Jumping rope

[Donald Trump*]

Could someone tell me the benefits and best techniques for jumping rope?
I assume it is to aid timing and increase cardio, is this correct?

 

[Killed by Death]

cardio, balance, reflexes, footwork

 

[DrBdan]

Here is the best technique:

1. hold ends of rope in hands
2. spin rope over your head
3. jump over rope
4. repeat steps 2 & 3, increase speed as necessary

Skipping helps with timing, cardio, footwork and co-ordination. To mix things up you can skip on one leg, with high knees, do jumping jacks (feet in and out or forwards and backwards), do double-unders (spin the rope 2 times around while jumping once), triple, quad...etc unders. Search online, you can find plenty of videos of people skipping.

Check out this article from Ross Training...

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[mikehmike]

Jumping rope is probably one of the best workouts for a fighter, plus you can look cool infront of the ladies at the gym

 

[oxcart]

..... plus you can look cool infront of the ladies at the gym

*IF you're good at it.

 

[loafyofbread]

here is a really good way of jumping rope

YouTube - Jump Rope Training II - RossTraining.com

 

[chia]

I like the Mayweather routine... I'm hoping to be this good sometime in the future.

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[younggunz]

http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f49/younggunzz-635965/

Jumping rope is one of my favorite things..

balance, speed, cardio, relfex

 

[chia]

http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f49/younggunzz-635965/

Jumping rope is one of my favorite things..

balance, speed, cardio, relfex

Nice skipping there. What rope do you use?

My Wal-mart speed rope kept breaking so I ordered the Ultra Speed Cable rope that Ross recommends. I can't wait for it to get here so I can try it out. It's supposed to be wicked fast.

 

[younggunz]

Nice skipping there. What rope do you use?

My Wal-mart speed rope kept breaking so I ordered the Ultra Speed Cable rope that Ross recommends. I can't wait for it to get here so I can try it out. It's supposed to be wicked fast.

Thick speed ropes..nothing fancy..

ball bearings, good weight, good speed, durable.

 

[jmarion]

jumping rope for 10 minutes can burn as many calories as jogging at an 8 min per mile race

Jumping rope builds bone density and improves total body power

 

[oxcart]

Per min, the calorie burn is good. But I wouldn't go for a 45 min 'skip'.

 

[IronMaidenfan#1]

Skipping kicks ass, too bad I suck at it! :redface:
Watching that Mayweather video just made me feel worse!

 

[Michael Davis]

I love skipping such great pre work out and it helps at alot of things what has been mentioned before hand.

 

[ronin0352]

I like Ross's videos better.

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[Sohan]

I love rope jumping, and I try to get in at least 3-5 5 minute rounds 3-4 times per week.

It's not a substitute for running, though, IMO.

 

[Eaglebox]

I love jumping rope but have a hard time finding one for someone of my height. Any one 6' 4" or above know where to get a rope long enough for the tall folks?

 

[redjako]

I love jumping rope but have a hard time finding one for someone of my height. Any one 6' 4" or above know where to get a rope long enough for the tall folks?

I'm 6'3", just adjust your "circle" or how far out your arms are...I just use a basic rope from any sports store, thats "large"

 

[JinKazama]

donny is that u?

 

[Kruppp]

I don't believe skipping can substitute for running, but that doesn't mean it isn't effective for conditioning in other ways. Mixing it in with GPP or as a "rest" between circuits of anything makes it a useful exercise.

Can be great with high speed tabata intervals as well.