Jumping rope is a fun game, usually associated with childhood. However, it does provide important health benefits. Exercise contributes to weight loss, as well as improving endurance, coordination and balance while strengthening muscles throughout the body. Another advantage is that it is an accessible activity, as it can be practiced anywhere and depends on only one piece of equipment whose value is low.
“Jumping rope is an exercise that improves physical conditioning and provides high caloric expenditure, as it increases heart rate and glucose consumption in cells. At the same time, the activity helps to define both the upper and lower muscles. This is because several muscle groups are involved in the movement”, explains physical educator Mônica Marques, technical director of Cia Athletica.
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The modality is also an ally of people who have cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension, or who want to prevent them, as it increases the heart rate and improves the cardiovascular system. In addition, it improves bone density, reducing the chances of developing osteoporosis, explains the educator.
Even though it’s child’s play, jumping rope requires some care, after all, it’s a high-intensity exercise. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a maximum of 30 minutes of this modality daily, even so, it is necessary to start slowly, respecting the limits of each one.
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