Are you looking for an affordable, simple, and fun exercise routine? Think back to your childhood – more than a schoolyard pastime, jumping rope is also an effective workout. Jumping rope is a high-intensity exercise that provides an excellent whole-body activity. Due to the nature of being high impact (jumping), it is best to check in with your doctor before beginning a jumping rope routine, and once you get the go-ahead, ease into it.
When you are ready, all you need is a low-cost rope and a little space to get hopping. The many health benefits include:
- High-Intensity Exercise: Like running, basketball, or singles tennis, jumping rope is a vigorous aerobic activity. You’ll get cardio benefits in half the time of moderate-intensity activities (such as walking or gardening).
- Better Balance: Jumping rope includes hopping from one leg to another, which trains your muscles and mind to work together. Your balance and coordination will improve, reducing your risk of falling.
- Healthier Mind: A single bout of hopping and exercising can instantly ease anxiety. Over time, jumping rope and other vigorous activities may lower your risk of developing dementia or depression.
- Whole Body Strength: When you jump rope, your legs power you up off the ground while your arms rotate to bring the rope over your head and back down. You work muscles in your upper and lower body as you move to the rhythm.
- Reduced Risk for Disease: By regularly jumping rope and performing other physical activities, you can ward off heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Because exercise can help manage hormones and reduce inflammation, reducing your risk of developing cancer.
Source:
https://www.sutteremployer.org/pdf/sutterebi/health-tips/5-health-benefits-of-jumping-rope.pdf
