Jump rope burns more calories than any other exercise

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  • KettleBellHoe
    KettleBellHoe Posts: 161
    Thats a big fat lie, kettlebell burns a million times more. 20 calories per minute beat that.

    Both kettlebells and jump ropes are great. I use both. Although a good burn rate is important of course, it's also about variety, I have jump ropes as part of my routine along with kettlebells.



    True enough mate.
  • jonski1968
    jonski1968 Posts: 4,490 Member
    I do 100 skips every time i go for a pee..And i drink 2 litres of water during work in a cold warehouse...So i probably do anything between 800-1000 skips a day...And yeah they kill me..
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Ok, so I was thinking about this jump roping thing this am while running and I came home and did a little calorie burning research. First off, both get heart rate going so that is great. Jumping rope does not train the body as overall as running or even walking does unless you are training like a boxer or professional athelete and using many movements to do the jumping (ie, one leg to the other double jumping etc).

    Please visit healthstatus.com and look at the calories burned estimator. You can put in your weight and the exercise done and it will give you a great estimate for calories burned. I did this today and here are the results

    One hour each activity:
    Jumping rope 1108 calories
    Running 5mph 933
    running 6mph 1108
    running 7mph 1268
    running 8mph 1487
    running 10mph 1982
    running 12 mph 2464

    Obviously, it depends on how fast you are running but if you have trained and you are running at more than 6 mph then keep running, and if you can't run for 6 mph then you are probably not jumping rope at a speed that would burn 1200 calories in an hour because you most likely don't have the stamina to do it at the level a professional athelete would. But if you want JUMP until your heart is content if that keeps you moving.

    Who here is running 12mph? Or 10? Actually the turning of the rope works your upper body much more than the swinging of arms during running. I agree that it takes an incredible amount of fitness to try to jump for an hour but I've never seen that duration recommended. Usually 20 mins is sufficient. I'd suggest jumping faster over jumping longer anyway.
  • caba7
    caba7 Posts: 11
    I didn't even think of jump roping. I think i will have to buy one on my next errand out :)
  • Vansy
    Vansy Posts: 419 Member
    I started The Asylum workout this past week and the warm-up for a couple videos is jump rope activities (one leg, squats, double-jumps, etc.). I don't remember jumping rope being so tiring when I was a kid LOL It's fun though and definitely increases my heart rate and gets my muscles warmed-up.
  • tlucas69
    tlucas69 Posts: 74 Member
    bump cuz i wanna read this later!
  • kenyajae
    kenyajae Posts: 48
    I'd love to jump rope more, I find it easy and fun. But, the pain in my calves for the next 3 days so too much to bear. Even 5-10 minutes of jumping leaves me hurting for days.
  • 5pmsomewherenow
    5pmsomewherenow Posts: 163 Member
    In July I took 4-5 jump-rope classes, where we alternated between 2min jumping sessions and either free weights or stretching. It was a great workout, and with some practice of the different steps, it bacame an enjoyable "burn."

    I've now incorporated it into my circuit training days to keep the heart rate up, in between upper body reps. It really keeps me on my toes, and I feel more agile.

    Note to the other ladies -- Yes, strap the girls down, and only jump rope with an empty bladder. Have fun!
  • bubmaster
    bubmaster Posts: 90
    can't jump :( but i will get there :)
  • diadojikohei
    diadojikohei Posts: 732 Member
    I use a skipping rope t exercise, I can jump rope indoors when it rains or outside on the patio. My daughter does it with me (she's 10!) I do 5 minutes at a time which really makes me sweat! If I do it first thing in the morning then have 40 minutes power walk it seems to work for me.
    It's also very cheap!
  • pmcco
    pmcco Posts: 56 Member
    I jump rope in the drive way with the neighbor kids.... I break out the songs from child hood and sing really loud "I like coffee I like tea... " haha... they think I am fun. Oh.... and the grand daughter is usually with me so I am not just playing with the neighbors.... they have no idea I am exercising they think I am just having fun with them. If you have kids they will love you to play with them
    I also do the challenges.... who can do it the longest?... that kind of thing
  • stfriend
    stfriend Posts: 256 Member
    I bought a jump rope and want to get into it again because I used to love it. As a kid I jumped rope all over the place but now? The few times I've tried have not been pretty. I'll have to practice some more.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    My daughter's soccer coach has suggested that the girls skip rope for 10 minutes a couple of times per week in addition to their regular running - while it is a good aerobic workout his reasoning is fast foot work (same idea as doing ladders).

    I skip very occasionally, it's a good workout but about as much fun as watching paint dry. I'll take a good run any day........
  • ruksha123
    ruksha123 Posts: 42 Member
    bump bump
  • DLKeeble
    DLKeeble Posts: 200 Member
    Thanks, I am going to investigate. I think this will be something both my husband and I can do.
  • Tourney3p0
    Tourney3p0 Posts: 290 Member
    No doubt it's a good exercise, but my heart rate monitor says I burn far more calories on an elliptical (at high resistance) than jumping rope.
  • slimsdown
    slimsdown Posts: 122 Member
    omg i tried this the other day, i did 15 and was out of breath, does this get easier/?
  • hottiebikerchick
    hottiebikerchick Posts: 187 Member
    bump
  • kandrews24
    kandrews24 Posts: 610 Member
    Can't wait to try! I have a jump rope in my garage. Thanks!
  • laurasimmons
    laurasimmons Posts: 575 Member
    I used to love jumping rope!
  • supplemama
    supplemama Posts: 1,956 Member
    I'm still too fat to jump rope without hurting my knees. I am planning to add it into my exercise routine once I lose 50 more pounds.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Completely agree with the OP. Jump roping is too often abandoned, but it is just about the best exercise you can get. And yes, it burns about 23 calories per minute.
  • volleypc
    volleypc Posts: 134 Member
    I enjoy jumping rope but let's be honest here.. better than any other workout?? Let's do the math.

    10 min jog at 10 min/mi pace = 168 calories. 10 min jumping rope at moderate pace = 168 calories
    10 min jog at 7 min/mi pace = 235 calories. 10 min jumping rope at fast pace = 201 calories.

    You can argue that fast pace may be more in line with 7.5 min mile..some argue it would be faster than 7 min/mi, either way, jumping rope is a good exercise. Just not as good as what has been stated compared to other options.
  • Cathy7794
    Cathy7794 Posts: 223 Member
    I'd love to do some jump rope...my weak bladder, on the other hand, does not. lol
  • Timetogetskinny
    Timetogetskinny Posts: 30 Member
    I added jump roping in my July Goals... I got up to 200 jumps! I started at 5 and worked my way up to 25. I did 30 minutes of 5 reps of 25 jumps. Yes, it's hard but so well worth it in the end! My son who is a Marine bet me that he could do 5x more then me...So, being the mother that I am... I took his challenge! Well, I did my 200 jumps,... He did 400 jumps in less then 5 minutes... I got MAD and I did 200 more jumps totaling 400 jumps!!!

    HE DID 1000!!! (15 min)

    Leason learned... Never challenge a MARINE!! LOL!!

    For those of you who want to add Jump Roping to your routine... JUST DO IT AND DON'T GIVE UP!!

    (As a Mother of a Marine... when I can't go any further... I tell myself...

    This is NOTHING compared to what my son is going through having to serve 4 times in Iraq)

    He is my Hero and My MOTIVATION to MOVE ON!... I believe that somewhere INSIDE YOU... You'll find that push, that strength that keeps you going... <3
  • Mellie289
    Mellie289 Posts: 1,191 Member
    I love jumping rope but last time I did it regularly, my calves got pretty big... not something I want, so I haven't been doing it. It did help with endurance, though. It helped me run harder & longer. :)
    Glad I read this. My calves are already big enough. It's just the way I'm built.
  • kzcortes
    kzcortes Posts: 208 Member
    Negative. Sex burns more calories than any other exercise.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    old thread is old.
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Ok, I'm going to say it... My butt cheeks are on FIRE when I jump rope for a decent amount of time... :blushing: Soooooooo I believe you :wink:
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    Completely agree with the OP. Jump roping is too often abandoned, but it is just about the best exercise you can get. And yes, it burns about 23 calories per minute.


    Lol.. now, if only I could get to a full minute :ohwell:
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