Jump Rope Recommendations for Beginners

[xoxodede]

I want to start incorporating jump ropping into my daily cardio -- and wanted to see if I could get some advice.

I haven't jump-ropped since I was a child - and need some rope recommendations.

I'm 5'2 and a beginner --- so I need a heavy rope that's adjustable or no longer than 8.5ft.

I am also going to be using it indoor and outdoor -- and would like for it to be durable and doesn't hurt when I mess up and it hits me.

Here are a few I'm considering...


Segmented Jump Rope, 8ft

HumanX Jump and Stretch Rope:

XYLsports Jump Rope Adjustable for Fitness Boxing Double Unders Exercise

Champion Sports Leather Ball Bearing Jump Rope 8.5

I like the Crossrope - but I'm not paying that much for a jump rope. Maybe in the future....

Experienced jump-roppers - which one would you recommend?

 

[the cool]

Jump rope is tiring af

 

[xoxodede]

Jump rope is tiring af

I heard - but it gives a great workout in a short time.

What kind of rope do you use?

 

[Take It In Blood]

I'm not an expert on this sh1t but I'd assume that jumping rope isn't good for ur joints/knees long-term and something like an elliptical would be a better alternative for your cardio

 

[xoxodede]

I'm not an expert on this sh1t but I'd assume that jumping rope isn't good for ur joints/knees long-term and something like an elliptical would be a better alternative for your cardio

Maybe. I hope not.

I know jump-ropping is low plyometrics - so I should be good. I'm not going to overdo it. Just 3-4 times a week.

But, I need diversity in my workout routine. I love the E machine and the treadmill -and running/jogging outdoors -- but I want to continue to switch it up.

I'm going to do jump-ropping, swimming and bicycling for the summer to get out of my usual workout.

Thanks for the advice and chiming in!

 

[staticshock]

I want to start incorporating jump ropping into my daily cardio -- and wanted to see if I could get some advice.

I haven't jump-ropped since I was a child - and need some rope recommendations.

I'm 5'2 and a beginner --- so I need a heavy rope that's adjustable or no longer than 8.5ft.

I am also going to be using it indoor and outdoor -- and would like for it to be durable and doesn't hurt when I mess up and it hits me.

Here are a few I'm considering...


Segmented Jump Rope, 8ft

HumanX Jump and Stretch Rope:

XYLsports Jump Rope Adjustable for Fitness Boxing Double Unders Exercise

Champion Sports Leather Ball Bearing Jump Rope 8.5

I like the Crossrope - but I'm not paying that much for a jump rope. Maybe in the future....

Experienced jump-roppers - which one would you recommend?

By far one of the best workouts you can do. Don’t listen to @Take It In Blood, every exercise will cause some discomfort. Working out isn’t supposed to feel good.

I bought a Golds Gym rope from Walmart a few years back and still incorporate it into my workouts.

When I run outside, I do distance, then sprints, & after every sprint I do 1 set of 50 jumps

At the gym I usually do a set of 50 after each exercise

 

[patscorpio]

I'm not an expert on this sh1t but I'd assume that jumping rope isn't good for ur joints/knees long-term and something like an elliptical would be a better alternative for your cardio

Jump rope is way better cardio than being on a elliptical breh. Elliptical machine shouldn't be used other than a warm up or cool down from doing harder cardio

 

[Take It In Blood]

Jump rope is way better cardio than being on a elliptical breh. Elliptical machine shouldn't be used other than a warm up or cool down from doing harder cardio

what about joints and long term damage?

it won't give u Kobe knees?

All that wear and tear can't be good.

 

[xoxodede]

By far one of the best workouts you can do. Don’t listen to @Take It In Blood, every exercise will cause some discomfort. Working out isn’t supposed to feel good.

I bought a Golds Gym rope from Walmart a few years back and still incorporate it into my workouts.

When I run outside, I do distance, then sprints, & after every sprint I do 1 set of 50 jumps

At the gym I usually do a set of 50 after each exercise

Thanks for the recommendation!

I am going to get the HumanX one and a Leather one similar to your Gold's Gym one -- and see which one works best for me.

I notice a lot of people do tricks and swing the rope a lot - I just wanna do basic jumping for the first couple of months. -

In order to get the most of the workout should I aim for at least 30 mins every time I do it?

I'm a woman -- and love pilates. But, lately, I have been doing a lot of Gyrotonic work and hoping jump-ropping can change up my usual cardio methods.

 

[patscorpio]

what about joints and long term damage?

it won't give u Kobe knees?

All that wear and tear can't be good.

It has a risk like all lower body workouts but not as big as you think. If your jumping form is wrong then it does increase the chances of injury happening.

 

[MillionMills]

I'm not an expert on this sh1t but I'd assume that jumping rope isn't good for ur joints/knees long-term and something like an elliptical would be a better alternative for your cardio

Have no idea what you're talking about brehs

 

[Capitol]

Dont get one of those hard ass ropes where if you hit your shin or something you want to hurt something

 

[Apollo Creed]

I hear they got rope-less jump ropes now.

 

[360dagod]

for the uncoordinated

 

[patscorpio]

for the uncoordinated

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