Jumping Rope: An Effective Way to Burn Calories

Did you know that jumping rope for an hour can burn more than 700 calories? That's slightly more than fast running, by the way! Jumping rope is a highly effective tool in fighting leg deposits and cellulite. During rope jumping, muscles are not being built but instead all the work is focused on burning fat. Don't be afraid of daily rope jumping workouts, as it's just a series of jumps. On the first day, jump as much as you can, time yourself or count your jumps (by the way, there are ropes with timers and jump counters available). Each subsequent day, add 5-10 minutes to your jumping time. Take breaks, but not long ones. Jump for a while, rest for 40 seconds, and then continue (this applies to the beginning of the training). The best rhythm is typically 30 minutes of jumping, followed by 5-7 minutes of rest, and another 30 minutes of jumping. Alternatively, you can divide an hour into four parts: 15 minutes of jumping, no more than 2 minutes of rest, 15 minutes of jumping, and so on.