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Friday, March 8. 2019

Jumping


Jump rope is a favorite Maggie's calisthenic for general conditioning. It's an HIIT cardio exercise, and a lower leg strengthener too.


Why do it?  7 Benefits of Jumping Rope.  That article shows several of the fun variations of jumping, but the photos show a girl with a rope that is almost twice the proper length for her.


One popular way to jump is to fit jumps into a calisthenic workout circuit including light weights and other things. For example, weighted lunges, kettlebell swings, jump rope, pushups.  I see guys in the gym do 20 minutes of jump variations non-stop for their cardio. They are fit for sure. 


My jump intervals are 1-2 minutes. Jumping is gentle on the joints because there is minimal impact, about the same impact as walking. 


Besides the fun variations, double-unders are the coolest format. Triple unders are ridiculous. 


Some basic technique here, including doubles:



Posted by Dr. Joy Bliss in Physical Fitness at 16:40 | Comments (4) | Trackbacks (0)

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Thanks for the physical fitness type stuff. I have you on my regular sites to visit because you include these types of links, in addition to Christian stuff. Read you almost every day. Blessings.
#1 BrianToronto on 2019-03-08 19:18 (Reply)
Thank you!
#1.1 Bird Dog on 2019-03-09 08:13 (Reply)
Looks like a good way to quickly ruin one's knees.

No thanks.
#2 Whitehall on 2019-03-09 03:15 (Reply)
Jump rope is less impact than walking
#2.1 Bird Dog on 2019-03-09 08:13 (Reply)

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