Keep fit through regular skipping

Skipping is equal to running, or even twice better than the latter for exercises.

What you need to know:

Skipping is equal to running, or even twice better than the latter for exercises. Choose one for making your body fit, but skipping is better for all people with busy schedules since it is not time-consuming.

Skipping is the best and the most simple way to burn calories. Remember those neon-hued ropes we used to play with, rather hop around in our childhood days? That was a time when we could eat an entire heap of pancakes, a whole pizza or a cheesy burger and not put on even an inch of fat.

All that bouncing around always ensured that we were burning those extra calories. It may be just a rope, but the fact is, how you use this basic tool can help a great deal in keeping you fit. Fitness experts often suggest skipping as one of the exercises in one’s daily fitness regime, and of course teaming it up with other exercises.

There are many individuals who lean towards skipping than running, because of the numerous benefits of skipping. If you look at it, it is simple, easy and a whole lot of fun, plus you get to burn a lot of calories while you are at it. According to Shakti Kumar Yadav, the head trainer at Gold’s Gym, Delhi, India, “10 minutes of skipping burns more calories than 45 minutes of running.”

Skipping improves heart rate, tones muscles in lower and upper body. It is the best tool for weight loss and it helps improve the skin. Skipping exercise also keeps check on osteoporosis by improving bone density, helps the body to attain balance, coordination and agility, and it is a full body workout.

Skipping is equal to running, or even twice better than the latter for exercises. Choose one for making your body fit, but skipping is better for all people with busy schedules since it is not time-consuming.