PUT YOUR HOPE ON THE ROPE
Manila Bulletin|July 7, 2020
Why you should start jumping rope today
MARTIN JAVIER
PUT YOUR HOPE ON THE ROPE

Since quarantine hit, it’s been extremely difficult for many people to find a sustainable workout that can substitute for what used to be their regular gym activity. Most have been so used to lifting weights, joining classes, and getting coached by trainers one-on-one that anything less—and done at home— would just not suffice. I’m one of those who get the feeling of not doing enough or feel that something is lacking every time a home workout ends. That is, until I started jumping rope.

It was my brother who convinced me to try it out. Seeing exceptional results on his body, I decided to give it a go. It’s been a month since I started. From struggling to continue beyond 20 jumps at the start to now doing double under, the progress has definitely been encouraging. But the experience is something more than just the physical results. I felt the burn and I was finally satisfied after each session.

Jump rope, I discovered, is one the easiest, simplest, and most accessible full-body workouts one can do at home.

Here are some reasons.

It burns a lot of calories

If you want a quick and effective burn, you turn to jumping rope. According to research, at least an hour of vigorous rope skipping can help consume over 1,000 calories. That’s definitely more than an hour of walking or running on a treadmill.

In my experience, I noticed that I sweat more after just 30 minutes of intense jump rope compared with o my other workouts. It’s not the most accurate but it nonetheless is a good indicator of its effectivity.

It works out your entire body

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