My stupidity got me injured
By Toni
@toniganzon (72281)
Philippines
August 27, 2021 7:47am CST
A few weeks ago I suddenly decided to borrow my son’s jump rope and decided to make it my daily exercise.
My daily progress was quite fast that i became so overwhelmed. Purchased a new rope because i was definitely sure that this habit would last. Got the right shoes, studied and practiced the right form but i still ended up getting injured! Stupid me.
So what did i miss? I miss the part where all coaches said, beginners should take it slow to avoid injury. Beginners should only do it 2 to 3 times a week and it shouldn’t be more than 10 minutes. And do not jump on concrete. Use a jumping mat!
It’s been 6 days since my last jump and my shin hasn’t fully recovered yet. I’ve already purchased a mat that has yet to be delivered. Until then, I shall not touch my rope.
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@xaelignist (3)
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27 Aug 21
when you start excercise again, dont do it explosively.. you will hurt yourself.
take it slowly and step by step..
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
29 Aug 21
@LadyDuck that’s why i don’t run. Running isn’t really for me. But i am enjoying jump rope and there’s a way to really avoid the injury. It was just my fault coz i overdid it. I was just extremely enjoying it that i forgot I’m not that young anymore and i should take it slow. 
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
28 Aug 21
Oh yes i used to do it when i was a kid and on concrete too. But it’s different when it’s different when you’ve aged and when it is use as an exercise. Jump rope as a game when i was a kid was merely jumping. But these days there are so many tricks and I’ve learned my very first one and learning more got me so excited that i jumped not only once but twice and every single day instead of just 3 times a week for beginners. I made sure though that i was following the right form so as not to injure myself but I miss the part where they tell you to take it slow at first. I just got so excited.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
28 Aug 21
@toniganzon I have a rope downstairs in the basement, where I have also the recumbent bike, the weights and other exercise stuff. As I turned 70, I take it easy now. I walk one hour every day, I lift the weights because I like not to have flabby arms, I use the bike for a little time, but I avoid exercises that could hurt me.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
1 Sep 21
Hope you are better now and back to your jumping rope routine.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
1 Sep 21
@toniganzon rest easy.
I hope that you have a speedy and full recovery dear sister.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
6 Sep 21
Oh yes it has arrived last week. And i’m doing my rehab exercises. Might start to jump rope again this week or probably next week just to make sure i won’t cause more damage to my shin.
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
28 Aug 21
Thank you carol. I was negligent though. I missed the part where the coaches said to take it slow and never to over do it. My excitement got the best of me.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Aug 21
@toniganzon It happens to the best of us. Take care.
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@Moramora (3)
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1 Sep 21
So sorry to hear that. Same thing happened to me few years ago. Thanks God that here in Indonesia, we have traditional massage that can give treatment to this kind of injured. You may believe it or not (because sometimes i just cant believe it) but it works like magic. The only thing they did just give a massage, then in a few days you can notice that it going better. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
1 Sep 21
Different from what i have which cannot be fixed by a massage but a specific exercise for shins and ice pack. @Moramora
@snowy22315 (180699)
• United States
28 Aug 21
Oh boy..I used to enjoy jumproping as a kid. I have one here somewhere. I was thinking aI should dig it out.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
29 Aug 21
When i was a kid it was fun but it’s so different now. When i was a kid there was no proper form, no proper jumping and it was solely for playing. But now, it’s just the best exercise with less impact if done right and with so many tricks that is so fun to do.
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@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
27 Aug 21
Yes be careful Toni. I am glad you like this exercise but for me it is too hard on my ankles at my age.
I hope that your skin will heal now.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
28 Aug 21
Jump rope is a less impact exercise actually but i didn’t take it slow.
It’s not for everybody though.
@JESSY3236 (19949)
• United States
31 Aug 21
Take it easy. I haven't been exercising lately. My cousin now wants me to do a Fitbit challenge with her.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
1 Sep 21
I need one or two weeks more to heal from my shin splints then I’ll go back to jump rope. I’m doing exercises for my shins at the moment and i need to ice pack it four times a day.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
28 Aug 21
I should really learn to take it slow and I swear i will when i get back to jumping again. I will only jump for 5 minutes and only three times a week this time.
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
28 Aug 21
Ouch! I hope you feel better soon.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
29 Aug 21
I don’t have really any serious injury. The pain comes once in awhile and it’s tolerable. I’m just disappointed that i couldn’t jump coz i don’t want to do more harm.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
27 Aug 21
I always wear shoes as recommended and I’m wearing an ultra boost which is perfect for jumping. Have no issues with shoes.
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
2 Sep 21
Actually I find it too easy snd my progress was quite fast that’s why i overdid it which led to my injury. If i had taken it slow, I wouldn’t ‘have been injured.
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@freelancermariagrace (27970)
• Philippines
28 Aug 21
Sorry to hear that. Get well soon, dear.
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@florelway (23286)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
6 Sep 21
Yes , it must be slowly and gradually increasing.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
28 Aug 21
How long have you been in Mylot? I’ve been here for almost 11 years now.
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
29 Aug 21
@Andri21 Then I should be the one welcoming you in Mylot. Hope you have had the time to read the guidelines. Enjoy!
