Comments on: Jump Rope Training for Explosive Power

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:03:59 +0000

Try the Nike Speed Rope…..I purchased one the other day, and it is a perfect balance of weight and speed. I’ve owned many ropes in the past, but so far the Nike rope has been far superior to any I have tried.

By: Muscledating

Muscledating — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:30:03 +0000

what is the best jump rope to use beacuse i have used heavy ones and light one and am not able to decide which one it best any ideas pleas? Also using a jump rope is such a grate way of increaseing your cv fitness with out needing loads of equipment or space. I really like the work outs too

By: Dave Ortiz

Dave Ortiz — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:29:17 +0000

My last two speed rope snapped just at the handle when I was doing criss crosses. I can skip for about 20 mins so please don’t suggest that I’m a noob.

What ropes does everyone else use? I’ll take recommendations

Thanks

By: Christy

Christy — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:15:00 +0000

Any chance in getting pictures, when I read your descriptions I think sure no problem. Then I pull out my jump rope big problem. I have a bad knee, so any tension on a bike, eliptical and too fast on the treadmill are torture, but I just tried pulling out my rope and with the first try not too painful.

By: Suzie B.

Suzie B. — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 06:56:32 +0000

Thank you for a really good post on jumping rope and for mentioning that, if one is careful, jumping rope can be done daily. I’ve read so much about the health benefits people get from keeping up a regular jump rope routine; I checked out different jump ropes today, and I’m glad, after reading the post above, that I didn’t purchase a leather one! I bought a speed rope that is made out of rubber — looks like all the ones made out of vinyl. Looking forward to giving it a whirl! BTW, there are lots of good YouTube video clips on jumping rope.

By: Chris Holmes

Chris Holmes — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 04:10:04 +0000

BTW, The USA Jump Rope National Championships will be on ESPN 2 this weekend. Check it out: http://jumpropevideos.blogspot.com/2007/04/2006-usa-jump-rope-national.html

By: Souzana Jordan

Souzana Jordan — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:29:17 +0000

I just starting jump roping ,being a runner I found it is actually a nice break. In my old routine I would run every mile & do windsprints the last two laps for 4-6 mile. Now I run 1/2 a mile and run into the gym and grab that rope and jump rope 3-4 minutes then run back on the track and continue to do this for 4-6 miles depending how I feel. I was practicing the moves you talked about and I didnt even know I was doing them. I continue to do that instead of windsprints and feel it is really awesome .It does take skill and I am totally addicted to this now. In the beginning I actually found it so fun I just jump roped for 25 minutes straight the first time and and couldnt do anything for a week because my legs were killing me. I warn any fit individual you will have to ease into jump roping as you do use totally different mucles. Its better to teach your body with small amounts first. Stretch, Stretch, Stretch for it will help your shins alot. I am 50 years old woman and I cannot believe Im actually good at this and it has helped my core tremendously…..

By: Chris Holmes

Chris Holmes — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 18:14:05 +0000

Good post. I agree, jumping rope is an excellent workout. It can also be more than just a workout. Jump Rope is actually an entire sport on it’s own. I encourage you to check it out at http://jumpropevideos.blogspot.com/