5 Benefits of jumping / skipping rope

1. It builds cardio fast — your heart rate climbs quickly, so even a short session can challenge your lungs and overall engine

2. It improves tootwork and rhythm - timing your teet with the rope can help you work on being lighter, quicker and more coordina...ted

3. It strengthens your calves and ankles — every jump trains the lower legs to handle repeated contact with the ground

4. It is full-body conditioning - unlike running alone, skipping uses your shoulders, arms and core to keep working while your legs move

5. It is efficient - when you don't have time for a run, 10 to 15 minutes of intervals can still give you a serious conditioning hit +