8 Surprising Health Benefits Of Jump Rope

Jump ropes. Are you reminded of your childhood ? We have mostly used it in childhood in our play and exercise time . Jump rope is a great thing to incorporate in your exercise equipments kit. Everyone assumes that exercise is good for you, but what exactly are the benefits? How is it going to help you feel better, live longer, or be happier? Exercise isn’t just about losing weight or building muscle. Those goals are important, but working out serves a greater purpose for your body and mind. We love jump rope because it consistently delivers results and the benefits go beyond helping you sculpt a body that’s always ready for the beach (although that’s definitely a plus).

#1 - Calorie Cooker

Very few exercises burn calories like jump rope. Even jumping at a very moderate rate burns 10 to 16 calories a minute. Work your jump rope exercise into three 10-minute rounds and you're looking at 480 calories in half an hour. 10 minutes of skipping rope is about equivalent to running an 8-minute-mile.

#2 - Build Agility & Quickness

Want to get “lighter on your feet?” Skip rope every day for a few minutes. When you jump rope on the balls of your feet, body connects with mind to make “neural muscular adjustments” to keep you balanced. Essentially, skipping rope improves your balance and quickness/coordination by making your mind focus on your feet for sustained periods of time, even if you're not conscious of it. Boxers know this. Why do you think jumping rope is a favorite exercise for the best boxers in the world?

#3 - Increase Bone Density

The medium impact of jumping rope increases bone density, but isn’t as hard on your joints as running because the impact of each jump is absorbed by both legs. Jumping is one of the very best exercises for improving bone density.

#4 - It's Good for Your Brain

We know that exercise ( even as little as 20 minutes) is good for the brain. But did you know that activities with BOTH physical and mental demands (like slacklining, ballroom dancing or jumping rope) have higher impacts on cognitive functioning than exercise tasks alone (like the treadmill or stationary bike). Turns out the very best workouts for brain health involve coordination, rhythm, and strategy. So the next time you're jumping rope, challenge yourself to try some jump rope tricks. Turns out they're really good for your brain.

#5 - Jump Rope Tech

We’ve come a long way from the beaded ropes from PE class. Modern fitness ropes come with ball-bearing handles, ultra-fast cables and easy sizing systems (and the color customization options are endless). New “smart” jump ropes will count your jumps. Even the new beaded ropes can be customized with your favorite color of ultra-light, unbreakable beads.

#6 - Affordability

Of all the fitness options out there, rope jumping is still one of the most affordable. Shoot, even runners need to fork it over for high end shoes. But jump ropes? Even a top-of-the-line fitness jump rope is very easy on pocket. Very simple (but good) ropes can be purchased for very less price. And, depending on the surface you jump on, a rope should last you a while.

#7 - Pick a Style, and Own it

Speed jumping. Chinese wheel jumping. Double dutch. Jumping rope while juggling a soccer ball. Or crazy freestyle jumping .There’s seemingly no end of ways to have fun with a jump rope.