If I have weak knees, is jumping rope a good exercise for me?

Here are two exercises that I like to use for my back. They aren't complicated to do, you just need a bit of space;

Back Flexion Exercise;

Lie on your back and pull your knees to your chest while stretching the head forward, until a comfortable stretch is felt.

Knee to Chest Stretch;

Lie on your back with your knees bent and both heels on the floor. Put both hands behind one knee and pull it up to your chest.

This will depend on your weight, the amount of time you exercised, and the intensity. I weigh 190 pounds and usually jump rope for 1hour at an intensive speed . I usually burn about 1035 calories a workout. At a slower pace, I would only burn 690 calories. My workout buddy weighs 150 and usually burns about 730 calories in 1hour.

People do it for fun, to play games, or competitively. People also do it as a wonderful way to exercise. Jump roping helps prevents osteoporosis, heart diseases, diabetes, as well as obesity. It helps improve strength, endurance, and helps you to lose weight. It is a great cardio and aerobic exercise.

Jump Roping can also be called skipping, rope skipping, or rope jumping. Skipping rope is generally the British way to say it, while Americans say Jumping rope.

If you are 6 feet or shorter, than the rope should be 9 feet long. This is the standard jump rope size found in stores. If you are over 6 feet then you'll need a 10 foot rope. Generally, when you hold the rope and stand on the middle with your feet, each end should reach your arm pit.

1. The best kind is a light speed rope. These can be bought for about $5. Here is a link to order one online: http://www.buyjumpropes.net/

Here are a few tips for good posture when using a trampoline. 1. Bend your knees when you jump. 2. If you put your hands up or out, bring them back to your side when you land. 3. Try and keep your body straight when you jump. 4. This is the basic technique. Once you get good at this, you can move on to exercising and tricks.

Jumping rope is great exercise because it really gets yourheart racing. It is a cardio as well asa muscle building work out.

Jump Rope for 5 minutes
Stretch
Squat and Press (Tubes)
Functional Push Ups with Rotation
Lunges
Seated Row (Tubes)
Abdominal crunches
Jump Rope for 5 minutes

Some tips of using this resistance rings while traveling is

Be realistic. Aim to complete 15-20 minutes of exercise per day with a variety of CV and strength training. This will guarantee you maintain your levels of fitness while away.
•Pack your jump rope for cardiovascular training. Skipping increases the heart rate, burn a lot of calories and is great for improving endurance, core stability, coordination, balance and foot speed.
•Pack your resistance tubes. Tubes are a fantastic option for strength training. Exercises are for the entire body, they allow you to train anywhere, anytime with results.


Some other tips:
•Exercise before you leave. This will keep your metabolism high during your flight.
•Stay well hydrated. Drink one glass for every hour while on the plane and avoid alcohol and coffee.
•Never travel hungry.
•Walk and stretch every hour while on the plane to increase blood circulation and reduce muscle stiffness, fatigue and jet lag.
•When you arrive try to get outside. The sun will automatically help to reset your body clock.