5 Benefits of Jump Rope, Not Inferior to Heavy Exercise

5 Benefits of Jumping Rope, No Less Than Heavy Sports

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5 Benefits of Jump Rope, Not Inferior to Heavy Exercise

Dream - For some people, sometimes sports feel so difficult to do. Besides taking up time, Dream Friends also need extra energy to exercise.

Actually, there are many ways that can be done to make exercise easier to do, one of which is by choosing enjoyable activities such as jumping rope.

Jumping rope can be a fun sport, especially when done with family or partner. You can also make it an option for regular exercise because jumping rope is claimed to rival the benefits of heavy exercise. What are the benefits? Check out the explanation from Glam.com below.

1. Easier Weight Loss

If Dream friends are looking for a fun sport suitable for losing weight, then jumping rope is the right choice.

According to a study, jumping rope can be an effective sport for weight loss if done with reduced calorie intake and a healthy diet. Typically, by just jumping rope for 30 minutes, around 300-450 calories in your body will be burned. So the longer you jump rope, the more calories will be burned.

Apart from being able to burn a lot of calories, jumping rope can also help reduce body fat, shrink waist circumference, and lower blood pressure.

2. Improving Cognitive Abilities

Regular exercise can improve cognitive abilities, including jumping rope. Dream friends can maintain mental health, improve learning abilities, memory, and have better self-control by exercising regularly. So if you enjoy jumping rope, try making it a routine.

According to research, skipping rope can increase blood flow to the brain, making the learning process easier. In fact, skipping rope accompanied by rhythm can enhance focus and reduce stress, you know!

3. Strengthening Bones

When jumping rope, the feet are forced to support the body weight against gravity. It makes the leg bones work hard, eventually building stronger bone mass, especially in the hip area.

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"For women, maintaining bone strength and density is important. After menopause, women will experience an increased risk of osteoporosis or a condition that weakens the bones. That is why women should start taking care of their bone health as early as possible, especially if they frequently engage in household chores."

4. Reducing the Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases

Jumping rope done regularly can prevent cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, atherosclerosis, or clogged arteries due to fat, as well as heart disease.

5. Strengthening Leg Muscles

Have Dream friends ever felt tired when walking or running, even though the distance is not too far? Maybe, the strength of your legs weakens and needs to be trained to become stronger, so that you don't easily get tired when doing activities.

Research shows that the double-under jumping technique—where the rope passes under the feet twice per rotation—can strengthen the legs. Therefore, jumping rope is a good warm-up to do before walking and running. Report: Marha Adani Putri

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