Will skipping rope make your legs thicker?

The love of beauty has been the desire of girls since ancient times. However, in modern times, many girls often sit for long periods of time and do not exercise, which will eventually lead to the typical pear-shaped figure. The lower body will become thick, and ugly elephant legs and carrot legs will appear. Many girls will choose rope skipping, which is a convenient sport that can be done both indoors and outdoors. The question of whether girls’ legs will get thicker if they skip rope can be prevented. Let’s find out below.

For girls who want to lose weight by skipping rope, they should not be impatient and should learn to proceed step by step. When you are just starting out, only jump in place for 1 minute; after your body gets used to it, extend it to 3 minutes, 10 minutes, and even up to half an hour at a time. Jumping for half an hour at a time is equivalent to jogging for 90 minutes, which is the standard amount of aerobic exercise for weight loss. There is generally no restriction on the time for skipping rope, as long as you avoid causing physical discomfort. Be careful not to skip rope within half an hour before or after meals.

Don't jump too fast, and pay special attention to the stretching of your calf muscles. In principle, you can take a short break after every 100 or 200 jumps. To achieve the best weight loss effect, you need to jump at least 70 to 100 times per minute.

Do not stop immediately after intense rope skipping exercise. Continue to skip rope or walk at a slower speed for a while to allow blood circulation to return to normal before you stop. Afterwards, remember to do some stretching and cooling movements to relax your leg muscles before you can truly end the exercise.

Stretching after skipping can 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.

The idea that girls' legs will become thicker if they skip rope is wrong. Generally speaking, you only need to do warm-up exercises before doing any exercise. The most recommended exercise is stretching, because the legs of girls who dance will not be very thick. After skipping rope, it is also recommended that you do stretching exercises for more than ten minutes to stretch your leg muscles and reduce muscle tightness, so that girls' legs are less likely to be injured.