6 Benefits of Jumping Rope You Probably Did Not Know

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Jumping rope is one of the best exercises out there and it may even be more effective than other cardio exercises. Here are 6 Science-backed benefits of jumping rope:

  • Jumping rope actually burns more calories, when compared to other cardio exercises.

  • It improves your foot coordination and also increases your strength in the muscles surrounding your ankle joint.

  • Doing jump rope will increase your heart and lung health.

  • Jumping rope requires top-notch coordination, especially as you advance to more skilled moves, such as quickly swinging the rope twice within each jump. This eventually improves cognitive skills.

  • Jumping rope will reduce injury risk and it can make your bones stronger.

  • It is beneficial for people who are already at risk for cardiovascular disease. 

Grab a jump rope, get hopping, and be amazed by the different ways your body and mind will benefit.

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