BENEFITS OF SKIPPING, THE WORKOUT MANY CELEBS SWEAR BY

Skipping helps an individual burn up to 15 to 20 calories per minute, several health and fitness reports have said

Considered to be one of the best cardio workouts, skipping increases the heart rate, improves heart function and reduces the risk of heart diseases

This is the one benefit of skipping one can bank on. The jumping pattern keeps a person alert about the moves as it requires proper concentration to keep the jumping in sync with the rope

Skipping or jumping rope can be exhausting initially, but in due course of time it can help the body get rid of fatigue

Skipping rope can help fight mental anxiety. It releases endorphins that is known to improve the mood

Skipping increases the breathing capacity of the lungs. This popular cardio workout gives the lungs the right kind of exercise to function properly

Jumping rope helps the body to be more agile. Apart from keeping the hand eye coordination intact, it also enhances the core strength, and stamina

Research studies have found that skipping can increase the bone mineral density in adolescents