Started Jump Roping

[GershonSurge]

I decided to mix in some rope jumping in with my weight training and running. The first challenge is learning the bounce step.

If you'd like to watch the short video it's here. Does anyone know how to embed videos in a post?

[fitmissjen]

Jump rope is great. Its get the heart pumping. We do double unders at Crossfit, which is another step again from normal jump rope.

I cant watch the video as im at work.

[GershonSurge]

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@fitmissjen wrote:

Jump rope is great. Its get the heart pumping. We do double unders at Crossfit, which is another step again from normal jump rope.

I cant watch the video as im at work.

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It will be a while before I can do a double under. 

I'm following Buddy Lee's book at least through the first five exercises or so. Dr. Solomon has a series of excellent videos on YouTube. I ordered one of Buddy Lee's jump ropes. The one I have now is too thick and it bounces. I probably need to shorten it a bit.

Both of them say to be able to do 140 steps without a miss before progressing beyond the bounce step, so that's my first goal. Along with that, I want to build my endurance enough to get a productive practice each day. 

[Dominique]

I wish I could jump rope like Floyd Mayweather

AFAIK, embedding videos is not currently possible in the Fitbit community forums. However, the Facebook video in your link opened just fine.

[betpchem]

Good for you! I used to be very good at jump-roping when I was a little girl, but now I miss an awful lot. I really need to practice more.

[GershonSurge]

Here is another short video with a side view.

@fitmissjen, if you see me doing anything wrong, please let me know.

Today, I bought a speed rope. Can't wait to try it out tomorrow. 

[fitmissjen]

@GershonSurge Speed ropes are great. I need to purchase my own at some stage, i currently just use the ones available at Crossfit.

I will have to take a look at your videos when i get home, i feel like i spend all my life at work!

My main focus when jumping rope is wrist movement. Move your wrists, instead of your arms. 

[Incognito]

Technically, isn't jumping rope similar to stepping or jogging in place?  Something you gave someone else crap for doing in a challenge?

Just Sayin..

[GershonSurge]

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@Incognito wrote:

Technically, isn't jumping rope similar to stepping or jogging in place?  Something you gave someone else crap for doing in a challenge?

Just Sayin..

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I'm not in any challenges.

[Nick_87]

Speed ropes are the way forward and once you get good enough you can really burn some calories and look good while doing so 😉

Since I started using it (as part of some boxing training) I have also found that my niggly knee/calf injuries have become less frequent so its a win win really!

[GershonSurge]

I found a speed rope on sale at Sport Authority last night. The difference is amazing. I reached 178 RPM.

Video

[Incognito]

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@GershonSurge wrote:

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@Incognito wrote:

Technically, isn't jumping rope similar to stepping or jogging in place?  Something you gave someone else crap for doing in a challenge?

Just Sayin..

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I'm not in any challenges.

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I am just pulling your rope..... 

[SeattleJumper]

Hi, I am new to the community and was looking for "fellow jump ropers" and came upon your video.  Good job!  One thing I am concerned about for you is if the surface is "soft" enough.  Don't want you developing shin splints.  Been there, done that when I jogged.  They are a real downer.  

[SeattleJumper]

If I tried jumping like Floyd Mayweather I would tie myself up in knots.  LOL

[DerrickS]

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@SeattleJumper wrote:

If I tried jumping like Floyd Mayweather I would tie myself up in knots.  LOL

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@SeattleJumper I'm in the same boat. I'd probably just end up hitting myself in the face and shins if I tried all those fancy jump roping tricks.

@Incognito I'd definitely put jogging in place and jump roping in separate categories. I think that jump roping requires movement from almost the whole body and demands that you keep a consistent pace; while jogging in place doesn't.

[SeattleJumper]

I am new to the Fitbit Community but I have had my Fitbit since I believe 2013.  A few months ago I started jumping rope and am loving it.  I don't know how long you have been "jumping" but I love watching youtube videos on it.  Louis Garcia has a teriffic youtube video FYI.

[GershonSurge]

I ended up pulling an Achilles tendon even though I limited myself to only 140 jumps a day in seven sets of 20. I don't think I'll chance it again after the tendon heals. Bummer.

[SeattleJumper]

I am so sorry to hear about your injury.  Very painful.  It is also disappointing especially when you get excited about a new activity.  

[Nick_87]

The best way to avoid injury doing this is by using a speed rope and just bouncing on the balls of your feet with a very slight bend in your knees rather than jumping as it were.  I was first introduced to it during a boxing class warm up and would jump a lot higher than I needed to (The first time I tried I fell over infront of everyone!), which doesnt do your joints/tendons any good.  So yeah just my two cent's as it were...speed ropes all the way.

[SeattleJumper]

I have purchased about three or four ropes to figure out which one worked best for me.  I had no idea there was such a difference.  My first was just too heavy.  I ended up taking apart two of them and mixing and matching as it were...I liked the long handles on one and the weight of the speed rope of another.  Now I'm happy.  I'm trying to master the criss-cross but I'm not consistent for some reason.  Oh well, baby steps.