5.06.2008
A Couple More Good Jump Rope Questions
| I was doing some driving yesterday and at several points along the Ohio turnpike some great songs came on the radio. I mean, songs that were some of my favorites in years past but, for whatever reason, had slipped my mind. And when they came on -- unexpectedly, I might add -- they were as good as ever. In one sense, great exercises and great songs are just alike. No matter how good they might be, sometimes they just get pushed to the back of your mind and you forget about them - for a little while anyway - but something comes along to jog your memory to remind you just how good they are. And jumping ropes is one of those "classics." It's interesting hearing from a lot of folks who have recently started jumping rope again after not having done so for, in some cases, decades. I know - I was the same way - and Im glad that so many people are "pickin up what I'm putting down" if you know what I mean. Anyhow, heres a few questions that people have sent in regards to jumping rope and rope jump training: ----------------------------------- Hi John,Stephen -- Mahalo! , my Hawaiian friend. The answer to your question depends on the height of the grass in question. I have had no problem jumping rope in my back yard although if you are doing the exercise in knee-high brush, you may find it somewhat difficult. Of course, you can also jump rope in such a way that the rope doesnt even touch the ground which is an interesting variation that I use from time to time. (and if you let it touch - do a pushup - Yow!) Also, in case anyone is wondering, one of the features of all the Lifeline ropes that we feature is that they are indestructible. Ya cant bust em, and theres no bearings to wear out so basically these ropes will be your ropes for life. ----------------------------------- John, do you recommend any specific workouts when you jump rope?Hi Pete, Ive sent out several different workouts and kinds of workouts in past emails. Check em out in the blog or the articles section. The thing to remember with any cardio work is that it doesnt matter exactly what you do to get your heart rate up, so long as it gets up and all that means is vigorous, physical activity for 15-20 minutes. One of the things about jumping rope is that you can make these little challenge "games" for yourself that make the time go by very quickly. For example, "the no-touch" challenge listed above, or a certain number of jumps in a specific time frame, or even something like the "Essie Logan" workout which is will discuss at a later date. This is also one of the great things about jumping rope - if you want the benefits, theres no complex formula - "just do it." ----------------------------------- John,Thats exactly what Im talkin' about Doug - You can diggit. ----------------------------------- It's Tuesday which means later on today youll find me jumping up a storm, either down at the track or in between hill sprints (havent decided which yet) Eithert way, its going to be a great workout, and you can do it too: Lifeline Heavy Jumping Ropes And if you already have taken action and been jumping, good on ya, lets hear from you! (keep it up) Train hard, John Wood P.S. "Within each of us lies the power of our consent to health and sickness, to riches and poverty, to freedom and to slavery. It is we who control these, and not another." - Richard Bach |  Jumpin' Rope |
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