It is an all-familiar fun, cheap and portable form of exercise that certainly does not receive the credit it deserves. Jumping rope is an old-school form of workout that has been proven to be an efficient cardio and total-body strengthening technique.
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The best part? You are guaranteed a sweaty workout within minutes from the comfort of your home.
So what are some concrete benefits you can derive from this fun-packed workout? Here are just four to sell you on the idea of including jumping rope in your workout routine.
Burning calories
A 15 minute rope jumping session is guaranteed to burn between 200 and 300 calories—more than other continuous cardio exercises such as running. Fitness coaches say the rate at which calories are burnt when doing this exercise is faster than in the case of cycling or even swimming.
Builds total body strength
Since it requires head-to-toe engagement the entire time, jumping rope targets not just your calves, quads and hamstrings, you will also be strengthening your core, biceps and shoulders. You don’t even have to focus on any of these parts, all you do is jump.
Improves your heart health
Because your heart gets pumping when you jump ropes, it bodes well for its general health and your cardiovascular system, as well. It is also helpful for people who are at risk for developing cardiovascular conditions. A 2018 research shows that jumping ropes not only helped reduce these risks among prehypertensive teen girls, it also reduced their overall body fat.
Improves Coordination
Jumping rope requires a lot of coordination since you are working your hands, feet, and sometimes even eyes simultaneously. This high level of coordination may feel super challenging at first, but if stuck to, you will soon see an improvement in your baseline skills.
