I have been trying to diversify my exercise regimen and recently picked up a jump rope as well as a pull up bar per suggestions here. I never learned how to jump rope as a kid and I am having a hard time figuring out how to do it. It seems like such a great exercise and do not want to give up. I have watched plenty of videos on Youtube but still can't get the hang of it. So far, the most useful one seems to be this doctor from Canada who has a series of vids. Lots of people say to start with one jump and I can do that but I can't get past more than one jump without losing all form.
To jump rope enthusiasts, do you have any suggestions?
Practice. I can’t remember how I learned to jump rope because it’s been over 20 years ago. It wasn’t till high school when I could use a speed rope. Maybe learn to jump with a cadence or a beat.
I know that I have to keep practicing. My coordination sucks. I have been watching this lady's videos.
https://www.youtube.com/user/ssolom9
elbows tucked into side and use your fore arms to swing the rope. Don’t move your elbows and shit.
Exactly! Keep your hands still and just rotate your wrists.
yea this, it's almost like dancing after a while you just get into the rhythm of it
@Ozymandia hit the nail on the head. You need to do it by muscle memory and then it becomes a natural motion. Tbh, when I first started, it seemed so awkward and I never thought I would get past one jump. My form is not great but I know what I need to do----practice
An important and often overlooked factor is to make sure the rope is the right length for your height. if it's too long, you won't be able to get in the right rhythm; if it's too short, you're going to keep hitting your shin.
Yeah, I am going to experiment a little with the rope length.
I thought I was the greatest athlete in the world. Until a DII defensive tackle outlasted me in jump rope. Humble me, real quick.
Make sure you have a correctly sized rope.
Also, practice by doing butterflys. Jump in the air and tap your thighs. Just do that for 30 seconds at a time, get into a rhythm, you'll train your body to jump at the same pace and then when you add in the rope it'll be one less thing to be thinking about, it'll be automatic. Much easier to do anything when you do it by muscle memory.
I am getting a little better and I am going to practice a little every day. Yeah, I agree the rope size is very important and this is something that every trainer explains first. I am going to experiment by shortening the length a bit to get rid of a little of the slack. I think my biggest challenge has been being afraid to hurt myself after the first jump. It is kind of like learning how to ride a bicycle, if someone pushes you from the top of a little hill, you will learn pretty quickly how to ride correctly. When I think less about about the jumping, I seem to do better.
Rhythm is key. Practice without the rope but simulate the wrist motion. Get a nice cadence. Build up to it. My oldest brother has really poor coordination. He was having the same issue but is now up to a set of 100.
Watch boxers
I am practicing a little each day. I have somehow managed to get up to 20-25 jumps. It is one heck of an intense work out. I have new found respect for people who do jump rope.
Not sure if this analogy will make sense, but a good way to visualize the feeling of jump roping is that it should really be an alternating motion similar to a car's crankshaft rotating. When the rope is directly up in the air, your body will be firmly planted, and when the rope is at the bottom of its revolution, your body should be at the highest point in your jump. It should feel pretty "balanced" in how your body and the rope alternate.
Is that legal?
1. get a good jump rope - https://www.amazon.com/Rage-Fitness-Speed-Rope-Green/dp/B00B2XQT1I/ref=…
2. adjust to proper length, cut excess
3. find songs that hit the beat when you jump rope
I picked up this one on Amazon and it gets good ratings. Have you used the one you are recommending? I was not sure if I wanted to make a commitment to it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Z3KGNJD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title…
I need to work on the form and leyt my wrists do most of the arm work. When I get tired my form gets even worse.
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