Make Your Training Rope Last

 

Make Your Training Rope Last Longer

 



 

If you have purchased 1", 1.5", or 2" Manila Rope to train with, you may have noticed that some of the ropes come with heat shrink rubber ends while others do not (depending on where you purchased them).  I have purchased ropes with the rubber heat shrink rubber ends, which have actually fallen off after long term use.   

 

With nothing holding the rope's braided ends together, the rope begins to separate into individual strands.  You can do what I used to do and use electrical tape or duct tape, but the glue from the tape sticks to your hands and gets annoying. 

 

I suggest buying a can of Plasti-Dip from any hardware store.  To prevent the rope from coming apart, dip the ends of the rope into the Plasti-Dip a few times (the more times you dip the rope, the thicker the covering).  Then keep the dipped rope ends off the ground and allow them to dry overnight.  I would do this as soon as possible

The next day, you will have something like this...  And it lasts!

This is a 1.5" thick rope. 

Rope Training

If you have been following the fitness industry the past year, you probably came across Rope Training, also called The Battling Ropes System, created by John Brookfield. Rope Training, or "undulation" has been incorporated into my fitness programs to work on velocity and endurance training. To perform this exercise, one must maintain constant power over a long period of time.  This is a missing element in many training programs. Performing this, your body is in constant motion. There is no "positive" or "negative" portion of the repetition. It is all work, all the time. Other benefits include increased aerobic/anaerobic capacity, increased power/strength, and mental toughness.  I have also included the Ropes into rehab protocols for rotator cuff and scapular stabilization as well as core stabilization with great results.


You can purchase these ropes in varying lengths (most popularly 50 feet), of different materials (manila, nylon, polymanila). Many websites are now selling these ropes, at expensive prices. I have purchased a 1.5" and 2" thick manila rope from the following site at what I feel is the best price out there. They offer great quality with cheap shipping, and you can order the length of your choice. Below is the link. Enjoy


http://www.urbanhart.com/shopsite/rope_Manila1up.html#2542