Reap the many benefits of jumping rope

Bored of your usual cardio workouts like the treadmill, elliptical machine, or stationary bike? Jumping rope is an incredible alternative to your typical cardio. Grab a pair of headphones, put on some music and start learning some fancy footwork with your jump rope to your favourite beats.

Jumping rope is one of best forms of cardiovascular workouts there is but perhaps one of the most underrated. There are so many benefits you probably weren't even aware of! Here's a rundown of why you should invest in a quality jump rope:

Full body workout

Jumping rope is a full body workout. Not only does it get your heart pumping, it uses your core to stabilize the body, your legs to jump and develops your upper body - particularly the back, shoulders and arms.

Burns calories like no other

Did you know that jumping rope can burn somewhere between 800 - 1,000 calories in one hour, depending on your intensity of workout? Ten minutes of jumping rope is equivalent to 30 minutes of jogging.

Improves mental health

Jumping rope can actually improve your mental health by releasing endorphins, a hormone which is known to ease depressive moods.

It's portable!

You can take a jump rope with you anywhere! Throw it in your backpack, carry-on, or just sling it around your neck. Bring it with you on vacation when you want to fit in a quick workout.

Improves balance and coordination

Jumping rope requires a lot of coordination! Your hands, eyes and feet all need to work together to jump over the rope at the right time. Once you learn the basic footwork you can take your skills to the next level. This will make every jump rope session feeling new, fresh and fun!

It's great for your heart

Jumping rope on a regular basis improves cardiovascular fitness and is one of the best ways to get your heart rate up and keep your heart happy.

Increases agility

When jumping rope with proper form, you learn to move on the balls of your feet quickly, improving footwork and agility. These help train for specific sports where you need to quickly change direction - such as soccer, tennis, basketball and hockey to name a few.

Helps improve bone density

Jumping rope can actually help build up bone density as a result of the impact of jumping. Bone density tends to decrease with age, so boosting bone density with activities such as jumping rope can help reduce the risk of osteomalacia and osteoporosis.

Low impact workout

Jumping rope is often mistaken as a high impact workout. However, there is minimal strain on your joints making it low impact. When done correctly, jumping rope will help strengthen the muscles around your knees and ankles.

Inexpensive

Once you've invested in a jump rope, it's now a zero cost workout.

Any one can do it

Jumping rope is for people of all ages and all skill levels. You decide your own pace and intensity level each workout.