What are the advantages and disadvantages of skipping rope?

Rope skipping is a sport we are very familiar with in life. Many people like to exercise by skipping rope. It can not only keep fit but also help lose weight. However, it also has some disadvantages, which are introduced in detail below.

Benefits of skipping rope

Skipping rope is a very effective aerobic exercise for weight loss. It can not only strengthen your body, but also fully burn body fat to achieve the goal of losing weight! Jumping rope has many benefits:

1. Skipping rope is the most practical way to deal with obesity, prevent dyslipidemia and hypertension. It is also a good aerobic metabolic exercise for training endurance. It is particularly suitable as a fitness exercise in seasons with lower temperatures, and is especially suitable for women. In terms of exercise volume, skipping 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 less time and consumes more energy.

2. Jumping rope can enhance the functions of the human cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems. According to research by experts at home and abroad, skipping rope has a good effect on promoting heart function. It can allow the blood to obtain more oxygen and keep the cardiovascular system strong and healthy.

3. The weight loss effect of skipping rope is also very significant. It can strengthen the muscles of the whole body, eliminate excess fat on the buttocks and thighs, make your body more and more fit, and make your movements agile and stabilize the center of gravity of the body.

4. Skipping rope can promote the development of human organs, benefit physical and mental health, strengthen the body, develop intelligence, enrich life, and improve overall quality.

5. The whole body exercise during rope skipping and the stimulation of the thumb acupoints by holding the rope will greatly enhance the vitality of brain cells, improve thinking and imagination, so rope skipping is also the best choice for brain health.

Disadvantages of skipping rope

Regarding the time and frequency of skipping rope, theoretically, you should not do strenuous exercise one hour before and after meals. Some people want to lose weight and skip rope before meals in order to reduce their appetite, which is unscientific. The best time for human activity is from 3 pm to 8 pm. Friends who want to improve their rope skipping skills may wish to do it during this period. Experts do not recommend morning exercises. Some people get up at the crack of dawn for morning exercises, or even get up at three or four o'clock to exercise, and then go back to sleep. This not only makes them susceptible to air pollution, but also disrupts the biological clock, leading to fatigue and premature aging. Because the air pollution on the ground is the most serious before sunrise and there is less oxygen at this time. After sunrise, green plants begin photosynthesis, inhaling carbon dioxide and exhaling oxygen, and the air begins to become fresh. So if you have time, you might as well do rope skipping after sunrise. Jumping rope should not be less than 4 times but not more than 6 times a week. Generally, it takes a day of rest and thinking, so that you can improve faster. Each time of skipping rope should be controlled between half an hour and two hours. Too little time will not achieve the fitness effect, and excessive training for more than two hours will also make the body extremely tired.