Skipping vs running

beautifulsparkles
beautifulsparkles Posts: 314 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I read that skipping burns more calories than running. Do you know if this includes skipping across a field or something, rather than with a rope? (not sure what that is called). I feel like I should be running, but I find it quite uncomfortable and skipping is more fun. Its kinda embarrassing that I would consider doing this in a public place or even write about it online, but do you think the benefits would be similar? I guess I need to build up my stamina. My bmi is around 36.

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  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    skipping in place, with a rope.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    Just randomly skipping is going to be more work with running- it's got more bounce to it- unless you were doing it like a chasse' and then not so much.

    I'd still guess jump rope would be more calories- but a lot of people don't every get past that "this is awkward and i hate it" phase- like 15-20 minutes is good- but it's rare to see someone go past 5-10.
  • SunnyDayzMomma
    SunnyDayzMomma Posts: 114 Member
    Skipping across a field DOES sound fun! Fitness needs to be fun , I say do it! Who cares if it's less or more calories, if it makes you smile or laugh, you'll do more of it!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,204 Member
    Skipping is used (different varieties) for conditioning and plyometrics for many athletes. Good workout and helps to improve balance, running technique (sprinting) and hip/glute/calf strength.

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  • besaro
    besaro Posts: 1,858 Member
    lol, maybe its age, but i will often skip during my runs. I couldn't care less what anyone thinks. (got over than running at 200 pounds). its a great break from the repetition, it gets your heart pumping, your arms swinging, and seriously, it makes me smile. and if it makes someone laugh, even better.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Just randomly skipping is going to be more work with running- it's got more bounce to it- unless you were doing it like a chasse' and then not so much.

    I'd still guess jump rope would be more calories- but a lot of people don't every get past that "this is awkward and i hate it" phase- like 15-20 minutes is good- but it's rare to see someone go past 5-10.

    Agreed, but I'd say your numbers are about twice too high. For someone untrained, skipping for even five minutes is absolutely brutal.

    (It's also a simple and easily accessible exercise so I strongly recommend it...just with realistic expectations.)
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,204 Member
    Oh no doubt that skipping is likely harder to do for many people versus running. Most people follow a "natural" gait for how they run and rarely follow any training regimen. Skipping (like other exercises) require a bit more form and coordination to perform.

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  • beautifulsparkles
    beautifulsparkles Posts: 314 Member
    Haha, I'm hopeless at skipping with a rope, I think my record was between 3 and 10. I tend to trip over it. It seems to be more an exercise in frustration than an exercise in burning calories for me!
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    jofjltncb6 wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Just randomly skipping is going to be more work with running- it's got more bounce to it- unless you were doing it like a chasse' and then not so much.

    I'd still guess jump rope would be more calories- but a lot of people don't every get past that "this is awkward and i hate it" phase- like 15-20 minutes is good- but it's rare to see someone go past 5-10.

    Agreed, but I'd say your numbers are about twice too high. For someone untrained, skipping for even five minutes is absolutely brutal.

    (It's also a simple and easily accessible exercise so I strongly recommend it...just with realistic expectations.)

    LOL- I was trying to be optimistic!!!

    Some people can and will work up to about 5 minutes- but yeah- it's super rare to see someone train over that- its usually only seconds or a few minutes- you're totally right.
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