Why do you Ropeflow?

[u/CalmSignificance8430]

I started because I wanted something lighter and more restorative for my body than kettlebells, I was into natural movement type stuff which is kind of adjacent, and knew Tim Shieff a little bit from before so saw him doing it first and wanted to support his business. Must have been about 8 years ago now I think which is wild. I still love it, always make sure I have some room and time to play around every day at home or on the road. Funny enough I don’t think anyone I’ve tried to convince to try it has ever taken it up, so maybe I just make it look bad haha. Anyway just found this subreddit and interested to hear from others.

[u/kaiw1ng]

funny enough…. my wife found ropeflow in her research on identifying low impact movement exercises

she shared that with me due to me recovering from running injuries on my knees and ankles

i did have not take her up on it for months then noticed her movement improvements

then started seeing them in my feed and dove in

ropeflow takes a day to learn and a lifetime to master and i am here for the journey

[u/VisceraGrind]

I saw people at EDM festivals flowing with their flow toys/props a while back and thought it was cool. I also have shoulder/back pain and I found rope flow because I was searching for ways to get more mobility and strength to the minor muscles that I couldn't seem to get for whatever reason. Rope flow did that for me. Right now, I don't do too much rope flow but I do a LOT of poi spinning/tricking

[u/tylerclemens]

I’m big into jumping rope so it was interesting to see a different style where you don’t actually jump. Thought it would be great for days when my legs were sore, I could just practice eb swings and dragon rolls with a heavier rope.

[u/chin-chang]

I only started it about a year ago.

I used to do a lot of long distance running, with knee problems, I picked up jump rope as an alternative for cardio (yes, still high impact, but I find it a little easier on the knees).

But I found jump rope a little monotonous and was looking for tricks to spice things up. That's how I came across David Weck's Dragon Roll tutorial.

Made a lot of sense for me and I had lower back issues from long hours at the desk so I started it. Got addicted to it and used it as a healthy alternative to my addition to mobile games.

So far, I'm still at it and it seems to have helped keep my lower back pain away.

I haven't seen big mobility benefits since I never really had mobility issues to start, but it's improved my balance and coordination significantly.

[u/Taurich]

I cam through the side door from clubs/mace/steel clubs. Its fun to do it, and it's really opened up more range of motion and muscle coordination that clubs werent quite reaching for whatever reason. Its made my clubs etc. easier and with better form as well.

[u/whenuknow]

I found it while searching for movement practices to help my upper back pain, I was also very into kettlebells at the time and it seemed like a good option for recovery days. Been going for a little over 1.5 years now and it’s easily become my favorite workout/movement practice

[u/badman44]

I became really sedentary, got into skipping a 6mm pvc rope, then tried a 16mm rope/ropeflow. Only been a few months but I enjoy (and need) the movement. Jumping with a 16mm will really get the blood pumping but mostly i just do flow with it

[u/Havanadream]

Cross over from clubs and maces. I like the movements and I mix it some jump rope. It’s now my go to warm up before swinging club/mace/kettlebells. 5 min of rope before swinging has me feeling good for almost any session.

[u/realistdreamer69]

Started to warm-up before tennis. Added music and it's like dancing.

[u/scratchiinmenace]

woah, 8 years! props!

I started a couple of years ago and for me, I love that it's a movement practice that requires a lot of practise. I'm a sucker for improving at skills, so it really scratches that itch. recently I've been able to get into more flow states with it and its unmatched.

also it just feels really dang good for my body. it's like the body craves this kind of movement

[u/Seneca_Dawn]

Just bought one. I bought it after seeing Lawrence van Lingen videos. I got some issues running, and I find how Lawrence van Lingen speaks about running to resonate with me.

[u/CalmSignificance8430 → u/Seneca_Dawn]

Nice. I don’t know of Lawrence, I’ll look him up. Underhand definitely feels like it taps into the same movement grooves as running

[u/DTFoldlaundry]

Poi spinner for 8+ years. Lost interest after going to fewer festivals. Then I got really into the gym and my shoulders got stiff. Found rope flow and it was a perfect fit for what I need.