Steve Theunissen, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist RDN, ISSA /IFPA Certified Personal Trainer, 20-year veteran fitness writer and one of the main authors for SmartFitnessResults. A Jump Rope: It may seem like such a simple item to have handy, but a jump rope can improve your health in a number of ways if you take up the cardio exercise and keep with it. For instance, jumping rope is incredible for burning calories and fast, 200 to 300 calories in 15 minutes. In addition, when you skip rope, most of your major muscle groups are involved, and this is great for the burn factor.
Jumping rope is also terrific for coordination in people of all ages. The more you jump, the better it is for avoiding injuries since the exercise coordinates your upper and lower body movements making you more agile.
