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Originally Posted by srb1350 Ok ladies...this looks interesting...I need to read all of these posts...get a rope...make a plan and will add to my exercise regime on Monday...that will be the end of week 6 for me / beginning of week 7...so a good time to up the ante for the 2nd 3rd of Transformation for me. I am running 4 days a week training for a half marathon in Detroit (same day as Denver) and weights or Body Pump 3 times a week...where do you fit this jumproping in? Along with the weights (before or after) or along with running (before or after)...how many days a week? All this may be in this thread which I will read later...need to get my 3 mile run in!!! I am excited about this new challenge. Never jumped rope for exercise. Susan

So happy you'll be jumping with us Susan!

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Originally Posted by yogajen Hey, I just found this post. I think I will be a remedial jumper. Jumping jacks make me pee...but I have a jump rope in the closet downstairs. Hopefully it is long enough. I had no idea about the rope length. I'll give it a try.

Jen... Welcome and Glad you will give it a try!

OK I need to get a rope!!
I want to join in the fun!!

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Originally Posted by yogajen Hey, I just found this post. I think I will be a remedial jumper. Jumping jacks make me pee...but I have a jump rope in the closet downstairs. Hopefully it is long enough. I had no idea about the rope length. I'll give it a try.

Glad that you are joining us Jen!! Start out with the 30 secs of jumping and 1 min resting. See how many times you can do this! It is really fun and a great workout. Check out the You Tube post that Kath put up, I need to try that workout and see how it is!!

Have a fun Jumping Week!!

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Originally Posted by ol_blueyes OK I need to get a rope!! I want to join in the fun!!

Yes you do!! Go get that rope and make sure to look at the chart that Kathleen posted. It is right on target!!

So glad that you are joining us. This is really fun! Have a fantastic jumping week!

Just make sure that you come back and post how your workout went!!

Ok jolly jumpers, how is the jumping going?? I don't see any workouts posted here!! Have you all left us?

Here is my jumping workout for today ~ 30 sec jumps with 1 min rest

1. Regular jumps
2. Skip jumps
3. Jumping jacks jumps
4. Side to Side jumps
5. Regular jumps
6. High knee jumps

Had a great workout and looking forward to increasing the number of circuits. I don't think that I will jump for 1 min anymore. The 30 sec intervals work much better for my knees and shins!!

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Originally Posted by LadyDi70 Ok jolly jumpers, how is the jumping going?? I don't see any workouts posted here!! Have you all left us? Here is my jumping workout for today ~ 30 sec jumps with 1 min rest 1. Regular jumps 2. Skip jumps 3. Jumping jacks jumps 4. Side to Side jumps 5. Regular jumps 6. High knee jumps Had a great workout and looking forward to increasing the number of circuits. I don't think that I will jump for 1 min anymore. The 30 sec intervals work much better for my knees and shins!!

Hey Dieanna... Looking Good!.. We are leaving for our road trip this morning and I'll be travelling with my jump rope again.. This time I'll be doing a routine to report!

Have a GREAT day and hope those shins are healed up!

Jumped tonight in Grant's Pass, Oregon

My date with an empty parking lot went like this:

30 sec jumping
20 sec.. moving around while resting

4 sets of that.

I'm feeling more comfortable with jumping and it's FUN!!

Nice work ladies!!!

Hi

I know this thread has been going for a while, but i am joining in now. I have a reebok plastic rope and I will go buy a yoga mat to jump on, should definitely increase my endurance for the 10k run. Look forward to letting you knw how i do and hearing about your progress.

Currently not a lot happening at this end - I have flu and temperature : (

Ok, I know I just posted, BUT i have a question - where do you learn to skip?

I can do regular jump roping for about 1 minute - have been doing Coach Brad's commando workout, which is boot camp style jumping jacks, skipping, press-ups, sit-ups, mountain climbers etc. In 45 minutes, I think I skip 5-6 times for a minute each time (on concrete or wood floors : (

But, all the other moves?????

Just curious if you jumpers are counting your sessions as your cardio or if it is extra....I had a good one this morning and I'm counting it for my cardio for the day!

This morning my jumping:
22 minutes

8 sets
set consisted of:
100 regular, average jumps
20 rocking horse left leg
20 regular jumps
20 rocking horse right leg

rest 30 seconds to 1 minute in between.

My last set I ended it with an extra 100 jumps.

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Originally Posted by Starina Ok, I know I just posted, BUT i have a question - where do you learn to skip? I can do regular jump roping for about 1 minute - have been doing Coach Brad's commando workout, which is boot camp style jumping jacks, skipping, press-ups, sit-ups, mountain climbers etc. In 45 minutes, I think I skip 5-6 times for a minute each time (on concrete or wood floors : ( But, all the other moves?????

Hi Starina.. glad you are joining us and I hope you feel better very soon!
Check out this UTube Jumping Rope Routine. It's a pretty gentle approach to getting started out. If you are doing Coach's commando workout you are most likely in great shape to jump rope.

YouTube - 10 Minute Jump Rope Cardio Workout

Let us know how you do..

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Originally Posted by Heather Just curious if you jumpers are counting your sessions as your cardio or if it is extra....I had a good one this morning and I'm counting it for my cardio for the day! This morning my jumping: 22 minutes 8 sets set consisted of: 100 regular, average jumps 20 rocking horse left leg 20 regular jumps 20 rocking horse right leg rest 30 seconds to 1 minute in between. My last set I ended it with an extra 100 jumps.

I'm going to use your routine tonight but probably more like 4 sets worth.
I will be jumping as cardio as soon as I'm conditioned well enough to do for 20 minutes. Meanwhile I'm using it as EXTRA.

Thanks for posting Heather

Hey Folks, here is a silly little warm-up video for you ladies.........I posted this awhile back............

YouTube - JUMPROPE WARM-UP FOR MY T-FRIENDS

Just been informed I have to travel to Uganda today, back Friday - I am hoping the flu will have completely gone by then - have not exercise all week! So from the weekend I will try to check out that video on u-tube and get started.

Kath a nice comment - but not sure about the great shape yet - look more like a flailing frog when doing Coach's work out : )

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Originally Posted by rightlight Hey Folks, here is a silly little warm-up video for you ladies.........I posted this awhile back............ YouTube - JUMPROPE WARM-UP FOR MY T-FRIENDS

Clarissa!.. THANK YOU for this!! You are such an inspiration .... I LOVE it!!

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Originally Posted by rightlight If any of you need ropes, I would be more than happy to pick them up for you. A good rope is KEY to successful jumping. Please feel free to swing by ANYTIME for jumproping tips.

Clarissa, there are a B*izillion jump ropes out there. Is there any kind? or brand? that you recommend? I know you have destroyed a couple of them in the process of your great Transformation - Ikigai

JUMPERS HERE IS YOUR ROPE!!!! I live by it and love it. I have used many and this is by far the best.......

I am 5'5 and use the 9ft rope..................



Everlast Professional Plastic Speed Rope from Title Boxing

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Originally Posted by rightlight JUMPERS HERE IS YOUR ROPE!!!! I live by it and love it. I have used many and this is by far the best....... I am 5'5 and use the 9ft rope.................. Everlast Professional Plastic Speed Rope from Title Boxing

Clarissa.. Thanks!!!!