Perhaps this might be the least popular topic talked about. But your flow rope has no ceilings, as long as you use your imagination. Though the practice is based on mobility training, you can also apply it for cardio purposes. It's actually a lot simpler than you think. First, you need to decide on (1) simple pattern  and then follow thru by increasing its intensity. Something that sounds as simple as an overhand swing done at a fast tempo for 1 minute can get you sweating in no time. If you want to get creative, you can even use it by adding it into your normal cardio routine, of course in a safe manner. Secondly, you can use your flow rope as a jump rope. This eliminates having to buy another jump rope as well. Because flow ropes are thicker than jump ropes using it for this purpose actually gives you a weighted jump rope experience!

As someone who specializes in rope flow tricking, many people desire to be able to do releases and tricks like I do more than the basic patterns. Believe me when I say that tricking is insanely fun, but rather pointless a la carte. The basic patterns hold the key and will build your vocabulary. If you're practicing rope flow to have better mobility, the tricks does nothing for you. And that is just the truth. However, spending time with the basics will catapult your mobility in ways other tools can't. So, don't sleep on it! Spend time on it.

...as long as it results into YOU moving MORE. The only exception here is if you're a pro athlete training with specific intentions. But the good news is, most people aren't pro athletes. In fact, practicing rope flow playfully or seriously results into the same thing. Your joints don't know any better (or different). And I think, that's so special! So, if you're learning right now don't get too caught up in perfection. That will come within time, reps, and practice.

...and that doesn't require any skill. Stretching with flow ropes is highly slept on! I feel that many overlook this, just as using it as a weighted jump rope. Grab your rope, hold it in half, and stretch your body as you please. You'd be surprised how many ways you can use your rope to stretch, and even hang (if you have a squat rack)!

If you are catching yourself wanting to get another rope, and then another rope... don't worry you're not alone. The story begins for you the same way it does for everyone else. It always STARTS with one rope. And then one day, you wake up and your garage or trunk is full of ropes. My advice for you is to spend some time with your rope first and on tip #8, I'll tell you why.

Though I am very proud of giving free rope recommendations to flowmies worldwide, I do believe that at the end of the day YOU need to EXPERIENCE at least 1 flow rope for you to have your OWN opinion. It doesn't matter if you make your own flow rope, or if you buy one. You need to at least experience it. Your experience ultimately shapes YOUR opinion. One that is yours, and not echoed by another. Regardless of what anyone say, I say this confidently:  The perfect rope...the best rope... is the one that you it is. Flow rope gear is subjective which is why spending some time with your first flow rope before jumping the gun to buy another is also helpful in HELPING yourself figure out what you'd like to see more of and less of on your next rope!