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Jumping Jacks VS Jumping Rope

xSilke
xSilke Posts: 31
edited January 25 in Fitness and Exercise
Which one do you prefer? Why?

Does anybody know which one gives better results/higher calorie burn/...?

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  • pittbullgirl
    pittbullgirl Posts: 341 Member
    I like jump rope because I dont get bored. I can change up my step, pace or create a pattern/routine.

    and yes.............I'm a dork. :wink:
  • jennagoogles13
    jennagoogles13 Posts: 266
    I prefer jumping rope because I can REALLY feel the burn. And as far as calories, it just depends how fast/long you do either one for. Personally, I burn more jumping rope!
  • Long_Road
    Long_Road Posts: 14
    Jump rope! I have a steel cable jump rope that I LOVE!!!!!:love:
  • pittbullgirl
    pittbullgirl Posts: 341 Member
    Jump rope! I have a steel cable jump rope that I LOVE!!!!!:love:

    Do you play Eye of the Tiger when you use it?? HARDCORE! :glasses:
  • Long_Road
    Long_Road Posts: 14
    Jump rope! I have a steel cable jump rope that I LOVE!!!!!:love:

    Do you play Eye of the Tiger when you use it?? HARDCORE! :glasses:

    I just might have to try this.:wink:
  • janetdungan
    janetdungan Posts: 14 Member
    rope burns way more calories. why do you think all boxers have 6 packs
  • xSilke
    xSilke Posts: 31
    Thanks for all the replies! I guess I need to get my jump rope again :)
  • bokodasu
    bokodasu Posts: 629 Member
    Rope is better for fitness. Jacks are better for not tripping and falling and breaking out all your teeth. (Ok, so I only know one person that happened to and really it was only four teeth but I still use it as an excuse not to jump rope.)
  • Long_Road
    Long_Road Posts: 14
    I also wear wrist weights to mix up my routine as well. Just throwing that out there...:smile:
  • xSilke
    xSilke Posts: 31
    Thank you for commenting! :)
  • 19Lindsay76
    19Lindsay76 Posts: 135
    Jump rope! I have a steel cable jump rope that I LOVE!!!!!:love:

    Do you play Eye of the Tiger when you use it?? HARDCORE! :glasses:

    I just might have to try this.:wink:

    Hahaha! Someone asked me the same thing when i mentioned that i shadow box when jogging on the treadmill :laugh:
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