Is jump roping a good exercise to do to lose weight?

Question

Does anyone know how many calories you can burn this way?

Answer 1

Jump rope is a good way to exercise and it is also very good for your heart and it is a good thing to do to get your fitness up as most boxers do it for their fitness

But i do not know how many calories you would burn but it is probably the same as going for a jog for 1 hour .

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

It is a good work out because you work out your entire body...its a great cardio work out and it also helps tone your body. I say do it! : )

Answer 3

I read on the internet one time that jumping rope for an hour will burn 1000 calories. i havent tried it, but it seems like it would work!

Answer 4

in health class jump rope is considered a exercise so yra i think so...

Answer 5

Well I wasn't big to begin with, but my coach had me jump rope all of last summer to gain explosiveness, improve footwork & coordination, and increase stamina & endurance.

I lost 12 lbs. in a span of just 3 months (from 134 to 122lbs).  Indeed, it's a very efficient workout and will get your heart pumping faster than any other cardio workout.  Do it HIIT style for added intensity.

Hope this helps...happy jumping!