tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4491040877840120845.post230739588203102445..comments2024-03-16T17:47:07.792-04:00Comments on Stationary Waves: Jumping RopeRP Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15028013805248797978noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4491040877840120845.post-46914053511455192692012-12-28T08:41:41.611-05:002012-12-28T08:41:41.611-05:00Exercise is a lot like playing a musical instrumen...Exercise is a lot like playing a musical instrument, in that the way you practice is the way you "perform." There's nothing wrong with short spurts per se, except that you probably won't get to the point where you can jump rope for an hour. <br /><br />If that's your goal, my recommendation is to start with something you know you can do - like 20 minutes - and then increase by 1 minute every day. After one month, you'll be up to 50 minutes. Small, imperceptible, but significant increases are the best way to build endurance, IMHO.<br /><br />But on the other hand, it's not as if 20 minutes of jumping rope is a bad workout! I'd say if you can work your way up to 30 minutes, then you're getting a great cardio workout. If you feel you need more, just try going faster/harder or using a weighted jumprope. :)<br /><br />I jump rope outside, so that the sights and sounds of the neighborhood keep me interested. I admit that it's very hard not to lose interest if you're staring at the wall. You can see if more variation helps: Swing the rope "backwards," try to swing it twice in one jump, side-to-side, etc. Try to come up with a pattern that demands a bit more attention from your mind. It still might not work, but it's worth a try... ;)RP Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15028013805248797978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4491040877840120845.post-88294387274136341882012-12-27T20:43:42.642-05:002012-12-27T20:43:42.642-05:00I used to jump rope a lot, but I could never get m...I used to jump rope a lot, but I could never get myself to do it for more than 20min. at a time. The problem is that I get bored easily. I mean, I was always in the "beginner" stage because I never did it consistently, but I'd jump rope for about 20min. a day maybe 3 to 4 times a day. I want to get back into it. It's not necessarily motivation; I can use the elliptical or treadmill for an hour or more. Is there any disadvantage to doing it my way (several short spurts)?Jonathan M.F. Catalánhttp://www.economicthought.net/blognoreply@blogger.com