Is jumping rope just as good as running?!


Question: Is jumping rope just as good as running.?
Will it do the same job,which is burn the same amount of fat.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
You actually benefit alot more from jumping rope, we do it in soccer but the coach always gets mad cause im not very good =[
so he makes me runHealth Question & Answer

Yes and it's easier on the body. Plus a more complete workout.

Traditional rope jumping is about the same as running 9 minute miles or bicycling 13 miles/hour. So it is a good workout and will burn as much or more fat as more of the upper body is also getting a workout.

First there is no such thing as the perfect exercise. The perfect exercise would cost very little, take a few minutes to complete, be enjoyable indefinitely for everyone, develop every area of fitness, and never cause injury.

Jumping rope can avoid the knee damage which may occur during running, since the impact of each jump or step is absorbed by both legs. Jumping rope also helps strengthen the arms and shoulders. This combination is an aerobic workout and the coordination-building footwork makes it popular form of exercise. It is also appropriate for a wide range of ages and fitness levels. Jumping rope is enhanced with other activities, such as walking, biking, or running.

Some of the myths associated:

Myth 1: You have to be coordinated to learn to jump rope.
ti just takes time and practice

Myth 2: It's hard on the knees
running is much harder on the knees and feet

Myth 3: It's too exhausting
Rope jumping can be too strenuous for those who are
unaccustomed to exercise. However, rope jumping is also easily
modified so that nearly anyone can enjoy it.

Rope Jumping - The Positives

It's inexpensive:
All you really need is a decent jump rope ($10-30) and exercise wear including a good pair of cross-training shoes.

You don't need a fancy or special facility:

It can develop nearly every area of fitness:
Including: aerobic conditioning, muscular endurance, agility, quickness, timing, and rhythm to name a few.

There's tremendous variety:
Especially in regards to the number of skills. If you witness a jump rope competition to realize that there are hundreds of jump rope skills.

It goes well with music:
In fact, for me I almost must have music to jump rope. It's what motivates me to put different skills, together, vary the tempo of jump rope, and simply make it more fun.

If you master a few skills in jump rope:
People will think that you are one of the kings of fitness. I know, this is an appeal to vanity - but what the heck.

Rope Jumping - The Cons

It's a skilled activity:
In other words, like swimming, you must learn the particular timing, rhythm, and coordination of rope jumping to become proficient at it. Some people have problems because of insufficient practice.

There's a certain level of fitness required:
To do traditional rope jumping (about the same as running 9 minute miles or bicycling 13 miles/hour). Jumping slower doesn't decrease the energy required, because you have to jump higher to keep the jumping rhythm.Health Question & Answer

I believe it as effective. You have to get the rhythm right and keep the intensity up. To be honest you are asking the question, because you probably dislike running. Then do not run. You just won't stick with it. Boxing is one of the most demanding sports out there, the athletes are famous for their nimble feet and the lean figures. They skip. Its a brilliant exercise. Health Question & Answer

It depends. These are both really good cardiovascular exercises but running sprints as opposed to steady state running will burn more fat. If it comes down to choosing between steady state running and jump roping, using a jump rope would be much better.Health Question & Answer

It goes hand to hand with running the important thing is that your doing cardio and that is the best exercise you can do to stay healthyHealth Question & Answer

No, running is the second best calorie burning exercise, second to cross-country skiing.Health Question & Answer

i hear that working out on a trampoline has great effects....so i think that jumping rope would be better then running. but maybe you'd like to do both.?Health Question & Answer

it's as bad if not worse for your body, and joints than running.Health Question & Answer

yes, it is one for the best cardio exercisesHealth Question & Answer

yes it is better as it is harder and works out more muscles.Health Question & Answer

no, but most people jump rope then run or box, like rocky (:Health Question & Answer

yes and good for arm muscleHealth Question & Answer

noHealth Question & Answer



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