I've followed the guides online about measuring, have the handles at nipple height, I think i'm jumping too high. Could be why i'm getting the shin pain as well, too much shock as i land.
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I've followed the guides online about measuring, have the handles at nipple height, I think i'm jumping too high. Could be why i'm getting the shin pain as well, too much shock as i land.
Caporegime
@Participant did you get much shin pain when starting out, been skipping most days but yesterday had to stop a few minutes in as the shin pain was horrid.
I'm using quite cushioned trainers on top of my wifes old yoga mat as suggested if you only have a concrete base to skip on.
I guess I just need to knock it on the head for a day or two, legs just probably aren't used to the 'shock'
Not personally no, only aching calves and the occasional sore knee
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Caporegime
I prefer a heavier rope and yeah it's absolutely good for cardio, it gets your heart rate up to a decent level and going 60,70,80+ without stopping gets you breathing.
I'm currently trying to learn to alternate my feet (think how boxers skip) and I find it difficult doing anything without both feet together.
Like this
I'm currently trying to learn to alternate my feet (think how boxers skip) and I find it difficult doing anything without both feet together.
Like this
Caporegime
Had my first snappage yesterday, if anyone's interested in what crossropes look like on the inside:
Soldato
Bummer. Which weight is that, and how old?
Caporegime
0.5lb, approx 1 year old but used 3-4 times per week so I'm ok with that. Have already received its replacement, along with a 1/4lb speed rope for doubles.
Replaced under warranty or bought another?
Caporegime
I just bought another, not going to bother asking for a replacement, I've had so much value out if it and it was only £14 or so.
Had a cheapo lonsdale speedrope for about 10 years, works fine
https://www.sportsdirect.com/lonsdale-club-skipping-rope-761137
I skip at the end of my cardio session inbetween ab rollouts, pressups and other random mat work. Double unders and high knees are good ones to get the heartrate up. Record is 90 double unders in a row
https://www.sportsdirect.com/lonsdale-club-skipping-rope-761137
I skip at the end of my cardio session inbetween ab rollouts, pressups and other random mat work. Double unders and high knees are good ones to get the heartrate up. Record is 90 double unders in a row
Try a ‘swampbox’ if you have shin splints, sinking plyo. Or swimmingCan't shift the shin pain, even a few weeks in, tried different surfaces, tried taking 2/3 day breaks, literally within 20/30 seconds on skipping, my shins are killing me.
https://gymequipment.co.uk/the-swamp-box-plyo-box
Checked the link, read up, seems good, then I saw the price, eek! £700 is a little too rich for me.
Oddly, yesterday I had no pain for the first time when I skipped, I did have a solid 5 day break though, maybe I just wasn't resting enough.
When you say swimming, do you just mean as an alternative to skipping or is this something that somehow aids with shin splints with other activities?
Yeh, they're usually in gyms / places that do crossfit and the like with big tyres, ropes to swing up and down and TRX rigs. I wouldnt buy one either
Swimming, just because its low impact and expect somethig like lengths of leg kick with arms on a float would do them good (or at least not injure them more)
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Caporegime
Hi fellow skippers, posting some videos of where I've got to with my skipping progress from today on holiday.
I really like this activity as a versatile form of intense cardio and coordination development. Granted I'm still more middle aged dad bod than middleweight boxer, but the progression from where I started, whilst slow, has been extremely satisfying and for my broken leg no other workout has given me the same results.
I brought with me the 0.25 and 0.5 lb crossropes (0.5lb used in these vids), as well as a cheap copy of the rush athletics speed rope.
I'm now focusing on double unders and double under crossovers, as they're a solid challenge.
I really like this activity as a versatile form of intense cardio and coordination development. Granted I'm still more middle aged dad bod than middleweight boxer, but the progression from where I started, whilst slow, has been extremely satisfying and for my broken leg no other workout has given me the same results.
I brought with me the 0.25 and 0.5 lb crossropes (0.5lb used in these vids), as well as a cheap copy of the rush athletics speed rope.
I'm now focusing on double unders and double under crossovers, as they're a solid challenge.
Caporegime
Ha, well if I can do it then it must be easy.Christ you make it look so easy
I've been doing it for c.2 years 3-4 times per week on average; many people would have progressed much faster than I have.
Soldato
Damn! I'm so impressed with that... I think I need to try and learn. I can't do it at all. I'm useless! But always wanted to be able to do it... dammit. OK, I can do this. I need to teach myself how to do pull ups as well! Agh. Thanks @Participant it's great motivation!
Caporegime
No worries. Check out Jump Rope Dudes and Rush Athletics for some decent YouTube tutorials.
Doing it in front of a mirror, repetition, and concentrating on your wrist movements more than your legs (a good rope arc is really important) are key to learn quicker I found.