Jumping rope is the best weight loss exercise in winter

　　Skipping requires very little space
　　
However, the ground where the activity takes place must be flat. It is best to cover it with carpets and soft cushions, and wear sports shoes with strong earthquake resistance. This can alleviate the impact of knees and ankles when they come into contact with the ground. Otherwise, the reaction force during beating may affect the spine and brain, causing sports injuries. It is worth noting that when skipping rope, it is best to wear a sports bra or choose cotton underwear with better support, which can protect the chest muscles and avoid strain. .

If you want to do your job well, you must first sharpen your tools. The most important tool for skipping is the skipping rope. When choosing, as long as the length and weight feel comfortable, no matter what kind of texture it is made of. However, due to different materials, it may be too thick, too heavy or too light, so it is better to choose a rope made of appropriate materials. It is recommended that beginners choose a longer rope with a larger swing range and slower speed, and then gradually increase the requirements, shorten the length of the rope, and increase the intensity of the exercise.

Now there is an electronic counting rope skipping, which not only counts automatically, but also displays how many calories the number of rope skipping is equivalent to burning and how many kilometers it is equivalent to walking. It is very convenient and makes skipping rope no longer boring. And you can also listen to music or look at the scenery while skipping rope, turning rope skipping into an interesting sport.

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Although some people think that jumping rope can easily damage the knees, according to expert research reports, the impact force of skipping on the knees is only 1/7 to 1/2 of running. And as long as you can master the technique of skipping rope and land on the front of the soles of your feet, you can reduce the impact on your body. Jumping rope can not only strengthen your cardiopulmonary function and the muscles of each major part of the body, but also train your sense of balance and body agility. The most tempting thing is that as long as you can maintain a speed of 120-140 times per minute, you can burn 600-1000 calories in an hour.

Rope skipping is a relatively intense exercise. Before practicing, you must prepare all parts of the body, such as shoulders, arms, wrists, and ankles. When starting to practice skipping rope, the movements should be from slow to fast, from easy to difficult. At the beginning, each exercise time is 5-10 minutes, and then slowly increase to 10-15 minutes. You can take a short rest in the middle, and then continue to jump. There is generally no restriction on the time for skipping rope, as long as it avoids causing physical discomfort, be careful not to skip rope within half an hour before and after meals.