Jump rope aka skipping

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Who jumps rope regularly for exercise?

Do you find it helps? Do you have a routine you follow, any tips hints etc?

I'm looking at starting as I think its a great cardio exercise / way to build stamina, speed, hand eye co-ordination etc.

There's a reason boxers do it.

Any input?
J
 
Good exercise!

I purchased one a few years ago but it's still lying in it's packaging :D
 
jsheed_sa said:
Who jumps rope regularly for exercise?

Do you find it helps? Do you have a routine you follow, any tips hints etc?

I'm looking at starting as I think its a great cardio exercise / way to build stamina, speed, hand eye co-ordination etc.

There's a reason boxers do it.

Any input?
J
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I know someone who broke their foot the second day of skipping.
so warm up properly and make sure you dont do it on an uneven surface. :)
 
Rope jumping/skipping is very hard on your joints, but a very good cardio exercise (as is hula-hoops, FYI)
Wear good shoes, and if possible, do it on a padded surface, even if it's just a yoga mat. Don't do it barefoot!
 
No padding for when you hit the floor, putting unnecessary strain on your joints.
Same reason you don't go jogging barefoot.
 
I was under the impression that skipping is less demanding on the joints than jogging but I could be wrong. You don't need to jump very high once you have perfected the skill.
 
Hi Yotch,

It can be likened to rolling a ball vs. bouncing a ball. As you run, even though you do expose your joints to impact, it is somewhat lessened because you foot rolls off the road, i.e. heel - foot - toe. With skipping/jumping you simply bashing your full weight onto your joints, particularly your knees and ankles, because you don't absorbe the impact the same way you do when running.
 
srothman,

If you jump, your heels never even touch the ground, only the front of you foot does (if they are you're doing it wrong). I really doubt skipping is worse for your joints than running. Your posts actually seem retarded.
 
When jumping rope your feet shouldn't leave the ground anymore than is needed to get the rope under them, unless you're doing specific high jumps (which you do for short intervals) so the impact on your joints in minimal.
 
That's exactly my point. You put all the pressure on one spot on your foot, like you correctly mention the front of your foot/your toes, your ankles are locked, and your knees don't bend, so as a result you have a lot of pressure on your feet/ankles.

Like I mentioned, and as with running, it is important to do it properly and with proper gear, i.e. proper shoes, etc.

It's a great exercise, but it does impact your joints more than running.
 
srothman said:
Rope jumping/skipping is very hard on your joints, but a very good cardio exercise (as is hula-hoops, FYI)
Wear good shoes, and if possible, do it on a padded surface, even if it's just a yoga mat. Don't do it barefoot!
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NO NO NO! Your balance is compromised on softer surfaces (same as shoes with thick soles) which can lead to injury. If you prefer with shoes, use ones with thin soles. I prefer barefoot - your feet will be used to it within a week.

srothman said:
That's exactly my point. You put all the pressure on one spot on your foot, like you correctly mention the front of your foot/your toes, your ankles are locked, and your knees don't bend, so as a result you have a lot of pressure on your feet/ankles.

Like I mentioned, and as with running, it is important to do it properly and with proper gear, i.e. proper shoes, etc.

It's a great exercise, but it does impact your joints more than running.
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FAIL - You're doing it wrong!

You HAVE to use the "knee spring" as well as ankles - it cannot be "locked". Do you walk with locked ankles without bending your knees?

There's no additional "pressure" when you put your weight on one foot. No gear is needed apart from a good rope - ideal surface I find is laminated flooring (like you find in the gym studio's). There is no additional impact on joints if you do it correctly (ie NOT like
srothman). If you're not sure - go to your local gym and ask any instructor.
 
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