Traditionally, jumping rope falls u

Traditionally, jumping rope falls under cardiovascular exercise. When jump ropes are used for longer duration sessions, you can burn a lot calories. The great thing about varying your jump rope training to include shorter, high-intensity interval sets (especially with a weighted rope) is that you are getting much higher muscle activation and recruiting more muscle fibers for both upper and lower body. This will help you build muscle over time, which can make your body more efficient at burning calories. Think of the difference between a distance runner’s physique and a sprinter’s physique and that will give you a good analogy of the different results you can get from varied jump rope training routines. They are very portable. If you are traveling or have limited space in your gym bag, it’s a convenient tool to have. The initial difficulty of learning to jump is often a barrier for people. It takes time and effort to learn to jump rope and learn a variety of skills, and that’s why you might not see a whole lot of individuals jumping at the gym. Anyone can hop on a machine. Learning to jump is a very satisfying feeling. It keeps people engaged and challenged and helps to avoid the monotony inherent in many other types of cardiovascular exercises that lead to disinterest. You can get a decent jump rope for a few bucks. Depending on your fitness level, jump rope for approximately one to two minutes without stopping.