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Re: Tell me about jump ropes - Dennis S - 06-17-2011
Don't listen to them. You need a Monster Jump Rope™. Only $199.95.
Re: Tell me about jump ropes - RAMd®d - 06-17-2011
maybe you should start out with hopscotch.
THAT was POMTL hysterical!
tuqqer, that is some great info!
Re: Tell me about jump ropes - Mac1337 - 06-17-2011
Thanks tuqqer. That's what I needed to know. Jumping to music is also a great idea. Right now I am jumping much higher than I need to. I marvel at people who barely move when jumping.
Re: Tell me about jump ropes - Tofer - 06-17-2011
Here's something to get you motivated:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqI7cGM9mWs
Re: Tell me about jump ropes - guymac - 06-17-2011
Jumping ropes is an agility and stability cardio exercise. It trains most of your muscles but because it is a repetitive act you may get bored after a while.
Play something motivating on your DVD or a music that you love...it is really up to you. Good luck!
Excellent idea anyway!
Re: Tell me about jump ropes - Mac1337 - 06-17-2011
Tofer wrote:
Here's something to get you motivated:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqI7cGM9mWs
Rather watch this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epZjMuRRXLo
Re: Tell me about jump ropes - OWC Jamie - 06-17-2011
Dakota wrote:or under 13 given some of the responses.
I should have known not ask work out questions on a 55+ forum.
jumping rope was part of a therapy for my ankles after a boat accident and I got bored with it. When it was obvious I was never going to be able to ski ever again much beyond straight downhill bunny slopes I even gave up the treadmill strengthening.
Good for you if you stay with it.
Re: Tell me about jump ropes - freeradical - 06-17-2011
Dakota wrote:
[quote=Tofer]
Here's something to get you motivated:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqI7cGM9mWs
Rather watch this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epZjMuRRXLo
Wow, she is the energizer bunny.
Re: Tell me about jump ropes - tuqqer - 06-17-2011
Dakota wrote:
Thanks tuqqer. That's what I needed to know. Jumping to music is also a great idea. Right now I am jumping much higher than I need to. I marvel at people who barely move when jumping.
Yeah, a common error when you're just starting. That's where the mirror work will come in. You'll be able to see just how far you do need to jump (it's not much). It'll also help with your timing between the wrist flicks, your jump, and where that parabola strikes the floor—or reaches its bottom apex... I guess that would be technically a nadir?—you'll see what I mean.
Related: you want to wear the right shoes when jumping. The soles can't have protruding edges, or they'll catch the rope. You want shoes that have a smooth, rounded front. There's a type of gym or walking shoe that works well for this. I used to try jumping barefoot, but I caught a toe once and I think I ended up breaking it, it hurt that bad.
Re: Tell me about jump ropes - NewtonMP2100 - 06-17-2011
.....Double Dutch....is TWICE as much fun.....