just happened, how to control the rope, etc. OK...the minute rest is up, back to it girl! I manage a few under 10, then I get a groove going and get to 31! YAYYYYYY! I'm so happy! I try again a few times and am getting tired and don't make it to 10. OK...rest a minute. I decided to walk around the house for my rests...maybe I'll add in something else once I get better, but walking seems fine for now. Next set I got into the low 30's twice, and I'm feeling good. Took another rest and in the next set I got to 71 along with a bunch of less successful attempts. When I was done (exhausted, wiped out, sweaty) about 30 minutes had passed. I didn't keep real track of how many sets I did...I was just happy to be getting the hang of not tripping on the rope. LOL

I'm happy and I'm finally looking forward to doing cardio! Since I'm not doing too well, it's gonna take a long time to master just straight out jumping...which is a good thing, nothing like a good challenge within yourself to give you motivation and prevent boredom with an excercise. This is just what I needed. Thanks to everyone who helped out here!!!
 
I think I'm going to have a heart attack! This is my second session - I can finally jump continuously to the point I have to stop because my lungs are gonna explode. But I'm having lots of fun!
 
Haha, this sounds good .. I've never really participated in the rope jumping my friends did when I was a little girl, because I was so lousy at it ... Mmm, got to try again, I should be able to manage .. After a LOT of practise! :D
 
LOL It was MUCH easier when I was a little girl. Maybe if I had some help...anyone wanna double-dutch with me?
 
newgirl said:
MrsPuddles...I would try to double dutch with you -- however how good are you at untangling people from ropes?
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Mrs. P...I'd stay away from NG...you both might wind up with a concussion, bruising, and more tangles than you hope for;)
 
wateengedoe2 said:
ROFLMAO, why is that called double dutch (I suppose you're talking about jumping rope with two people)? :D We never called it that ... :o
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"double dutch" is with two ropes, not just two people holding the rope.

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It requires a lot of coordination. People who are good at it can do all sorts of stunts while jumping (flips and such). There are national double dutch competitions.

origins of the term, from http://www.word-detective.com/121800.html

"Double dutch" jumprope requires hopping through two jumpropes twirling in opposite directions, like an eggbeater. If that seems like an impossibly difficult skill to master, guess what? That's why they call it "double-dutch." Double-dutch rope jumping was probably invented by New York City, not Dutch, children. Its name is a relic of the rivalry between England and The Netherlands back in the 1600's, when both nations were establishing global empires. Back then, the English referred to anything they didn't like or considered foreign as "Dutch." Even hundreds of years later in America, if something was very confusing or difficult, it was known as "High Dutch" or "Double Dutch." And anyone who's ever seen double-dutch jumprope will agree that it's the perfect name.
 
to keep you from 'cheating' on the time intervals - I have a co-jumper with their own rope - one keeps time while the other jumps - when one stops the other starts - keeps motivation going and a little push not to be the first one to drop - for those who like a little competition
 
Good laughs here! I'd be happy to double dutch with ya NG...we'll just make sure we do it outside...where there aren't any breakables, I'm really good at untangling things and I don't bruise easilly! :)

Makedah...thank you for posting that!

I grew up in NYC and half of my school lunch time was probably spent jumping rope. Some of the girls were really very good at it. I never was great at it, but I still had fun!

w8...CHEATING on time intervals? That would be a long time from now for me...right now I'm just trying to jump without tripping too much and make it to 3 minutes, but I'll probably enlist my daughter's help when I get to that point. Good idea.

I've been trying to remember the songs we used to sing...mostly we did stuff like "Miss Mary Mack, Mack, Mack, all dressed in black, black, black...," "Miss Lucy had a baby, she named him Tiny Tim, she put him in the bathtub to see if he could swim...." and other nonesense. :rainbow:
 
lets see ... how about "Cinderalla, dressed in yellow...." and "teddybear, teddybear - turn around; TB, TB, touch the ground, .... "

I'll have to get my little girl help me remember all of the words - or just fake it & hum.
 
Ahhh a trip (or tangle) down memory lane.

But I am still not trying it again. I know my weak points and willing concede defeat on this.

MrsPuddles -- go for it...as long as you have medical insurance.
 
Double dutch, yes with 2 ropes....sorry, my mistake. Thanks, Makedah. It's been so long;)

Before your time, lol...completely wrong country...2 for 2

Mrs. Puddles....Newgirl's great people...you'll have a ball;) As far as any of these songs...I was such a tomboy....I have no idea:o
 
Thanks, Slinky, that's what I'm lookin for. I know I'm far from doing fancy stuff, but I can play it while I'm learning not to step on the rope. ;)
 
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