There are many health benefits to of jumping rope. Among the top reasons are that it burns an amazing number of calories and that it is portable for a quick workout anywhere. Not easy initially, once you are good at using your rope, you can expect to burn up to 800 calories in an hour. Think it's easy to jump for an hour? Think again; this is one serious challenge.
Want to add strength training to your jump rope routine? Do a 10 minutes session of jumps followed by a weight circuit. Alternate between the two exercises for thirty minutes and you'll get a workout that will not only tone your muscles but keep your metabolism elevated for hours after you finish.
Jumping rope is of the cheapest forms of exercise you can take part in.Jump ropes range in price from $5 to over $45. If you are just starting out, you can purchase a lower end rope but if you are a serious athlete you will want to invest a bit more to get the best rotation from your rope.