A large percentage of the population is fat, unfit and unhealthy. Too little physical exercise and too much food are the main culprits with sedentary jobs and too much time in front of the Television or computer being almost as culpable. It’s clear then that a calorie controlled diet and more physical exercise are important for weight reduction but what kind of physical exercise? Jump rope of course!
Jumping rope uses just about every muscle inside your body which means it’s a very effective calorie burner. Your muscles need to work hard to support your body weight as you work out and with regards to burning calories, the much more muscle activity the better.
As well as being a very effective calorie burner, jumping rope also strengthens and conditions your heart and lungs which mean you feel fitter and will also be healthier. Almost every doctor worth his white coat and stethoscope knows that cardiovascular fitness is strongly linked to cardiovascular well being. Fitter individuals tend to have lower blood pressure, low resting heart rates, low stress levels, low cholesterol and are less susceptible to strokes and heart attacks. Not only can jumping rope help you look better, you’ll feel better too!
Overweight individuals can be reticent about going to the fitness center. It is understandable really; gyms are where the fit and beautiful people hang out. Actually this isn’t even remotely true but it’s enough of a reason for an unfit and overweight individual to steer clear of gyms.
Not going to a fitness center isn’t an excuse for becoming fat and unfit though; especially if you have a jump rope. You are able to work up quite a sweat inside your lounge, spare room, garden or garage with nothing more than your trusty speed rope. You do not require any costly exercise equipment or fancy training clothes; just a pair of supportive shoes and the willingness to work.
If you’re new to physical exercise, very overweight or have any kind of medical condition please consult your doctor before you begin a new exercise regime. However, chances are, he’ll pat you on your back and send you on your way when you tell him you intend to lose weight and get fit.
Even with your doctor’s okay, make sure you begin slow and build up gradually. Doing too much too soon is a great way to get injured so initially, exercise smart rather than hard. Build up the length and frequency of your workouts over the coming weeks and months and, that way, you’ll avoid injury and maintain making slow but steady progress; be patient!
Jumping rope is definitely an superb, cost effective, hassle-free and accessible way to get fit and remain fit and if it’s good enough for world champion boxers, you know it is good enough for you also.