I used to love to jump rope! In elementary school I was the "Jump Rope for Heart" champion 5 years in a row. Once I started gaining weight, I stopped doing any exercise. The other day I was thinking about how much I used to love jumping rope, so I went out and bought a jump rope and started. Well, it's a lot harder than it used to be. The first time I did it, I was only able to do 10 jumps. I know, thats sooo sad. But I continued doing a little every day this week and today I was able to do 100 in a row, although I thought I was going to hyperventilate afterwards. I was doing some research on calories burned per hour and based on my weight, jump roping burns more than jogging. Are there any others out there that like to jump rope?

You know I just bought a Jump rope last month to add to my exercise routine and your right it is a great work out. I try to do something new every week so I know I am working different muscles.

It really is a great workout. I was surprised at how many muscles I used. My abs are so sore (sounds crazy, I know, but it's true). It kinda feels like I did about 200 situps. Each day I'm able to do a little more. Like you, I like to shock the body by switching it up.

A little bit - specifically to strengthen my ankles/calves, which it has done nicely.

hmmm .. i was just looking into jumping. the only thing im concerned with are my knees ...

i think i'll give it a try though.

I've actually added it to my routine.

I shoot for 5 minutes. Of course I stop and catch my breath and drink Water many times during those 5 minutes but it's part of my workout now.

I started by only doing 10 jumps too. Holy crap that was hard!

ok... really stupid question.

do you jump w/ both feet off the ground or kind of skip / jump ?

Oh...I would love to...TMI ALERT!!! The twins ruined my bladder, so, until my surgery (perhaps in January), I cannot jump rope comfortably...but it is one of the things I am really looking forward to!

That and trampolining

Rain

ok... really stupid question.

do you jump w/ both feet off the ground or kind of skip / jump ?

I do both...I travel the length of the empty fitness center doing the skip/jump and I stand in one place doing both feet at one time. I'd say I do both feet more than I skip/jump.

Oh and in the interest of TMI,

I HATE the slapping sound of by flaccid stomach against the top of my thighs. It's horrifying.

Oh and in the interest of TMI,

I HATE the slapping sound of by flaccid stomach against the top of my thighs. It's horrifying.

I can so relate. same for me with jumping jacks. its horrible, so when I do them, I make sure I am wearing very snug shorts/pants.

ok... really stupid question.

do you jump w/ both feet off the ground or kind of skip / jump ?

I use both feet, it's easier me for that way. I tried alternating one foot at a time and I almost fell, so I'll stick with two.

I've actually added it to my routine.

I shoot for 5 minutes. Of course I stop and catch my breath and drink Water many times during those 5 minutes but it's part of my workout now.

I started by only doing 10 jumps too. Holy crap that was hard!

I was very surprised at how hard it was. I usually do somewhere between 80-100 jumps, then I stop and catch my breath, then go again. I try to do 5 sets but sometimes I just can't make it that far. And sometimes by the 4th or 5th set I only do 50-60 jumps.

I too used to love it---now I am afraid I'd black my own eyes!!! I don't think they make a strong enough sports bra!!!

I actually have a tumor in my leg preventing the pounding type of jump, but have been considering the skip type as a change up....something my granddaughters and I could do together.

I bet 10 will wind me as well!

Kat

I too used to love it---now I am afraid I'd black my own eyes!!! I don't think they make a strong enough sports bra!!!

Kat

My thoughts exactly! :biggrin1: Actually, I started getting into jogging a LONG time ago and found a really good bra that straps 'em down but good! A company named Enell does them - they had them on Oprah one day. It's like I don't have boobs when I'm wearing this thing. They're all mushed up into my chin and my armpits and I look flat from the side - not an easy accomplishment, let me tell you! But when you're strapped into this thing, they don't go nowhere!! No more black eyes.

Linda

Thanks Linda for the sports bra info. Here is the link to purchase one

Enell Sports Bra - Welcome