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Jump Rope + Lower Body Circuit Workout

September 1, 2012 by Julie 72 Comments

Last Saturday when I featured a picture of Ryan tackling a ridiculously high box jump on the blog, I had a bunch of requests to post a video of him in action.

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Ask and you shall receive! 

Today I made sure to bring my camera to the gym and told Ryan to get psyched because I needed to capture one of his box jumps on video to share with you guys.

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Heeere ya go!

 

Ryan’s Box Jump

(Click here to see the video on YouTube if the imbedded video isn’t working for you.)

Every time I see him do one of those box jumps, I hold my breath and get awfully nervous. The boxes are sturdy, but I freak out about jumping onto a box that comes up to my knees. Ryan swears that jumping that high is 99 percent mental and I am 99 percent mentally convinced it’s impossible for me.

Though box jumps didn’t make it into my workout today, I managed to complete a pretty stellar circuit workout that focused on lower body exercises with lots of jump roping thrown into the mix.

jump rope lower body circuit workout

All the jump ropin’ kept my heart rate up and I enjoyed the mix of cardio and leg exercises. Though you can definitely do this circuit without any weights, I used the following weights for the first three exercises:

  • Squats: 95 lbs.
  • Stationary Lunges: 40 lb. bar
  • Bridges: 25 lbs.

It was a good one!

Breakfast

On our way home, Ryan once again wanted his favorite hot cakes from McDonald’s, so I got an iced coffee to sip on as I prepared my morning meal.

mcdonald's iced coffeeI copied last Saturday’s breakfast and made a batch of Paleo oatmeal (adding an extra egg white and another half of a banana to Joelle’s recipe) and ate it along with a cup of key lime pie Greek yogurt.  

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My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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Comments

  1. Emily says

    September 1, 2012 at 11:43 am

    OMG!! I can barely do box jumps 1 foot off the ground! haha that is incredible! And that makes me nervous watching it too!

    Reply
  2. Sharleanna says

    September 1, 2012 at 11:45 am

    Oh man i Held my breath too!! That’s crazy!

    Reply
  3. Julie @ Better Life with Burgers says

    September 1, 2012 at 11:52 am

    CRAZY high! 🙂 I wouldn’t be able to watch my husband do that!

    Reply
  4. Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says

    September 1, 2012 at 11:53 am

    Ryan’s box jumps are crazy!

    I’m with you, I don’t think there’s any way I could jump that high.

    Reply
    • Em says

      September 2, 2012 at 12:10 pm

      It’s not! that’s why its a little scarier! they are just stacked on top of each other

      Reply
  5. Molly from LifesLemons says

    September 1, 2012 at 11:54 am

    At first it looks like the box on top is not connected. Man…good job.

    Reply
  6. Monica says

    September 1, 2012 at 11:57 am

    Holy jumping jellybeans! That was nuts!

    Reply
  7. Taylor @ Liftingrevolution says

    September 1, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    Showed my husband the pict from last week, and he was talking about it, now he just watched the video and believes! Lol, though I think you might make me hold my breath because Dan will practice until he can get that high. lol. Great job Ryan!

    Reply
  8. Jessica P says

    September 1, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    That is awesome!! Btw, I’ve been following you for a while but never watched one of your videos. Your voice is so different than I imagined lol! Not bad, just not what I thought you’d sound like! Hope you guys have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says

      September 1, 2012 at 12:30 pm

      ha! i always feel that way when i hear bloggers talk for the first time.

      Reply
      • Dave says

        September 2, 2012 at 6:17 am

        It’s like seeing a dj’s face…not that your voice has a “face for radio” though.

        Reply
  9. Lauren says

    September 1, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    Omg my husband does those too and it scares the crap out of me!

    Reply
  10. Caroline @ After Dinner Dance says

    September 1, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    Um wow. That is craziness! No way I would ever attempt that!

    Reply
  11. Stacy says

    September 1, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    Box jumps are SO mental. I once had a trainer tell me that when he has someone who is afraid of box jumps, he first has them step up on the box and jump down. He says our brains fear falling down not jumping up, so by having them jump down first they feel more at ease. I thought that was pretty interesting.

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  12. Tasha says

    September 1, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    Wow, that’s crazy! How awesome!

    Random Question – do you get anything added in your iced coffee when you order? Or do you just add stuff when you get home? I’ve ordered a iced vanilla coffee from McD’s before but it ended up being wayy too sweet, I felt like I was drinking syrup. ick! haha

    Reply
    • Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says

      September 1, 2012 at 12:30 pm

      i usually just add vanilla almond milk to it when i get home b/c that’s what i usually add to my coffee and mcdonald’s doesn’t offer almond milk. if we’re out and about and won’t be coming home, i’ll just get it with skim milk. 🙂

      Reply
      • Tasha says

        September 1, 2012 at 12:34 pm

        great to know! thanks 🙂

        Reply
  13. Miranda @ Biting Life says

    September 1, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    Wow!!! That’s impressive. The whole time I was watching it I was like, “Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no… woahhhhhh!”

    Reply
  14. Michelle @ Eat Move Balance says

    September 1, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    That video rocks!!! I had a hard time believing the photo . . . but that’s AMAZING. And I’m with you: I’m 99% positive I couldn’t do it. lol.

    Reply
  15. Rachel says

    September 1, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    yea I’m pretty sure it’s impossible for me too hahaha especially since those boxes are probably taller than me haha that workout looks great! I think I”ll give it a try 🙂

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  16. Stacy says

    September 1, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    I added box jumps to my workout a few months ago. He’s right.. It’s ALL mental. I went to the high box recently, and had my friend hold my hand at first to see if I could make it. Have Ryan do the same to you on a Medium box.. I promise, you could do it. I’m 5’6 and I think you said you were taller, so you could DEF do it!

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  17. Arelis says

    September 1, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    WOW!! Bryan is good!!! 🙂 nicely done!! mine are the babies of that jump!! hahahaha….and just so you know, sorry you didn’t go to your friend’s bachelorette party! bummer! and I was soooo happy to know you would land in Tx probably for a few hours! Since I live in Dallas, I would’ve loved to meet you guys and have the chance to grab a bite with you if possible!!..Great weekend and good workout BTW!! 🙂

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    • Arelis says

      September 1, 2012 at 1:10 pm

      I’m 5′ 4″ Miranda..so definitely higher than me 🙂

      Reply
  18. Miranda says

    September 1, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    That is mindblowing…. that’s probably taller than me (I’m 5’5) !

    Reply
  19. Beks says

    September 1, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    Woo! Go Ryan! Watching him do that, I get the 99% mental thing, because if you don’t think you can do it, your body will probably follow suit. That’s pretty awesome, though. I’d love to be able to do super high jumps!

    Reply
  20. Alison says

    September 1, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    WHOA that is flippin impressive! Box jumps scare me too. That looks like a great circuit workout!!

    Reply
  21. Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says

    September 1, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    hahahaha I am pretty sure that it’s 150% not possible for me! I definitely would freak out at a box my knee height, and I agree that’s mental, but that box is insane! Awesome job Ryan!!!

    Reply
  22. Elizabeth says

    September 1, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    Absolutely awesome box jumps!! Did y get the awesome McDonald’s coups that were out bout 1 week ago? E

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  23. Khushboo says

    September 1, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    Clearly white men can jump 😉

    Reply
  24. kim@hungryhealthygirl says

    September 1, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    He makes it so stinkin’ easy!! Love your circuit workouts. They keep gym time interesting.

    Reply
  25. Julie VerHage says

    September 1, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Amazing! How does Ryan like those shoes too? Do you wear them by chance? I keep seeing more and more of them.

    Reply
  26. Caitlin says

    September 1, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    Oh man, I love the Dannon Key Lime greek yogurt. All I need is a graham cracker and I feel like I’m seriously eating pie. Delicious.

    Reply
  27. Annette@FitnessPerks says

    September 1, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    Holy crap–that is a HIGH box jump! NICE work, Ryan!

    That circuit sounds way fun–i love keeping my heart rate up throughout weights too 😉

    Reply
  28. Laura @ May Your Bobbin Always Be Full says

    September 1, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    That box jump was super impressive. No way could I ever do that.

    Reply
  29. Ellie@Fit for the Soul says

    September 1, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    Whoaaaa he makes it look really easy~~~I can see why it’d be 99% mental, but….I’m 5’1″ ish, and I don’t think that’s possible for me either. haha!

    Reply
  30. Chelsie @ Balance, Not Scale says

    September 1, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    I’ve said it before — Ryan = Clark Kent = Superman leaping tall buildings in a single bound. That’s insanely crazy!! And lookes so effortless!
    He certainly earned those McD’s hot cakes this morning! 🙂

    Reply
  31. Hojo says

    September 1, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    Crazy jumping skills! 😀

    As for jump rope circuts-I always complain and everyone makes fun of me. I have NO coordination when it comes to jump rope. 😛

    Reply
  32. Nancy says

    September 1, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    Moses that’s a pretty Hugh box jump. We did our “max” height wise for box jumps LAST summer at CrossFit, he would’ve owned it!!! Hahaha

    Reply
  33. Nancy says

    September 1, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    Hahahah auto correct….Hugh meant high. Oops

    Reply
  34. Kelsey says

    September 1, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    Hmm… if it’s mental then I’m REALLY limiting myself I guess haha. I’m athletic, but I can’t/don’t jump worth crap. I remember spending an entire track practice (and then some) just trying to make it to the pit in long jump. For that whole season my “Word of the Day” was “Scraaattccchhh!!” Mental or not, those box jumps are serious accomplishments in my book!

    Reply
  35. Peaches says

    September 1, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Your voice is totally not what I expected but I love it! It reminds me of elementary school teachers (encouraging and heartwarming). luvvvvvv!

    Reply
  36. Michelly says

    September 1, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Legggiittttttt

    Reply
  37. Samantha says

    September 1, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    Ha! I am sure he is right, it is 99% mental and I with you…my majority mental says no way.

    That was crazy! I am totally impressed.

    Reply
  38. Laura says

    September 1, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    Wow! That is incredible! Ryan def has some PBF fans when it comes to his jumping skillz. I am with you…if I was meant to jump I would be a kangaroo lol

    Reply
  39. Chelsea says

    September 1, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    Hey Julie, just wondering- when you make things with egg whites, what do you do with the yolks?

    Reply
  40. Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says

    September 1, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    Omg that is so crazy to see! And he makes it look so easy!

    Reply
  41. Hillary Valentino says

    September 1, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    How tall are those boxes?????

    Reply
  42. Amelia @ Eating Made Easy says

    September 1, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    How good is McD’s iced coffee?! Can’t say I approve of much else on the menu…but this is one item I love to stop by for!

    Reply
  43. Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says

    September 1, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    Ah that box jump is crazy! I’d be terrified to even try a little one!

    Reply
  44. @pluvk says

    September 1, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    Wow. Just… Wow. I thought you were kidding when you posted that picture! I thought maybe he had climbed up there. That’s incredible! And a little scary!
    🙂

    Thanks for another circuit workout, Julie! I’m really enjoying all the new ones you keep giving us! I’m always on the look out for ones that combine cardio with sculpt. I prefer sculpting workouts, but I love getting the heart rate up, too!

    Reply
  45. Shannon @ Her Dog Blog says

    September 1, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    Holy crap! He makes that look like the easiest thing in the world. Wow…yeah, my heart would skip a beat if my husband tried that!

    Reply
  46. Angela J. Riley-Blanchard says

    September 1, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    Attempt??? That is a bona fide success! Holy macaroni!

    Reply
  47. Paty says

    September 1, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    the jump rope circuit looks doo-able for me… how often should I do it? two, three times a week? just curious.. thanks!

    Reply
  48. O says

    September 1, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    not sure that’s safe to do with the two boxes on top of each other…

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    • D says

      September 1, 2012 at 9:13 pm

      Seriously, I can’t believe only ONE person has commented this! This is NOT safe. The top box clearly MOVES when he lands on it. I think it is irresponsible to show this on your blog and act like it’s a great/impressive thing. What if that top box were to slide right off? If Ryan didn’t make it all the way to the top and his feet caught the top box, he could end up severly injured. Has that not occurred to you? It’s not about pushing past mental fear or whatever…that is just a blatantly unsafe thing to do.

      Reply
      • Paty says

        September 1, 2012 at 10:45 pm

        chill out dude

        Reply
      • debbie says

        September 2, 2012 at 3:15 am

        Looks like he knows what he is doing.

        Reply
  49. Whitney H. says

    September 1, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    That is an amazing jump!!!

    Reply
  50. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    September 1, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    That is insane! Go Ryan!

    Reply
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