Jump Rope Can't Stress This Enough!!

I quit running when I got out of the Marine Corps in 1994 (and also primitive camping), but I still needed a hip resurfacing years later. I chose the Birmingham hip because you can still maintain a very active lifestyle because the femoral stem remains intact and just the cartilage is replaced. Dislocations are unheard of.

It got recalled in the US because of metal ions and high rates of revision, but my ortho doc says mine is still solid. The ions in my bloodstream are very low. It was definitely worth it.

I jump rope on a rubber mat that is on our padded laminate floor wearing good shoes, so I hope the impact will be low enough not to start having joint problems because Crossrope is a workout routine I could definitely stick to.

 

Yeah, for us older guys that could be rough on the knees.

 

I’m just trying to achieve this level


For those that have concerns about knees a proper form can make it very low Impact the way buddy lee teaches the basic bounce, if you get it down takes all pressure off the knees. If you don’t believe test it. Try to bounce off your toes. As if you’re going to stand on your toes or a calf raise, then try it with a little momentum. You need less than an inch to clear the rope. I was 315lbs when I discovered it and was able to walk away from full30 min workouts with no pain... if you guys can get the bounce with no pain.. jumproping cant be beat

 

Jump rope just gives me a headache, low sleeper roof

 

I'm looking at starting jumprope pretty soon as an add-on to what I already do. Most days I average 5-6 miles of walking, with just enough jogging every few minutes to elevate the heart rate.

 

0:51 I can jump that fast, but only for the last 30 seconds of my workout. You're so right about the amount of height off the ground you need. Just an inch or so....unless your doing double-unders, then you need about 18".