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Antigod · 10-05-2011, 09:23 PM

So I've been sedentary for a while and I just started jumprope. Guys, my lungs are screwed. I get puffed after only a few minutes of jumprope. Is this normal?

Is it a lung issue? Will my lungs eventually be able to handle it if I stick at it?

wolfgang · 10-05-2011, 09:42 PM

They say to see a doctor when you start an exercise program...

There's no way to say if it's normal or not just by reading a forum post.

It could be normal for someone out of shape, of coarse.
Or it could be something doctors would be able to tell.
I have no way of knowing, you know?

Zaphod · 10-05-2011, 10:05 PM

Personally I wouldn't worry about it unless it doesn't improve over time. Burning lungs are common with physical exertion.

Acting Like Godot · 10-05-2011, 10:59 PM

It just means that you lack cardiovascular fitness. Which is why you need to exercise, in the first place. You'll get better.

lifetimelearner · 10-06-2011, 12:25 AM

yes see an MD -you are deconditioned

KtotheB · 10-06-2011, 01:55 AM

Jumping rope is a lot harder than it looks... I take at least 2 spinning classes per week... my heart is in good shape, and I still get out of breath quickly when jumping rope.

Don't give up!

CoolBee · 10-06-2011, 05:36 PM

Sounds normal!
Things you can do easily as a kid are a lot harder when you are a fully-grown up adult!
Some friends and I were monitoring the bouncy castle at a convention a few years ago. Then at 8pm all the kids were turfed off as it being time for their parents to take over, and we all had a go. We were all dead within 5 minutes. It is SO hard! How kids keep it up for hours on end is beyond belief!

firenexx · 10-07-2011, 03:50 PM

Sounds perfectly normal for someone who is not in shape. No need to see an MD. Just keep at it and the burning will go away.

10-05-2011, 09:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Antigod Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 20	Um, is this normal? So I've been sedentary for a while and I just started jumprope. Guys, my lungs are screwed. I get puffed after only a few minutes of jumprope. Is this normal? Is it a lung issue? Will my lungs eventually be able to handle it if I stick at it?

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10-05-2011, 09:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
wolfgang Family Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,566	They say to see a doctor when you start an exercise program... There's no way to say if it's normal or not just by reading a forum post. It could be normal for someone out of shape, of coarse. Or it could be something doctors would be able to tell. I have no way of knowing, you know?

10-05-2011, 10:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zaphod Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 205	Personally I wouldn't worry about it unless it doesn't improve over time. Burning lungs are common with physical exertion.

10-05-2011, 10:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Acting Like Godot Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9,613	It just means that you lack cardiovascular fitness. Which is why you need to exercise, in the first place. You'll get better.

10-06-2011, 12:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
lifetimelearner Legendary Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 11,359	yes see an MD -you are deconditioned

10-06-2011, 01:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
KtotheB Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London, Canada Posts: 421	Jumping rope is a lot harder than it looks... I take at least 2 spinning classes per week... my heart is in good shape, and I still get out of breath quickly when jumping rope. Don't give up!

10-06-2011, 05:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
CoolBee Family Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,044	Sounds normal! Things you can do easily as a kid are a lot harder when you are a fully-grown up adult! Some friends and I were monitoring the bouncy castle at a convention a few years ago. Then at 8pm all the kids were turfed off as it being time for their parents to take over, and we all had a go. We were all dead within 5 minutes. It is SO hard! How kids keep it up for hours on end is beyond belief!

10-07-2011, 03:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
firenexx Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 514	Sounds perfectly normal for someone who is not in shape. No need to see an MD. Just keep at it and the burning will go away.

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