Learning to Jump rope

**PerseusStoned** · Posted On: 10/26/2011 9:27am

Any tips for beginners to jump-roping? I got fitted alright (as far as I know) and my max jumping is 12 in a row so far...

Edit: I'm sorry, please ignore this. Just realized there is a "Search" function here for a reason.

**W. Rabbit** · Posted On: 10/26/2011 9:56am

The best thing about the jumping rope exercise is you don't even need the rope.

**Sri Hanuman** · Posted On: 10/26/2011 11:01am

I don't know if it's in my head, but I get a lot more winded when the actual rope is involved.

**Lu Tze** · Posted On: 10/26/2011 11:03am

So do I.

So it's either in both of our heads, or there's something to that whole rope business!

**Drmarrello** · Posted On: 10/26/2011 11:05am

Not sure if I get more winded but I sure do get more whip marks on my poor bare feet with the rope involved. Its like a punishment for missing a jump!

**Sri Hanuman** · Posted On: 10/26/2011 11:16am

Could have to do with the timing/rhythm of the rope and physical movement.
And yeah, the rope getting snagged is a real bitch.
Usually happens when I get winded.
And keeps happening until I toss the damn thing and take my rage out on chocolate cake.

**Permalost** · Posted On: 10/26/2011 11:28am

When you're jumping rope, try to isolate the motion to your wrists and ankles. A lot of beginners want to jump using the knees and hips, and that doesn't really work with the speed you need to keep the rhythm of a jump rope. Clear the rope as you jump, but recognize that you really don't need to jump very high.

**W. Rabbit** · Posted On: 10/26/2011 11:33am

HAHAHAAHAH you guys get winded jumping rope?

I thought I was the asthmatic...

Originally Posted by Drmarrello

Its like a punishment for missing a jump!

Instant karma. Also applies to weapons.

**Sri Hanuman** · Posted On: 10/26/2011 11:36am

The PowerLung helps a lot, but yeah, asthmatic as ****, with the cardio of Phil Elmore.

**W. Rabbit** · Posted On: 10/26/2011 11:44am

I kid, I kid...I Do need to try the PL.

On the subject of jumping rope what do you guys feel is a good set length?

I usually do 5m before getting bored, maybe more if I'm watching TV or something.

It's boring to jump rope for much longer than that, imho.