Rope skipping

Wass1985 · Jun 1, 2016

I was a great skipper in my day, shame I got excluded from the girls playground....

Wass1985 · Jun 1, 2016

Perry said: ↑

Not to brag but I was one hell of a rope skipper back in the late 70's.

This may sound crazy but at the time I was training exceptionally heavy. I would punch a 150 pound heavy bag for a half hour at a time, then skip rope 10,000 skips (yes 10,000). I forget if it took me 30 or 60 minutes but it was non stop at a constant high rate. (Only stopping if I happen to miss a skip which was rare). In the end I would be skipping in a nice circular puddle of sweat. Finally I would run 5 miles.

In those days I was in insanely great shape ultra low body fat and 152 pound soaking wet. Then I met my future wife, got serious with my career and discovered I had a serious addiction to great food! Now at 56 I weigh 225 but no one guesses I weigh over 180. Assume I filled out from being wayyy over trained to a more reasonable weight over the years.
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I've read short intense workouts are better for fat loss than long gruelling sessions. Best to do 15 minutes in the morning and then a further 15 minutes in the evening.

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Rope skipping

Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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