Is skipping rope better than running for losing weight?

There are many ways to lose weight, among which the most commonly used ones are skipping rope and running. Both kinds of sports are good for weight loss, and one of the two methods of weight loss can be persisted for a long time. When exercising to lose weight, we mainly choose according to our own situation, and the two sports have their own characteristics. So, is skipping rope better than running for weight loss? Let’s take a look at it below.

1. It is completely possible to use skipping rope instead of running to lose weight. However, whether you are skipping rope or running to lose weight, you need to follow the rules of aerobic exercise for weight loss. At the same time, aerobic exercise is also recognized as one of the healthiest ways to lose weight.

2. Here I will first introduce what aerobic exercise is. Aerobic exercise literally means exercise performed with sufficient oxygen supply. From the perspective of human physiology, the amount of oxygen inhaled by the human body during exercise must be equal to the amount of oxygen required to achieve a physiological balance of the human body.

3. From the perspective of fitness and weight loss, the definition of aerobic exercise must follow the following three points:

1. This kind of exercise can be continued continuously and uninterruptedly for at least 20 minutes. However, this duration will vary from person to person. Generally speaking, the stronger the athletic ability, the longer it will take. For example, some athletes with strong athletic ability who want to consume body fat through aerobic exercise may need more than 40 minutes.

2. The intensity of this exercise can reach about 75% of the human body's maximum heart rate. Here is the simplest formula for calculating heart rate, which is (220-age)*75%, which is the heart rate during aerobic exercise.

3. The intensity of this exercise is almost uniform and continuous. You cannot exercise with high intensity at one moment and low intensity at another. You need to maintain the same intensity throughout the exercise.

Therefore, whether it is skipping rope or running, as long as you do the above three points, you can consume more fat during the exercise to supply energy to the body, thereby achieving the goal of losing weight.

Through the above introduction, we now know that both types of exercise are very effective in losing weight. However, it should be noted that rope skipping is a particularly convenient exercise that is not restricted by the natural environment and location. We just need to pay attention to the correct exercise method when exercising, and it also requires long-term persistence.