Rope Jumping

[GhostFighter]

I like to rope jump for 5 min before a workout more then running to get me warmed up but is it really better then running and does it have any benefits in the long run compared to running? Is there any reason why especially boxers do rope jumping?

I do notice i get out of breath much faster with rope jumping then running.

[Bushido58266]

well there are different benefits to rope jumping and running with similar benefits.

Different: rope jumping is good for training your agility and quickening ur feet. running (for long distant 3 or 5 miles or whatever) will give you better endurance than jump rope.

similar: jump rope and sprints benefit your stamina or how well you last each round!

while both are cardio you should probably do both because of the different benefits this way you can approve better. ive trained in boxing and kickboxing and we did both running and rope

[bushido_man96]

Jumping rope can be done in rounds, or for up to 20 minutes at a time. If you can do that, then you will have pretty good cardio. It can also help build the anaerobic system with quick bursts, too.

I like it, but I am not good at skipping rope.

[Fu Man]

I like it, but I am not good at skipping rope.

I started a jump rope program about a month ago, and so far, its been a great source for an endurance workout. But, like you Bushido_Man, I not very good at it.

The following book, however, has been very helpful to improve my skipping techniques, develop workout routines and gain new ideas: Jump Rope Training.

[JohnC]

A way to learn to jump rope is to put both handles in one hand so the rope's only on one side. Make the motions with both hands and do the regular jumping motion timed against when the rope hits the ground. As the rope's on one side you can't trip and it allows you to learn the rhythmn. Switch hands from time to time so your hand / arm doesn't get tired.

Hope this helps.

[the beast]

I also have been told that jumping rope is a great alternative to road work unfortunately I'm terrible at it so I have to stick to running.

[Tiger1962]

I hear rope jumping is good cardio and also good when you're cross training to lose fat quickly. I am probably not explaining this right but this is what I heard: let's say you ride the stationery bike for 10 minutes, get off, jump rope a few times, get back on the bike or another machine, get off, go back to jump rope, etc., that's the gist...

Personally I can't work at that kind of frenetic pace, but I think people who box sometimes do that and other athletes.

[bushido_man96]

A way to learn to jump rope is to put both handles in one hand so the rope's only on one side. Make the motions with both hands and do the regular jumping motion timed against when the rope hits the ground. As the rope's on one side you can't trip and it allows you to learn the rhythmn. Switch hands from time to time so your hand / arm doesn't get tired.

Hope this helps.

This is a good idea. I may have to revisit the rope.

Fu Man: the book looks like a good deal, too. Thanks for sharing it.

[Triddle]

Skipping is really quite easy to learn, especially using the method described above. Do that for about a week and you should be set to start proper skipping. I skip every time I work out, its one of the funner methods of cardio imo, don't get bored nearly so quickly as with road work.

[FitOrDie]

Jumping rope is much more intense than jogging, and jogging is something you should only occasionally do. Jumping rope also helps you be light and quick on your feet, which is why boxers like it so much. Sprint and jump rope!