Hey guys!
In today’s post I’ll be sharing 4 reasons why jumping rope is (in my humble opinion) one of the best workouts. And, in today’s post you’ll also get a chance to sign-up to receive my awesome and free Jump Rope ebook that I’ll be releasing on January 9 titled: Skip Yourself FIT! How to Jump Rope, Blast Fat, Have Fun & Get Fit!
*To get the free ebook emailed to you when it drops Jan 9, check out the sign-up at the end of this post.
Alright, now let’s “jump” right into the 4 Reasons Jumping Rope Is The Best Workout! (FYI, #4 is my favorite)
Reason #1: Insane Calorie Burn
When it comes to calorie burn, jump rope kicks major butt when compared to the usual workouts like jogging or running on a treadmill. In fact, research has shown that jumping rope at a moderate-to-fast pace can burn upwards of 20 calories per minute. Do a little math and you’ll quickly see that jumping rope for 30 to 60 minutes can burn approximately 500-1000 calories! NICE!
Reason #2: Full Body Workout
If your goal is to lose weight and look awesome (aka look “fit”), you should definitely pick workouts that are “total body” – which is another reason to start jumping rope. In a nutshell, jumping rope is a classic type of total body workout because it works all your major muscles, and as a result, jumping rope is the type of workout that can beautifully sculpt and tone your shoulders, chest, arms, legs and abs all at the same time.
Reason #3: Do It Anywhere, Anytime, No Gym Necessary
Can’t make it to the gym? No problem! Another reason why jumping rope rocks is because you can do it anywhere, anytime, and it’s always a great workout if you simply put in the time. Which is why I always tell people jumping rope regularly is one of the smartest moves you can make fitness-wise because it’s easy to use, highly portable, very effective, and fits any lifestyle.
Reason #4: It’s FUN!
Now up until this point I’ve shared some pretty solid reasons why jumping rope is a great workout, but to be 100% honest, this reason, Reason #4, is why jumping rope ranks as one of the best in my book.
Simply put: Jumping rope is ridiculously FUN!
Case in point: Not too long ago I was at a book signing event for my best-selling natural haircare guide, and the event literally turned into a jump rope party! Here’s how it went down:
A few of the ladies at the book signing heard that I loved jumping rope (and that I was pretty good at it too), so they decided to bring jump ropes to the event. As I was signing their books, the women excitedly asked if I could teach them how to jump rope after the event… and I excitedly agreed! Long story short, and as promised, right after the event I took a group out to the parking lot and we started jumping rope! I kid you not! I’m talking a large group of girls and women from age 7 to 50 plus jumping single rope and double-dutch in a library parking lot… and it was AWESOME!
So my overall point here is this: Having fun with your workouts is super important when it comes to losing weight, getting in shape, and ultimately making fitness a permanent part of your lifestyle because when you have fun with your workouts, you’ll naturally want to exercise more often and exercise regularly because you enjoy doing it. This is something I talk about in this video, The #1 Best Fitness Tip for the New Year and in that same video I explain why making fitness fun is THE BEST New Year’s resolution you can make this year in your weight loss and healthy living journey.
All the above stated, I love jumping rope, it’s one of my favorite workouts, and I rank it as one of the best workouts which is why I’ll be serving up a great jump rope ebook guide to anyone who wants to start jumping rope too and also learn how to get in great shape jumping rope. So if you want to learn how to Skip Yourself Fit! make sure you submit your email address below so you can get your free ebook copy emailed to you on Jan 9 when it’s released.
Last but not least, if you’re looking for a great jump rope, click here to check out the jump rope I use and recommend, and also check out the video below where I talk a little more about why jump ring rope rocks, and also show-off a few cool jump rope tricks!
Enjoy the video and have an awesome day! – Doc
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