Jumping rope vs cordless rope

[pharma_gal]

Is jumping with the cordless ropes as effective as jumping rope with the regular rope? What’s the benefit of having the cordless rope? Thanks!

[sheepla]

I'm off to google "cordless ropes" .....who knew?!

[Gams]

It seems like it would be as effective to me. You are not really doing anything different. I think the benefit of the cordless rope is that you don’t need as much room - you don’t have to worry about tripping or knocking something over with the rope. I would think it would be easier using the cordless rope indoors where you might not be comfortable swinging a rope around indoors.

[star117]

I have a cordless rope on my wishlist!

[Vantreesta]

I have both. I prefer the regular jumprope bc it also helps with coordination and feels more "real". But the cordless one is nice if you have a small space and are concerned with hitting anything or have a low ceiling. I haven't used the cordless enough to speak to any different benefit btwn the two as far as body changes.

[bzar]

if you click on the tags, there are some interesting replies by VFers regarding cordless jumpropes.

[Vantreesta]

Originally Posted by bzar

if you click on the tags, there are some interesting replies by VFers regarding cordless jumpropes.

I was thinking this had come up before! Thanks!

[bzar]

Originally Posted by Vantreesta

I was thinking this had come up before! Thanks!

Originally Posted by Vantreesta

I prefer the regular jumprope bc it also helps with coordination and feels more "real".

+1. there's an added brain-muscle-total body element in practicing with a real jump rope.

i was able to use a jump rope in a very tight spot (the upstairs bedroom!), doing a test run to make sure it stayed under an 8' ceiling.

to find the correct rope length for your body, stand on the center with your feet touching each other, then pull the handles to your armpits - that would be the correct length. make adjustments as needed.

then when you hold the handles, your elbows are straight but loose, and you turn the rope with your wrists, NOT with your shoulders. envisioning yourself with the rope, it shouldn't be too much higher than your head when the rope is going over your head.

jump height is just a couple of inches, enough for the rope to pass underneath. this allows your effort to be very efficient without getting wiped out.

[Vantreesta]

If I might veer slightly since we're talking about jumping rope, I use the Crossrope app and in the workouts they often say "freestyle jump." What does that mean, exactly? Is it jumping however you want? The video clip they always show for it looks like kind of a shuffle from foot to foot. I've tried searching and haven't found an answer that satisfies me. I have taken it to mean jump how you want but wanted to know if it is an actual type of jump. For the life of me I cannot do a shuffle for very long before I trip up! Sorry to meander slightly off topic but TIA for any help!

[Taiga]

Originally Posted by pharma_gal

Is jumping with the cordless ropes as effective as jumping rope with the regular rope? What’s the benefit of having the cordless rope? Thanks!

Originally Posted by Gams

It seems like it would be as effective to me. You are not really doing anything different. I think the benefit of the cordless rope is that you don’t need as much room - you don’t have to worry about tripping or knocking something over with the rope. I would think it would be easier using the cordless rope indoors where you might not be comfortable swinging a rope around indoors.

I like both but the real rope is definitely harder. It requires better core control to help maintain coordination. Avoiding foot tangle and maintaining cadence actually takes ongoing work/ more muscle recruitment. You can slump and let your arms drop if you get tired on the cordless. You'll get a smack if you try that with a real rope

I like the cordless for days when I have already put in a hearty workout and might be tired enough not to keep my form as tight. They are also great for travel or if you are worried about damaging floors or hitting ceilings etc