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4 Reasons to Add Jumping Rope to Your Workout Routine

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February 22, 2023, 8:35 am - Categories: Fitness Tips

When incorporating cardiovascular training into your exercise routine consider investing in a quality jump rope. Jump rope intervals are a great option to elevate your heart rate and burn calories. Here are four reasons, courtesy of acefitness.org, why you should add jumping rope to your routine.

1. Portability

      Perform a cardio workout almost anywhere. Whether you’re indoors or outdoors, a jump rope is the perfect exercise companion to pack and carry along with you.

2. Reduce Lower Leg Injuries

    Jump rope intervals have been proven to strengthen calf muscles and improve the elasticity of the surrounding tendons and fascia. Increasing elasticity reduces the risk of common lower-leg injuries such as Achilles tendon strain or planta fasciitis.

3. Elevate your coordination

     Jumping rope is typically performed at a steady, regular cadence. This helps to improve the coordination between your eyes, feet, and hands.

4. Increase Circuit Training Intensity

   While executing an exercise circuit, add two to three minutes of steady rope jumping at the end for an additional calorie-burning opportunity.

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REFERENCE:

McCall, Pete. 2017. 7 Health Benefits of Jumping Rope. April 27. Accessed January 20, 2023. https://www.acefitness.org/resources/everyone/blog/6395/7-health-benefits-of-jumping-rope/?topicScope=cardiovascular-training.