Jump rope vs Elliptical at home?

loodakid
loodakid Posts: 6
in Fitness and Exercise
So i have an elliptical at home which is alright, and i just bought a jump rope, (i still suck at jumping rope without it hitting my feet, but still if i start i'll get used to it) so which should i tackle and stay with, as in time efficiency at calorie burning?

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  • myfitnessnmhoy
    myfitnessnmhoy Posts: 2,105 Member
    The jumprope is more intense for certain, but you can't sustain a jumprope forever.

    I'd alternate - the jumprope would be great interval training, and the elliptical for sustained endurance building. Plus having two to choose from should help reduce boredom.
  • NOLA_Meg
    NOLA_Meg Posts: 194 Member
    Do both. Switch things up when you get bored with one. Also, if you suck at jumprope like I do, you can always "pretend," just fold the rope, put it in one hand, jump and swing the arm with the rope- still the benefits, just needs a little less coordination.
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    Do both. Switch things up when you get bored with one
    ^This! Don't limit yourself to one type of exercise, its better to keep mixing things up.

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