Need some help with my skipping

Skipping is hard but like running you need to build up to it. You wouldnt train for a marathon by going out and running 26miles....

Shamelessly borrowed from the BBC's couch to 5k app that i used for both running and skipping after recovery from a long illness. Start by doing these.... start wherever you feel comfortable.

You repeat the same set 3 times a week. The idea is the session 1 is hard, session 2 is medium, session 3 should be much easier. The following session is a big increase so the cycle starts again. It helps the weakest link in the chain get stronger progressively rather than overstressing it but it being masked by its inherent strength (and then causing a major failure).

1min on / 1.30min rest x8
90secs on / 2mins rest x6
1min30 on /1min30 rest / 3mins on / 3 mins off / x2
3min on / 1.30min rest / 5min on / 2.5mins off / 3 mins on / 1.30 off / 5 mins on.

If this starts to work for you, download the app and follow it through. By the end you should be skipping for 30 minutes! Seriously though, you'll be amazed how quickly you'll adapt to it.

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As for technique i vary between boxer, alternate feet, V8 and normal just to stop me getting bored.

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One last thing, make sure you stretch your calves. Youre not designed to be on your toes all day so you will be seriously working your calves. Failure to do so can cause shortness of the muscle, which can lead to ankle and foot pain (especially the planter) as it starts to pull your foot into a different plane.

 

It helps with the rhythm to play music, or sing a song while skipping.