Jump Rope

Author: Matthew Oliver

Jump Rope has to be one of the most under appreciated simple exercises to date with a wide range of benefits! Jump Rope is one of the most efficient and effective ways to train your body. 

Here are a few reasons why you should get started:

1. Most Efficient Way to Burn Calories - the number one effect jump rope has on your body is of course calories burned. This is one of the most efficient way to burn calories. 30 min will burn around 600 calories and 1 hr can burn up to 1300 calories. 

2. Brain Training - jump rope also helps to improve cognitive development such as spacial awareness, memory and mental alertness. This essentially happens because the brain combination of timing, coordination and mental strategy. 

3. Endurance - it also helps to improve aerobic capacity. Therefore the frequency and length of time you jump rope will encourage a longer length of time you can exercise. Which is a utility necessary for every athlete. 

4. Maintain Muscle - jumping rope specifically 'weighted rope' are great for maintaining lean muscle mass. 

5. Longevity - jump rope is especially supportive for tendons. In particularly the tendons in your ankles. Because ankles are small muscles which help support your legs it will be a huge benefit for when we all age and get older.  

Check out this video of undefeated boxing champion Floyd Mayweather showing off his jump rope skills!

So grab a jump rope and have fun! 🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🙏

References:

Jump Rope Image - http://cdn-mf0.heartyhosting.com/sites/mensfitness.com/files/styles/node_teaser/public/jumping_rope_guy_main.jpg?itok=48HHzJ9w

Floyd Mayweather Displays Sick Jump Rope Skills Ahead of Macros Maidana Clash - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5m1O5niSr0