Will jumping rope make your legs thicker?

Nowadays, more and more people prefer to achieve the purpose of physical exercise by skipping rope. The tools for skipping rope are very simple, and the venue requirements are relatively loose. In addition, skipping rope is a whole-body exercise and has a good effect on weight loss. Therefore, many people who love beauty hope to achieve the effect of weight loss by skipping rope. However, some people always worry about whether skipping rope will make their legs thicker? Let’s take a look together below!

Among various weight loss exercises, skipping rope has always been very popular. Jumping rope for 30-40 minutes can burn 300 kcal, while a bowl of white rice contains about 250 kcal. To lose one kilogram of fat, you need to burn about 7,700 kcal. According to statistics, people who use rope skipping to lose weight can generally lose 5-10 pounds or even more within two weeks.

The skipping rope weight loss method highly recommended by experts:

There are many varieties of rope skipping, which can be simple or complex, and can be done at any time. You can learn it once you learn it. It is particularly suitable as a fitness exercise in seasons with lower temperatures, and it is especially suitable for women. In terms of exercise volume, jumping rope for 10 minutes continuously is almost the same as jogging for 30 minutes or dancing aerobics for 20 minutes. It can be said to be an aerobic exercise that takes little time and consumes a lot of energy.

Jumping rope can enhance the functions of the human cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems. Expert research has confirmed that skipping rope can prevent many diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, obesity, osteoporosis, hypertension, muscle atrophy, hyperlipidemia, insomnia, depression, menopausal syndrome, etc. For lactating and menopausal women, skipping rope also has the positive effect of relaxing emotions, so it is also beneficial to women's mental health.

Doing some stretching exercises after exercise can also prevent your calves from getting thicker:

Stand up straight, step one leg back as far as you can, keeping the sole of your shoe on the ground, the leg behind you straight, the front leg bent, and the body vertical. Pull your arms back as far as you can. Hold for 8-12 seconds, then switch legs and repeat.

Stand up straight, extend one leg forward and keep it straight, bend your back leg, stretch your body slightly forward, and stretch your arms in front of you. Hold for 8-12 seconds, then switch legs and repeat.

Stand up straight, cross one leg, and hold your shoe as close to your hip as possible. Keep your hips balanced, knees together, and your upright leg slightly bent. If you have trouble maintaining your balance, you can hold on to a wall or chair. Hold for 8-12 seconds, then switch legs and repeat.

Generally speaking, a full set of stretching exercises takes about 10-12 minutes. If you do the movements correctly, you can open up the joints and ligaments of the body. However, it also needs to be lengthened or shortened according to the weather temperature at that time. You should feel your body temperature rising, but your breathing should remain unobstructed.

In addition, there is a trick that can prevent your legs from becoming thicker: make fists with both hands and pat your calves for 3 to 5 minutes each.

Generally speaking, skipping rope will not make your legs thicker, but it should be noted that there are certain methods to skipping rope. It is best to stand as straight as possible when skipping rope, and the movements must be done properly. When choosing a rope, choose one with moderate hardness. It is best to wear flat shoes. When jumping, it is best not to jump too high, and to coordinate with the rhythm to avoid spraining your ankle.