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Skipping rope cardio workout

If you want to challenge yourself to an intense cardiovascular workout, a skipping rope is a terrific option. A skipping rope is a great piece of exercise equipment because it can easily be transported anywhere you choose to go and can be performed in a relatively small area.

It is important to remember however when using a skipping rope to always ensure you are on some sort of surface that offers cushioning or else be wearing very good padded running shoes. The force of impact upon landing is going to be really great so if you don't watch for this you could seriously risk becoming injured. Knee and back pain are two major injuries that are often seen, as are twisted/rolled ankles.

Consider mixing up the type of jumping you do as well. You can turn the handles forwards or backwards for variation as well as double jump, trying to get it to go under your feet twice before you land. Doing such a technique will really help to work on your leg explosiveness.

The calorie burn from this activity is going to be very large, ranking right up there being similar to that of running - if not even higher. Most individuals will burn about 100 to 120 calories for each 10 minutes of continual jumping.

So whether your main goal is improved fitness or weight loss, this is the perfect activity to get started with.