Chapter 7
Reviewed readings from this part of the book. Open a lesson for its explanation, practice and reflection. Reading does not mark a skill as learned.
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Can older adults jump rope?
Some can; some will choose another relationship with the rope. A birthday cannot pick the task, dose or goal, so start with purpose, present function and one small attempt that is easy to read.
What are the disadvantages of jumping rope?
Jump rope has a learning curve, repeated take-offs and landings, space and noise demands, and a workload that can be surprisingly easy to misread.
Is jumping rope bad for your knees?
Jumping rope loads the knees, but load is not the same thing as damage. The honest answer depends on the person, the version of jumping and the size of the session—and direct knee-injury evidence is surprisingly thin.