12 reasons to try a skipping rope workout today

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12 Reasons to Try a Skipping Rope workout today
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• Skipping has a whole host of benefits, and not
  just because it allows you to feel like youre in
  the playground again. A skipping rope workout is
  fun, high intensity and cheap, too.
• Skipping can deliver a great cardio or HIIT worko
  ut, so its no surprise that celebrities like
  Katy Perry, AJ Odudu and Kate Hudson all love
  jumping rope as part of their fitness routines.

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• 1. Skipping rope is a great cardio workout. As
  personal trainer Maciej Felicjanski explains, a
  skipping rope workout is one of the best cardio
  exercises you can do. Skipping regularly could
  reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke,
  coupled with a healthy lifestyle.

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• 2. Skipping for weight loss is a common reason
  people pick up the rope, with skipping burning
  almost 200-300 calories based on half an hour of
  skipping a day. Thirty minutes might not sound
  like a lot, but once you get skipping you may
  find yourself out of breath sooner than you
  thought dont worry, its easy to up your
  stamina with regular practice.

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• 3. Skipping is a great full body workout, using
  your ab muscles to stabilise the body, legs for
  jumping and shoulders and arms for turning the
  rope.

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• 4. Because skipping involves so many parts of
  your body, the exercise could improve
  coordination, stamina and focus, says Virgin
  Active trainer, Dorota Maslewska. We could all do
  with less fatigue, right?

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• 5. Skipping can be a great option if you need a
  lower-impact workout, causing less jolting on
  your joints than running. As Yanar Alkayat, level
  3 personal trainer explains, one study found
  that running can produce up to twice the impact
  on knees compared to skipping. Thats not to say
  you shouldnt run, but if you want to mix up your
  cardio or give your joints a break then skipping
  could be a great supplement.

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• 6. If that expensive gym membership is draining
  your bank balance, skipping could be a great
  alternative workout for you. Once youve bought
  your rope, skipping is a zero-cost exercise that
  can be done almost anywhere just avoid
  low-hanging lights.

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• 8. Skipping can improve your mental health by
  releasing endorphins, feel-good chemicals that
  can boost low moods. Increasing the blood
  circulation in your body and brain can help to
  reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression,
  adds Maciej.

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• 9. Skipping helps to improve heart rate and blood
  pressure. It can also help you boost your immune
  system, balance your metabolism, and improve your
  overall health in a short period of time,
  according to the British Rope Skipping
  Association.

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• 10. Jumping rope is an accessible workout for
  many fitness lovers, as you can control the pace
  you work at and how long you skip for. Remember,
  building up over time and pushing yourself that
  little bit harder is whats going to improve your
  overall fitness.

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• 11. Forget separate leg and upper body days, a
  regular skipping session improves muscle tone in
  both the lower and upper body. Skipping is an
  entire body workout. Your legs and calves will
  feel the burn but your arms, shoulders and core
  will tighten up, too, Yanar adds.

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• 12. Skipping isnt just an exercise for the here
  and now, as Yanar explains Jumping or
  plyometric (jump training) work are amazing
  bone-building exercises, so youre less likely to
  break bones or develop osteoporosis as you get
  older. This is particularly important for women,
  making skipping a great way to future-proof your
  fitness. Even if youve never tried skipping,
  it's never too late to start.