Skipping rope for weight loss

Skipping is an easy, and effective exercise you can add to your daily routine to stay fit
Skipping can help you to burn more calories in less amount of time, as compared to other exercises like jogging, and cycling.

Most people love skipping because it is an easy, effective, and convenient exercise. For a lot of us, skipping was one of the sports activities that we did in our childhood, and has a kind of nostalgia associated with it. However, exercise can really help you get fit and stay healthy. Here is all that you need to know about skipping.

Benefits of skipping

It is a great cardio exercise. It helps to burn calories, and at the same time, also helps to temporarily increase your heart rate, which is known to strengthen your heart, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

skipping also helps in reducing weight and the risk of obesity, it reduces the chances of cancer, diabetes, and many other diseases caused due to the condition.

How many calories do you burn while jumping rope?

You will be surprised to know that skipping for just one minute can help you to burn 15 to 20 calories per minute. An average person can burn up to 200 to 300 calories, jumping a rope for only 15 minutes. When compared to other workouts like cycling, walking, and jogging, skipping is way more effective. fast walk only helps you burn up to 5 calories per minute while jumping a rope can help you burn the triple amount of calories at the same time.

Tips to do at home

It is one such effective at-home exercise that you can do easily and conveniently. Here are some tips to ensure you can do the skipping exercise well, without causing any injuries, and sustain it over weeks, or even months.

You can pick an open space to do. You may do it on your terrace, in your garden, or even in your room.
Buy a good skipping rope. Ensure that it is not flimsy, and of good quality. You may also go for a non-plastic rope that is more environmentally friendly.


Ensure that the rope is of the right size. It is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ equation and you may need one according to your height.


Make sure you do the exercise in sets of 50-80 reps each. Do not strain your legs or knees too much, because it may cause injuries.

Sahil Nasa (B. Pharma)
Sahil Nasa (B. Pharma)

Sahil is the founder of PharmBaba.com. He likes to read books and write blogs.

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