March Hula Hoop and Jump Rope Challenge

[Alexa]

Need to be insanely fit? Try skipping! Seriously, it has a very effective cardiovascular impact and can be fun too.

Hula is great to do in front of the TV and can be toning.

If you fancy trying either of these consider joining this challenge for some less traditional, and very fun, exercise.

In this challenge you can do hula-hooping and/or jumping rope. Your goal is set by you - just state the number of minutes you wish to do in both activities (or only one) in the list.

Please note you don't have to do both if you don't want to!

NB skipping can be tough on the knees, especially if you still have a lot of weight to lose, so please be careful to wear good quality trainers to mimise impact, try a softer surface and stop if it hurts!

NB Hula hooping can be tough on your dignity. Please only attempt it with a silly grin on your face.

How to sign up:
1) Copy and paste your name onto the list in the post below this one
2) State your MONTHLY jump rope minutes goal like this JR 5/20 IF DOING
4) State your MONTHLY hula-hooping minutes goal as HH 5/20 IF DOING
3) Report as often as you like by updating the ENTIRE list

Who's in for marvellous March?

[Alexa]

Re: March Hula Hoop and Jump Rope Challenge

I'm in of course and determined to meet goal this month. I'm going for more emphasis on the skipping, but cutting down overall due to work and trips...

*Alexa* JR 0/90 * HH 10/50

[Lyssie]

Re: March Hula Hoop and Jump Rope Challenge

I will attempt this...

*Alexa* JR 0/90 * HH 10/50
lyssie JR 0/40 HH 3/40

[Georgiana]

Re: March Hula Hoop and Jump Rope Challenge

Oh my, look who's joining us!

*Alexa* JR 0/90 * HH 10/50
lyssie JR 0/40 HH 3/40
Georgiana JR 0/30 * HH 0/150

[Georgiana]

Re: March Hula Hoop and Jump Rope Challenge

March 3rd: started my day with skipping and push-ups

*Alexa* JR 0/90 * HH 10/50
lyssie JR 0/40 HH 3/40
Georgiana JR 5/30 * HH 20/150

And did some hula, too... just 'cause I don't like seeing a zero there.

[Georgiana]

Re: March Hula Hoop and Jump Rope Challenge

Girls, where are you?!

March 4th: 5 min JR & 25 min HH
March 5th: 30 min HH
March 6th: nada

*Alexa* JR 0/90 * HH 10/50
lyssie JR 0/40 HH 3/40
Georgiana JR 10/30 & HH 75/150

[Georgiana]

Re: March Hula Hoop and Jump Rope Challenge

Okay, I was so lazy today that I debated whether I should add what I did here or just drop it and add when I do more. Decided to add, so 3 min skipping (it was warm up for running).

*Alexa* JR 0/90 * HH 10/50
lyssie JR 0/40 HH 3/40
Georgiana JR 13/30 & HH 75/150

[Alexa]

Re: March Hula Hoop and Jump Rope Challenge

Lol! I can beat that - I did 2 minutes yesterday in class. We are subject to the whim of the instructor. Did 12 on Sat.

So:

*Alexa* JR 14/90 * HH 10/50
lyssie JR 0/40 HH 3/40
Georgiana JR 13/30 & HH 75/150

[Lyssie]

Re: March Hula Hoop and Jump Rope Challenge

I *debated* doing hula hooping yesterday... does that count?? My calves hurt from doing "hops" for the Fitness Trainer so I am scared of jump rope.

[Georgiana]

Re: March Hula Hoop and Jump Rope Challenge

Debating is a form of intellectual exercise, so I'm pretty sure it matters.

I've just finished 30 min HH.

*Alexa* JR 14/90 * HH 10/50
lyssie JR 0/40 HH 3/40
Georgiana JR 13/30 & HH 105/150

[Georgiana]

Re: March Hula Hoop and Jump Rope Challenge

*Alexa* JR 14/90 * HH 10/50
lyssie JR 0/40 HH 3/40
Georgiana JR 18/30 & HH 105/150

[Lyssie]

Re: March Hula Hoop and Jump Rope Challenge

*Alexa* JR 14/90 * HH 10/50
lyssie JR 8/40 HH 13/40
Georgiana JR 18/30 & HH 105/150

[Lyssie]

Re: March Hula Hoop and Jump Rope Challenge

*Alexa* JR 14/90 * HH 10/50
lyssie JR 14/40 HH 13/40
Georgiana JR 18/30 & HH 105/150

[Alexa]

Re: March Hula Hoop and Jump Rope Challenge

*Alexa* JR 49/90 * HH 10/50
lyssie JR 14/40 HH 13/40
Georgiana JR 18/30 & HH 105/150

[Alexa]

Re: March Hula Hoop and Jump Rope Challenge

*Alexa* JR 49/90 * HH 30/50
lyssie JR 14/40 HH 13/40
Georgiana JR 18/30 & HH 105/150