who here jumps rope

[ninjashoes]

Like Ive mentioned in a few other threads, I just bought a jump rope because I hear alot of fighters jump rope for cordination, footspeed and cardio. I started last night and I am in love and I feel like I discovered something even though boxers have been doing it forever.

I really cant stress enough how much fun and how much of a great cardio workout jumping rope is. I only went for about a total of 20 min or so spread out through the day and it absolutely smoked me.

I recommend starting out slow because it can get really addicting once you figure out your getting a good workout. You should also wear some shoes with good padding as it can cause alot of impact on your legs/feet.

I really wish I had discovered this sooner, like years ago.

[VENDO]

I've been boxing forever, but I recently started jumproping like last month no joke..

I love it..It helps with your footwork as well.

[thetravi]

yea i love it, especially the part about getting a workout with just a rope

[ninjashoes]

Yeah I know, its seriulsy hard for me to stay motivated running because I have to change my clothes, step on big rocks that fuck up my knees and feet, hug the side of the road and dodge cars, look out for dogs and then have to shower again when I get back.

I love to run still but the jump rope is an awesome alternative plus its probably better for the short term high intensity type of endurance.

[thetravi]

hahah i hear that, everytime i go running i come closer to gettin hit by a car....most of the time its not even my fault

[CHE]

jump rope is a great exercise. i love it.

[deegs]

the only thing i jump is bail.

[thetravi]

;321199']the only thing i jump is bail.

running from the cops is great cardio, even if you get caught gettin tazed is a full body workout

[chop]

Its the first thing you do at the boxing gym, followed by some bag work
personally I hat3e skipping, its a great workout and all but I still hate it
not so much fun for smokers

[Chickenjorge]

jumping rope is great. i do it when i box, and it's not like running where you can slack off and take baby steps. yuo have to actually push yourself. one can say that this is a better workout than even running (more complete)

it works your shoulders a lot, and your forearms, as well as your lower body: thighs and calves. plus, like ven said, it helps your footwork.

oh, and it tires the shit out of you. it's a good warm up and warm down (cool off) exercise. plus it's fun.

[hotnewton]

I just started jumping rope again as I'm slowly getting back into the shape I was in 3 years ago. It's funny how much my calves hurt the day after a rope jump but once I start jumping again the pain goes away... until I'm finished.

All in all one of the best workouts you can get (in my opinion) I also enjoy trail running in the summer and spring, but running in general sucks.

[Aiden]

i Have a jumprope and need to use it more..my rope jumping form is garbage though and i dont feel like im in a grove at all..no smoothness to my jumps..I tyhink i need a jump roping video?

[Evil]

I jump rope, now so much now because its cold out...

[ninjashoes]

;325483']i Have a jumprope and need to use it more..my rope jumping form is garbage though and i dont feel like im in a grove at all..no smoothness to my jumps..I tyhink i need a jump roping video?

you probably just need practice, I am slowly getting better

maybe its your rope too

[Neo_Pop]

I use the speed jump rope for 15 minutes for the warm up. It's been a part of my routine forever.

[simply]

I love jump roping but for some reason I can't do the double under thing where you jump high and the rop passes under twice before you hit the ground.

[thetravi]

you just gotta whip it around, theres not really a trick to it

[Tom Stall]

seriously... what kinda boxer doesn't jump rope....

[CreatureCore]

i Have a jumprope and need to use it more..my rope jumping form is garbage though and i dont feel like im in a grove at all..no smoothness to my jumps..I tyhink i need a jump roping video?


I was the same way when i first started, but you start to get the hang of it if you do it a few days in a row. At first i would just be trying to jump as high as possible to avoid the rope, but then i started getting the rythm down and just little hops was enough. Either way though, even if you are jumping as high as you can like i did, its still great exercise.

[The Fire]

its probably better for the short term high intensity type of endurance.

It most def is, Ninjer.

[svr01]

I love jump roping but for some reason I can't do the double under thing where you jump high and the rop passes under twice before you hit the ground.

Maybe jump a bit higher? Or try to swing faster? Maybe it's just your rope, it it to light to swing it fast?

[yousayunclenow]

I like using the jump rope during circuit training. Don't have to run outside, jump stay where I am :)

[omegatron]

I started jumping rope like a week ago and my footwork has increased greatly. It tires out your calves though, but other than that it's a great warm up do like 2-3 3:00 rounds and your set.

[simply]

Maybe jump a bit higher? Or try to swing faster? Maybe it's just your rope, it it to light to swing it fast?
I think the rope itself is fine and I don't have any trouble swinging it fast. I think I just suck at it. I haven't jump roped in a while but I'm just going to keep practicing the double under

[Blunt Object]

I've been boxing forever, but I recently started jumproping like last month no joke..

I love it..It helps with your footwork as well.

hey i was wondering. how did this happen?

[joe20fo]

Ya i do. Its realy almost a must for kickboxing it seriosly helps you on your tows witch if your gona sneek a leg kick you must be heal up.

[SmokinGunz]

;323704']jumping rope is great. i do it when i box, and it's not like running where you can slack off and take baby steps. yuo have to actually push yourself. one can say that this is a better workout than even running (more complete)

it works your shoulders a lot, and your forearms, as well as your lower body: thighs and calves. plus, like ven said, it helps your footwork.

oh, and it tires the shit out of you. it's a good warm up and warm down (cool off) exercise. plus it's fun.

MY EXACT THOUGHTS

[Zere]

do you guys think jumping rope makes any difference in how high you can jump?

[VTXRaider]

I haven't done it in years and should consider doing it again. As far as jumping higher I would think so.