Why Jump Rope?
Besides the simple facts that it’s fun, it can be conveniently taken and done anywhere for a full-body workout, and it can easily fit into your schedule, there are many other benefits you might not know.
Here they are:
BURNS LOTS OF CALORIES - It’s a great tool for losing weight. You can burn lots of calories really quickly. In just ten minutes, you can burn as many as a 30 minute run. However, what you put in is what you’ll get out. Intensity and consistency are key.
NOT JUST CARDIO - If you use heavier ropes you get a total body muscular workout too! It can help shred fat and build lean muscle mass.
PROMOTES HEART HEALTH - Cardio workouts have a positive impact on improving the health of your heart, especially when done three to five times a week for at least 10 to 20 minutes.
IMPROVES EFFICIENCY OF BREATHING - It’s not only for your heart, but lung health and improving on the efficiency of your breathing. In turn, this helps you not to get out of breath quickly doing other activities.
ENHANCES INTELLIGENCE - Yes, jumping rope can make you smarter. Because of the work your brain has to do not only to keep your rhythm, but for the coordination it takes for your entire body.
SHARPENS COORDINATION - Your feet have to move very quickly to keep up with jumping over the rope at a very precise moment. That constant repetition requires your entire body to be working simultaneously during the entire workout.
DECREASES FOOT AND ANKLE INJURIES - The muscles around both your ankles and feet are strengthened therefore decreasing the chance for injuries.
IMPROVES POSTURE - When in proper form, your shoulders and shoulder blades are pulled back putting your spine in proper alignment.
INCREASES BONE DENSITY - The up and down movement benefits your bones making them healthier and stronger.
DEVELOPS ABILITY TO STAY CALM - As your ability of jumping rope improves, the synchronicity and coordination that happens between your brain and body can help keep you calm.