Jump Rope

iDazedi · 11-08-2009, 07:02 PM

Is jump roping good for cardio?
How long should I do it for? ex. 10mins,25mins.
Any answers/suggestions will be appreciated.

Kdubs50 · 11-08-2009, 07:06 PM

its great cardio. go for like 2-3 min on 1 min off for 15-20 min

iDazedi · 11-08-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Kdubs50

its great cardio. go for like 2-3 min on 1 min off for 15-20 min

Yeh thanks. Because this is what I'm going to do before i start my workout.
Cheers.

phoenixr2 · 11-08-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by iDazedi

Yeh thanks. Because this is what I'm going to do before i start my workout.
Cheers.

Do some research. If you are lifting, you definitely want to perform cardio POST workout as to not shortchange yourself.

As with any activity, if it gets your HR up, then yes it is a good activity for cardio!

Delight2008 · 11-08-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenixr2

Do some research. If you are lifting, you definitely want to perform cardio POST workout as to not shortchange yourself.

As with any activity, if it gets your HR up, then yes it is a good activity for cardio!

I wanted to try this activity but im not sure if it will show results

iDazedi · 11-08-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenixr2

Do some research. If you are lifting, you definitely want to perform cardio POST workout as to not shortchange yourself.

As with any activity, if it gets your HR up, then yes it is a good activity for cardio!

What you mean by POST workout?
I'm kind of new to this >.<

charli3 · 11-08-2009, 07:40 PM

after you're done lifting weights