remember skipping rope skipping is something that you probably haven't done
since your childhood it's associated with feeling good as having a skip in
your step usually means things are going well for you in that moment skipping
rope is a fun game when you're a kid too and you may even have mastered the
elusive double dutch move you may not skip very much these days but it could
be a great way to boost your exercise routine before you skip ahead make sure
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be informed on the latest and greatest daily besty tips incorporating exercise
into your healthy lifestyle can be a challenge sometimes but finding an
activity that you generally enjoy can make it all the more easier to get
motivated to move swimming biking and running are all common ways people enjoy
to workout but is there something that could burn more calories and put less
stress on your knees turns out there is and it's skipping running is one of the
most common ways in which folks choose to get healthy but a common complaint
amongst the running community is the impact it can have on your body
specifically on your knees studies conducted compared participants running
on a treadmill and skipping they looked at how many calories were burned but
also the stress each activity placed on the kneecap or patella they noted this
as the peak force and it turns out that this peak force was 30% higher when
running than skipping not to mention this same study found that skipping
burned more calories in the same amount of time
while running and skipping rope are both great ways to burn fat by burning off
those unwanted calories more and more people are looking at jump rope as their
exercise of choice however there are certain things you
should consider while many studies show that jumping rope can burn more calories
than running it depends on how fast of a runner you are versus jumping rope at a
slow pace for example if you jump rope at a fast pace you'll burn more fat in
that instance than if you're a slow runner or only run for a short distance
the same goes if you run at a fast pace and jump rope at a slower pace
the reason jump rope is becoming a popular choice isn't only due to the
fact that you can possibly burn more calories in the same amount of time but
that you'll also workout many muscle groups with low-impact
LIVESTRONG says that when you workout with the jump rope your joints won't get
as stressed as they can while running your upper body will get a workout -
including your wrists elbows and shoulders not only that but your calves
do the bulk of the work and your ankles will receive a little attention - you
can choose how fast or intense you skip while also having the option of using a
weighted rope to get even more out of your workout keep in mind when it comes
to exercise and losing weight you'll want to incorporate a healthy diet as
well as plenty of activity like most types of exercise cross-training is an
important element when you only workout with one type of activity like jumping
rope eventually you're likely to experience a plateau or limited results
just like a healthy diet it's important to have a level of variety this same
principles can be applied when it comes to your workout routine as well
combining a healthy diet and a few types of workout routines is a great way to
get on track to losing a few extra pounds
McKenzie Herzog says that while skipping can increase the amount of calories
burned in a single workout people should listen to their bodies and make sure to
take proper rest days as well as develop a pattern of different exercises or
cross-training to get the best results also make sure you're using the right
equipment and be sure to wear the proper shoes
another issue that plagues our society today is the amount of sitting we do in
a day it can be hard to find time to work out or get your steps in for the
day however thirty minutes of activity like
jumping rope can actually counteract the negative effects of sitting not only can
jump in rope combat are bad sitting habits according to Harvard Medical
School it can improve your heart health especially higher intensity workouts
like interval training jumping rope can fit into your high-intensity workout
routine nicely and you can choose the level of intensity with your speed and
weight of the rope interval training is meant to push you to your limit for just
a brief time jumping rope can also be beneficial if you're trying to get rid
of stubborn belly fat keep in mind diet when it comes to
losing weight of any kind goes hand-in-hand with exercise however
jumping rope because of its high intensity can be great for losing weight
faster around your midsection jumping rope requires you to tighten your core
and workout your ab muscles basically targeting your stomach and working those
trunk muscles extra hard
skipping can help improve your balance - you probably remember some of the moves
the kids on the playground could pull off with a jump rope that takes a
certain amount of coordination and balance since you'll be jumping from one
foot to the other consistently and will continue to practice if you make
skipping a regular part of your workout you'll improve your balance
significantly skipping rope might take you back to your childhood and you can
make it fun by skipping outside in your favorite park or on a track we
don't recommend skipping on a treadmill as you would run but you can basically
skip anywhere which is great if you have a busy schedule and need to fit in your
exercise at random times throughout the day it's good for you and it can really
be fun so why not make your next workout a little more fun and get skipping
do you enjoy skipping do you already skip as part of your regular workout
routine do you prefer running over skipping are
you going to try out skipping now that you've watched this video why not let us
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