![]() Photo by Jakayla Toney on Unsplash It's officially the start of "it's way too hot outside for me to do anything" season in Texas. Unfortunately, this includes getting in a killer full-body workout that a jog or a run provides. Plus, heat exhaustion isn't fun for anyone. There are so many exercises we can do in the air-conditioned safety of our living rooms. But none accomplish the full impact of working out every important muscle group we have quite like running. Enter the jump rope! Including jump roping into our regular exercise routine boosts impressive advantages to our health. Keep reading on to find out four reasons why we should fall in love with this seemingly unassuming piece of exercise equipment! The Power of the Jump RopeJump roping allows us to get in that full-body workout without being outside or in a gym class. So, you're still getting a 1. wonderful cardio session to get your heart pumping! As your heart rate rises, it becomes easier (and safer) to reach the fat-burning zone.
Your legs get the most use out of all of our other body parts. Therefore, it's very important to strengthen muscles and bones so you won't be prone to injuries in that particular area. Jump roping does this by introducing your body to more stress than it's used to, especially in the ankle and calve area! 4. Incorporating a jump rope routine is a crazy effective way to burn calories! The full body workout of this exercise — arms to swing the rope, legs to make you jump, core to keep you balanced — burns an average 200 to 300 calories per 15 minutes. Jumping that long is tough even for the seasoned veteran, but the idea is to realize this exercise is pure goodness. Jumping rope in a stationary position actually burns more calories than jogging for 30 minutes. Your body needs to burn more fuel to create what is known as thermogenic energy. The fuel that is burned when you jump rope? Calories! Tricks of the Jump rope TradeIf you're starting off as a beginner, a light weight, plastic jump is a great way to go! So many are wonderfully priced, too. Once you build up your stamina, up the ante and graduate to a weighted jump rope. These can be found at any sporting good stores or even Five Below or Amazon if you're feeling budget-conscious. Just make sure to do some research on a quality rope for a proper and more effective workout! There are so many types of jump rope workouts with two most popular being the running in place, and rope jump ladder. These are the ones you see the majority of people doing. Do a Google search of types of jump rope exercises and you'll find so many options from beginner level to expert. To jump rope like a pro, always remember these tips for the most effective and safe workout:
With all of this fun information about what was once thought of as a kid's outdoor pastime, go forth and put it to good, healthy use. You and your wellness goals won't regret it! Skip to my lou...
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