200 strokes per minute: the more a man moves, the sexier he becomes

Jumping rope 200 times a minute can burn 1,300 calories per hour. For many people who love beauty, this figure is more attractive than Latin dance or even spinning. Moreover, skipping rope has many different styles and is very interesting, and both celebrities and white-collar workers enjoy it. Skipping rope not only strengthens your lower limbs, it’s also a great exercise for your upper body. Of course, some men may think that skipping rope is a bit like a woman's sport, but when you think about it, even boxing champion Tyson is a supporter of skipping rope, men should give up this prejudice!

Rope skipping becomes a new favorite among white-collar workers

25-year-old Lenny Kensing works for a large multinational company and always keeps a plastic skipping rope in his office drawer. "When I feel tired, I am used to jumping for a while in an open space, such as in a park or in the corridor. Now I have no problem doing 'double jump' and I have learned a lot of new tricks from a group of like-minded friends. Many people may think that skipping rope is a boring sport, but it is not. Once you master the essentials, it will become fun." As Lenny said, skipping rope is a highly competitive sport with many tricks. It requires very high physical strength and is as "exciting" as rock and roll. It can fully demonstrate a person's energetic side.

James Morrison, a famous British singer, also included a skipping rope competition scene in the MTV of his recent new song "What Can You Give Me?" In addition to singers, many young athletes have also joined this sport. They believe that skipping rope can give them a lot beyond sports.

There are many benefits for children to practice

Four years ago, the British Rope Skipping Association (BRSA) began to promote the sport of rope skipping. They used the famous British TV program "BLUE PETER" to introduce nearly 200 kinds of rope skipping styles. Many viewers were amazed by the complex and novel footwork and the youthful vigor of rope skipping.

The British Rope Skipping Association has made great efforts to promote this ancient sport again. This year, a new world record was set in the UK when 7,632 children skipped rope simultaneously at 85 locations for three minutes. The teachers gave great support and they generally believed that skipping rope is extremely beneficial to children's physical health. Sue Dale of the BRSA said: "Rope skipping fell out of fashion for a long time due to computer games etc, but now we are encouraging children to take it up again. The children are amazed at how many different things can be done with a simple piece of rope." Her daughters, Beth, 18, and Rich, 17, started skipping aged seven and have now represented Britain in competitions. They exercise four or five times a week, three hours each time. They think that this kind of exercise is not boring at all.

Basic rope skipping is simple, but when you reach a high level, there are many more tricks. There are at least six high-level clubs in the UK that compete regularly. The current world record for simple speed rope skipping is 188 jumps in 30 seconds. The complex one is completed by a group of people. Some people jump two ropes at a speed of 200 times per minute, while others perform somersaults, push-ups, handstands, etc. while jumping ropes.

It is best to wear soft-soled shoes when skipping rope

BRAS recommends skipping rope 3-4 times a week, about 10 minutes each time, with 2 minutes as a unit, which is a very effective and appropriate amount of exercise. According to research, jumping rope for 10 minutes continuously consumes about the same amount of energy as jogging for 30 minutes or dancing aerobics for 20 minutes. Wear comfortable soft-soled sports shoes to relieve impact and prevent joint damage from shock. Initially, you can start exercising with a light rope, with each unit lasting 30 seconds. Gradually increase the amount, and after you become proficient, you can adopt more tricks. Skipping rope can not only promote the endurance of the cardiovascular system, increase muscle strength and muscle endurance, flexibility, but is also beneficial to bone health; it also improves the coordination, speed, rhythm, balance and other aspects of various parts of the body.

In addition, rope skipping has the advantages of being easy to learn, requiring little investment, and improving one's creativity, self-confidence, and communication skills.