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Running vs Skipping?
- Thread starter Pooky
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Without any research or reference to scientific findings, I'd say skipping based on the fact that you have more upper body involvement. However, in saying that, many people run for over an hour but I know of very few who skip for over an hour, presumably in part due to boredom and/or exertion. There is also the aspect of joint strain to consider though. I'd assume skipping would put a little more stress on your joints but again this has no scientific basis behind it but an opinion 
http://www.nutristrategy.com/activitylist4.htm
I 'think' skipping would work more muscle groups though.
I 'think' skipping would work more muscle groups though.
Thanks for that list, some interesting stats. Skipping isn't on there though.
Change over to American engerish and look for "jumping rope"
Ah!
My new neighbour skips. When he first started, I thought he was er, doing something else in the bedroom as he has sprung floors and there was this regular pounding sound. Now he skips on the back stoep which is concrete. He said his doctor told him to do it since it is easier on the knees than running. At the moment he weighs 130kg so the skipping does not last all that long.
Wow, that is interesting. Surely running is a far more natural action that repeatedly jumping up and down on the spot?
It's not really a jump, more of a small hop. You also should keep your knees slightly relaxed to absorb impact.
killadoob
Honorary Master
Running.
Start slow and build into a sprint, break repeat.
If you have issue running use an orbital elipticer,. spelling is shocking
Start slow and build into a sprint, break repeat.
If you have issue running use an orbital elipticer,. spelling is shocking
My ex GP use to run a lot and even he eventually said it's bad for you knees & joints. If I look at all the old toppies that ran their knees are fooked and they all complain now after the fact.
Yeah, you never hear of the ones who didn't run complaining.... as they've all died of heart attacks by 50!
Yeah, you never hear of the ones who didn't run complaining.... as they've all died of heart attacks by 50!
Yeah like the super fit triathletes that keel over at 30 from heart attacks. You'll actually be amazed how super fit people die at such a young age from heart attacks. They do eat right, they exercise, they don't drink and smoke, believe in the lord and then they just die.
Quite easily explained really. Any exercise puts "strain" on your heart. If you're predisposed to heart issues this can trigger it. But I think you'll probably find the percentage of triathletes keeling over are far lower than amongst the sedentary.
Johnone
Senior Member
Yeah, you never hear of the ones who didn't run complaining.... as they've all died of heart attacks by 50!
Life is unpredictable: you can die at any time. But if you want to preserve your joints into old age, I think long-distance walking is the best form of exercise.
AlmightyBender
Executive Member
What is the goal of the exercise Pooky? That is gonna determine a lot.
I would say running because it is actually sustainable in the long run as skipping is boring as hell. You're not going to do anything that you don't enjoy!
The better answer is of course both. No reason to only do one thing. Also throw in some cycling, swimming, tennis/squash, dancing whatever. If you want to keep active and healthy then fun and variety is the only thing that will keep you going unless you smaak skipping and it completes you.
Also guys I run and every part of my body is used which is why it is such a great exercise. Just start really slowly.
I would say running because it is actually sustainable in the long run as skipping is boring as hell. You're not going to do anything that you don't enjoy!
The better answer is of course both. No reason to only do one thing. Also throw in some cycling, swimming, tennis/squash, dancing whatever. If you want to keep active and healthy then fun and variety is the only thing that will keep you going unless you smaak skipping and it completes you.
Also guys I run and every part of my body is used which is why it is such a great exercise. Just start really slowly.
The truth is that exercise and sport are a trade-off. It necessarily stresses things like joints. And the harder you do it the more damage it does. Some people come away from that with little or no serious harm done, others will be close to crippled when they're older.
Running is also incredibly boring. Unless it's some sort of cross-country running over interesting terrain that requires leaping about, ducking and weaving.
It's highly unlikely that it manages to give every muscle a workout. Unless it's more the jumping, ducking and weaving sort of running.