[kpxmikey89]

i just bought a jump rope
do any of u guys use it for ur work outs?
do u think it will help me grow taller?
if not, what else benefits are there u think?

[inexplicableromance]

I read someone where that skipping (w/ a jump rope of course) can slim down thighs. Can someone confirm this?

[donny fyasko]

Jumping in general increases your chance of getting taller.

I use jumprope in my plyometrics and cardio workouts.

Plyometrics increased my thigh muscle mass. I'm not sure if jumproping slims it down though.

[bluesky19]

um... i doubt it'll make you..grow.
but, it is a good cardio workout!

im guessing ur an '89'er by ur name? you still have a bit longer to grow.

[WitchGoddess]

its good for cardio workouts and you can lose mad weight from it
the down side is that you can hurt your ankles if you do it too much everyday.
so do it on a surface that is not concrete or cement.
I don't think it would make you grow taller.
I did it for a period of over 6 months and I hadn't grown.

[teukfine]

I think jumproping is fun but I dont know any thing educational about it.

[aurafilla]

I used to do it everyday for Taekwondo training. Hm the growing part hm.. I did grow cos I was 17 then haha
You get fitter faster by doing this. Cos its an high impact workout. Benefits: Definately give more definition to my calves.

[5imply_5wt]

u'll get fit. and i think you grow taller? not sure.. but it's definitely good for your body

[kpxmikey89]

aha yes, i was bron 89, so turing 18 this june
but ima guy and im only 5'5

so many ppl told me id look much better if i was 4 inches taller
i thought jump rope can get u tall bcause u knwo .. you jump alot

same thign as when u play basketball u jump,
but jump roping, ur jumping alot

so i decided to do this every night
50 reps X 10 sets

so im doing 500 jumps every night for my jump ropse work out
should i increase my sets>?

[makemyday]

so im doing 500 jumps every night for my jump ropse work out
should i increase my sets>?

um are you kidding?
i do 150 and i'm so proud of myself hahha.

(okay but i'm a girl so i guess thats sort of different)

[sushiwhore]

um are you kidding?
i do 150 and i'm so proud of myself hahha.

(okay but i'm a girl so i guess thats sort of different)

o-o

i used to do 3000 every night >< but i got lazy and afterwards just stopped overall im lazy

i remember =o= when i was liek crazy i would do an insane amount like 3000 morning o_o and hten liek 5000 at night every day over the summer of 7th grade

[h3yjeenE]

o-o

i used to do 3000 every night >< but i got lazy and afterwards just stopped overall im lazy

i remember =o= when i was liek crazy i would do an insane amount like 3000 morning o_o and hten liek 5000 at night every day over the summer of 7th grade

this has nothing to do with this topic..but did you lose weight by doing that much?O_O

[qysi]

^and the results?!?!?!!?!?!???


i tried to jump but 200 is the max...jfdlsaj;fkldsa

i remember back in the days when i was in elementary school i used to do it for like 40min nonstop...

how i aged....

[donny fyasko]

I did 500 reps before breakfast and 700 at night before I ate dinner. This is my daily routine.
I started January and still am doing it.

I've seen improvements, but to make sure, I took a couple of body pics and sent it to couple of girls I knew.
Before: My stomach was flabby and had no definition at all. I wasn't fat, but when I would sit down, it would be a bakery. Rolls upon rolls would appear.

After: It's gotten WAY tighter. I actually have a V-line (the pelvic thing) and I have moderate definition in my stomach area. I could see my six-pack. However, I still had some fat. Mainly love handles. But nothing compared to my before image.

I did change my eating habits and I only did intense cardio workouts on weekends.

[kpxmikey89]

o-o

i used to do 3000 every night >< but i got lazy and afterwards just stopped overall im lazy

i remember =o= when i was liek crazy i would do an insane amount like 3000 morning o_o and hten liek 5000 at night every day over the summer of 7th grade

dayum noona~

but when I would sit down, it would be a bakery. Rolls upon rolls would appear.

ROFL LMAO

well actualy teh 50 rep X 10 set (500) routine really worked my calves and today all day, whnever i walk stairs or jsut walk
it would make my calves really stiff and worked up. am i jump-roping wrong? haha

so i figured i should do it every otehr 2 days so..

day1= jump roping 50rep X 10set (500 total)
day2= sit ups 25reps X 4sets (100 toal), push ups 25reps X 4sets (100 total)
day3= shoot basketball shots, jog 1 mile, walk, jog 1 mile,

hows that?

[donny fyasko]

I'm pretty sure that's normal. Just be sure to consult a professional once the pain lasts longer than normal.

Usually it's the ankles that hurt the most for people jumproping.
I didn't get any pain at all...but that's 4 years of track and 3 years of kendo working for me.

And that's a great cardio setup. If you're still desperate to get taller, try googling "plyometrics".

[Shortyyy126]

would jumproping make your calves bigger? T_T i'm jumping everynight (never counted my jumps though) and i'm just really afraid... muscular calves are just.. *shivers*

[ChouChou]

Jump rope if done like at a normal speed - not to fast but not to slow fast enough to get your heart pumping can make u loose loads of weight - fat in particular
can make ur legs really slim and u arms
not sure about ur abs tho
=)
if u do it for like 20-30 minutes it shud be okay

very very good
by the end u do get very tired tho

Oh and at the end, if u wanna grow taller
stretch out ur calve muscles
bend forward so your arms and feet are on the floor and ur butt is high up in the air and then stretch your calve muslces for about 10-20 seconds
it shud hurt but it means its working!
ive already grown half an inch!
i think its half an inch, or even a inch i dk!
xxxx

[Heather]

I read someone where that skipping (w/ a jump rope of course) can slim down thighs. Can someone confirm this?

Really? I've been looking for ways too slim my thighs like FOREVER. If so I better start looking for a jump rope.

[Azngel]

whats a good place to get a good jump rope? ive been wanting to do this forever but dunno where to get a good rope

hey look i think this is useful

Equipment:
Jump Rope
Appropriate footwear

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Variations:
Low:
Double foot jump - Both feet take off from the ground slightly and land together.
Alternate foot jump - The "skipping technique" where feet are alternated up and down while the rope makes it’s revolution.
Moderate:
Alternate foot jump - The "skipping technique." (See above description.)
Running Step - A slight jog is incorporated while jumping/skipping over the rope. A slightly faster pace with increased intensity.
High Step - The moderate run with a high knee lift to increase intensity.
High:
Cross Step - While in the air during the jump phase, cross lower legs slightly and land with legs crossed.
Side to Side - Alternate landing areas from left to right. Use caution as getting familiar with where the rope might go may take time.

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Muscle Groups:
Legs - Calves and Thighs
Abdomen
Chest
Shoulders
Back
Arms

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Guidelines:
Use a floor surface that is even, non abrasive and limits friction.
The length of the rope - when you step on the middle, the end sections of the rope should fit comfortably in the hands and reach the middle of the chest.
Remember to lift feet off floor just high enough for the rope to pass quickly.
Try not to jump high and land hard.
Keep shoulders relaxed and turn the rope with wrists.
Have patience. Start slow, then increase slowly.
Make sure to land on the padded portion or balls of the feet to avoid knee injuries.
This is an impact sport, so use caution with regard to your knees and ankles.

http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwfit/jumprope.html#Variations: