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Jump-Rope Training

  • 28-12-2007 5:51pm
    #1
    GerryRyan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 966 ✭✭✭


    I've just started using the jump-rope today, after getting one for X-mas ... mainly for increasing endurance, co-ordination and for an over-all better quality workout to go along with the bag work and sled dragging.

    I found this video and this one - and have the basics down.

    Just a few questions on it. Like, how long does it take to get a fluid movement and good speed to it?

    How long should I spend on it per day? Today I just started out trying to sprint on the spot and going forward/backward with it.

    It's a 9 foot rope by the way - is that ok for starting out, or does it make a difference?

    I'll aim to do a few minutes with it before and after bag work.

    Any other tips?


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  • #2
    pwd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,284 ✭✭✭pwd


    I got a fluid movement and good speed very quickly (after a few goes), and I was really crap the first time I tried.
    The length of the roe should be that if you stad on the rope you can pull the handles up to your armpits. I can't do this with a 9' rope and for some reason almost nowhere seems to sell 10' ropes. I stretched a 9' speed rope which made it closer to the right length but might have made it a bit slower. You don't need to have it the perfect length anyway.
    I don't know the best length of time to spend on it at a time. It's very intense exercise so I wouldn't keep going for more than a few minutes without taking a break myself.
    Is it a speed rope. They're way way better than the rope ones. I'd only use the rope one to learn how to do it.
    It's really good exercise. You really ntice the difference very quickly after starting to use one, especially if you're a bit heavy on your feet.


  • #3
    cowzerp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,549 ✭✭✭✭cowzerp


    Its all about rhytm, if you have loads you'll more than likely pick it up quick, try to skip like boxers do for to gain the maximum benefits as opposed to girls jumping over a rope for fun!

    practise, practise and more practise and you will get good at skipping, my ffotwork is very fast and full of ryhtm, not naturally though, years of skipping and other boxing footwork related training..Enjoy

    Rush Boxing club and Rush Martial Arts head coach.



  • #4
    GerryRyan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 966 ✭✭✭GerryRyan


    Ok, I'm getting the speed and endurance up over the last few days - but I'm still a bit heavy-footed.

    Started off doing about a minute, at fast enough pace - non-stop, but working it up now.
    I want to get to the stage where I can do 5, 3 minute rounds.

    I should have started this before, it kicks your ass more than burpees.

    Now to get to this level :)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aYDjrgYs5g


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