I’ve tried to search the archives for info, but to no avail, so I’m asking you guys.
I’m trying to lose some excess body fat through german body comp, T-2 and Methoxy-7, and I’ve just bought a skipping rope.
I workout mon/wed/fri. When would you suggest I skip? Tue/Thu or on all 5 days etc. Also, how should I plan my rest periods while skipping to lose as much fat as possible? One other thing, the rope i have is quite long, so I have to place my arms further out to the sides, which creates lots of lactic acid in my amrs as well as my legs, I assume this is a good thing as far as my goals are concerned. Thanks.
I like to use 30 second on, 30 second off intervals when doing skipping rope. I go all out for 30 seconds, walk around during the break and get right back into it. I bought a cheap wall clock ($10 or less at Wal-Mart, Target, Longs) and take it outside to help me keep track of intervals. Coach Davies uses a lot of rope work in his programs and has an article entitled “Renegade Rope Training” in issue 174. He has some different ideas on how to do rope work. I just find that I get the most out of shorter intervals. As for the rope length, I think that you should stand on the rope with feet together and the handles should come up to your armpits. I also experience similar feelings in my arms. My forearms and biceps are rock hard with an incredible pump and feel quite a burn while going all out.
It’s really up to you. Coach Davies has you doing it 3-5 times a week prior to workouts and on “active rest” days. You may need to start out with one or two-minute rounds. Then you could do as he suggests in his Fat to Fire article (three rounds of 3-minutes jump rope and 1-minute rest). Check out Renegade Training for info as well. I’ve done it as much as five days a week and as little as two or three days. It just depends on your goals.