robii
18857 posts since 8/9/06
4 Mar 2008 15:50
Jumping on a hard surface repeatedly? Not disimilar to jumping one foot after the other on a hard surface, i.e. running
4 Mar 2008 15:53
Rirawin wrote: You do it on grass on concrete? I wanted to take up skipping a while back but was worried about the impact of jumping on a hard surface repeatedly.
On concrete, like Famez said I don't think grass would be ideal for building up speed etc I do get what you mean though, the impact on your knees of repeatedly jumping up and down can't be great but I did read that it's not as bad as running can be
aitch
8925 posts since 19/8/07
4 Mar 2008 15:57
How long do you do it for?
Guido
12884 posts since 20/4/05
4 Mar 2008 15:58
inxdecline wrote: Rirawin wrote: You do it on grass on concrete? I wanted to take up skipping a while back but was worried about the impact of jumping on a hard surface repeatedly.
On concrete, like Famez said I don't think grass would be ideal for building up speed etc I do get what you mean though, the impact on your knees of repeatedly jumping up and down can't be great but I did read that it's not as bad as running can be
somebody should tell those boxer blokes. they could end up hurting themselves with that shit!
4 Mar 2008 16:08
Haydn wrote: How long do you do it for?
Only just started doing it, about 20 minutes/half hour
@ Guido I never said I was concerned about doing it on concrete and boxers at a boxing club would surely do it on a gym floor?
Guido
12884 posts since 20/4/05
4 Mar 2008 16:19
I was just finding it amusing you guys really think you're going to become champion skippers or something to the extent it will damage your legs

The human body is pretty well designed to deal with most things. unless you're going to hammer it which I seriously doubt any of you are it's all just bollox talk

The boxer comment ws more in jest as I think they have other things to worry about rather than what surface they skip up and down on.
4 Mar 2008 16:49
Guido wrote: I was just finding it amusing you guys really think you're going to become champion skippers or something to the extent it will damage your legs

The human body is pretty well designed to deal with most things. unless you're going to hammer it which I seriously doubt any of you are it's all just bollox talk

The boxer comment ws more in jest as I think they have other things to worry about rather than what surface they skip up and down on.
Who said anyhting about becoming a championship skipper? Do people buy good running shoes because they think they're going to run a marathon? Don't see how it's bollocks talk
Guido
12884 posts since 20/4/05
4 Mar 2008 16:56
Discussing where best to skip for fear of injury (while been highly amusing) suggests these people are going to be taking this seriously… as somebody would if they were going to take up running a marathon or something. I mean all you do is buy some trainers that are suitable for your running style and get on with it. The fact is most people over think these things giving themselves and excuse not to do something. It's all pissing in the wind as I see it.
Goldie
4840 posts since 17/10/07
4 Mar 2008 18:20
In terms of exercise - Swimming > Cycling > Running
What cardio exercise would be best for building upper body?
4 Mar 2008 18:22
Was this is your Maths GCSE exam?
aitch
8925 posts since 19/8/07
4 Mar 2008 18:26
Swimming surely? None of the others really work out the upper body.
LJ
409 posts since 25/7/06
4 Mar 2008 18:33
Anyone row? I've found that has been pretty effective at keeping fit whilst toning back/arms/shoulders/legs.
4 Mar 2008 18:35
all the time with the missus
stoney
17815 posts since 22/1/05
5 Mar 2008 08:21
running is boring, my legs get proper fucked at the 15 miles stage now, my joints have taken some hammer, i wear ankle supports on my long runs and i take supplements for my joints, i also tape up my nipples (no homo)