Calorie Skipping

Skipping Rope is efficient in burning calories?

Apparently skipping for long time frames is alot better than running, and swimming, as it burns more calories.
Is this true?
And how many calories would skipping for 10 minutes straight burn off?
Thanks.

Hi
Yes here are 10 reasons why its efficient-
1) The Physical Benefits - It Works! Skipping burns up to 900 calories per hour, making it extremely efficient when used as a workout. It tones and develops muscles, obviously in the lower body but also in the Upper Body as well. It will help improve cardio-respiratory (heart and lungs) fitness (or stamina), flexibility, co-ordination, balance, rhythm and symmetry!

2) Preventing Osteoporosis - a condition increasingly effecting men and women. Jumping increases bone density in adolescents and prevents bone mass deterioration in adults, thus helping to prevent osteoporosis. The Osteoporosis Society in the UK recommends 2 to 5 minutes of activities like rope jumping every day to help prevent osteoporosis. See skip-hop website for more information regarding rope jumping and osteoporosis.

3) The Mental Benefits - A high level of coordination and cross-lateral ambi-dexterity is developed when jumping rope regularly - both sides of the brain, both sides of the body. Also with all the fantastic tricks available, there is always something new to learn, stimulating your brain to ever higher degrees! See skip-hop website regarding the health benefits this activity brings for the brain.

4) Easy to Learn - People of all fitness levels and athletic abilities can start in a very short time. Learning the basic techniques can be taken at your own pace in a relaxed and comfortable environment. But the learning curve is exponential and you will soon be finding your rhythm and performing the basic moves like a professional. Time to take on more challenges!

5) Inexpensive - Jump Ropes are very inexpensive. The skip-hop speed rope is all you will ever need and at £4.99 for adults and £3.99 for children it will not break the bank! If you want a more intense workout, the skip-hop workout rope is available at £9.99.

6) Portable - When it comes to carrying equipment, nothing could be simpler than a skipping rope. All you need is a small amount of space and off you go. A rope can be carried in a suitcase, briefcase, backpack, handbag or glove box and taken everywhere with you providing the most effective portable exercise in existence. Jump Rope is the perfect exercise for travellers!

7) Adaptable - Due to all the amazing benefits of jumping rope, you can use it in your training for many other sports. Flexibility, reaction times, bursts of speed, jump height, coordination and stamina are just some of the proven improvements that this activity has brought to many professional athletes across a huge range of sports.

Fun - it is great fun and can easily become an addiction! Once you grasp the basic techniques, the natural rhythm and stylish, economic movements of jump rope give a great feeling. Bringing out a child-like delight in everyone, leaving a smile on your face even though you are getting the benefits of a fantastic form of exercise. Combine this with the exciting skipping tricks that can be learnt and the wonderful group activities like long rope games and Double Dutch ... well, I think I have covered the fun aspect.

9) Versatile - Great for all ages and abilities - Jump rope can be performed by people of different ages and abilities, providing an opportunity to build both self-esteem and fitness levels. Not only can different age and ability groups experience the pleasure that can be derived on an individual level but it can also be enjoyed as a group activity with contributers of differing abilities and fitness levels. Pace and complexity can be adjusted to suit.

10) Sociable - Introduce skipping to your school or club and compete using the skip-hop virtual competition. Join a local rope jumping club or form your own. Take part at your local gym in jump rope workouts. Become part of a global community of skippers, competing, learning and exchanging information together. Take a look at some of the skip-hop skipping videos from all over the world for some inspiration. Lastly - sign up to our newsletter and join the skip-hop online community.