Jumping rope help

[edkiwi]

Hi guys,

Anybody else addicted to this amazing fat burning activity? I run a 10k in 40 minutes but jumping rope absolutely floors me!

Anybody got any tips on how to criss-cross with the jump rope?

[WendyB · Accepted solution]

Yes it can be fun. I dont do it daily but I do it about 3 times a week.

As for Criss cross. Cant help. I would probably kill myself LOL

Im not coordinated at all

[Annenasje]

Jumping rope is an excellent way to burn those extra calories!! 

I never jump rope but you got me thinking about starting again. I would start with just a couple of minutes and build my way up if I where you. 

Your body can handle more than your mind thinks it can. 

[GershonSurge]

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@edkiwi wrote:

Hi guys,

Anybody else addicted to this amazing fat burning activity? I run a 10k in 40 minutes but jumping rope absolutely floors me!

Anybody got any tips on how to criss-cross with the jump rope?

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I used to jump rope, but ended up pulling an Achilles tendon. I recommend starting with a very few reps a day at first and using a heavy rope that spins slower. By few, I mean about 20. 

Always jump on a padded surface, or you can get some good shin splints. 

There are many good YouTube videos on technique. 

I suggest videotaping yourself and playing it back in slow motion. 

[emili]

I jumped some when I was taking boxing, but since then haven't done it. I do remember slapping myself silly with the rope, so not sure I can offer any advice on technique. Kudos to you though for doing the activity- it is awesome cardio.

[edkiwi]

Thanks for the reply, I made some big progress with jumping rope this weekend! 🙂

[GershonSurge]

I like this series of instructional videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcTKBxMV09s.

[Shreyax]

I can do cross cross

while the rope in the air u swap ur hands places fully and then jump over it