<p class="MsoNormal">Bored of lifting weights and performing the same cardio routines every day? Don't have time to go to the gym? Need a quick and fun way to burn calories every morning? Well then, jumping ropes is something you should be doing.  Anyone who has ever used a skipping rope knows that it just takes a little more than 30 seconds to elevate your heart rate. Therefore, a good jump rope/skipping rope is not a bad investment to make. It is an extremely effective form of cardiorespiratory exercise and doesn't require anything except a little space and time. Here are more reasons to include it in your regime.</p> <p class="m_-5955469001654101889gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst">1.     It Helps In Coordination</p> <p class="m_-5955469001654101889gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">You need to synchronize your legs and hands simultaneously to work out with a skipping rope. Therefore, it is an effective tool to improve coordination between various muscle groups in your body. Therefore, performing some skipping before or after your weight training can help you achieve this.</p> <p class="m_-5955469001654101889gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">2.     Great HIIT Tool</p> <p class="articleimg"><img id="ed-img" class="art-lazy imwidth-full" title="5 Reasons Why ‘Jump Roping' Is A Kick-Ass Fat Burning Exercise" src="http://media.new.mensxp.com/media/content/2017/Jul/2-thinkstock-1501313285.jpg" alt="5 Reasons Why ‘Jump Roping' Is A Kick-Ass Fat Burning Exercise" data-original="http://media.new.mensxp.com/media/content/2017/Jul/2-thinkstock-1501313285.jpg" /></p> <p>If you like working out in circuits, skipping ropes could be your best bet. Adding rope jumps between sets adds to the overall intensity of your workouts. Performing skipping workout with high intensity after you have completed your weight training also provides a good option for HIIT cardio.</p> <p class="m_-5955469001654101889gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">3.     Increased Resilience Of Leg Muscles</p> <p class="articleimg"><img id="ed-img" class="art-lazy imwidth-full" title="5 Reasons Why ‘Jump Roping' Is A Kick-Ass Fat Burning Exercise" src="http://media.new.mensxp.com/media/content/2017/Jul/4-youtube-1501313314.jpg" alt="5 Reasons Why ‘Jump Roping' Is A Kick-Ass Fat Burning Exercise" data-original="http://media.new.mensxp.com/media/content/2017/Jul/4-youtube-1501313314.jpg" /></p> <p>Leg muscles like calves become stiff with weight training over time. Stiff muscles are an invitation to injury. People who perform heavy calves raises generally complain of stiff calve muscles. Skipping ropes regularly will provide strength as well as elasticity to the surrounding tendons and fascia.</p> <p class="m_-5955469001654101889gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">4.     It's Easy And Portable</p> <p class="articleimg"><img id="ed-img" class="art-lazy imwidth-full" title="5 Reasons Why ‘Jump Roping' Is A Kick-Ass Fat Burning Exercise" src="http://media.new.mensxp.com/media/content/2017/Jul/5-thinkstock-1501313338.jpg" alt="5 Reasons Why ‘Jump Roping' Is A Kick-Ass Fat Burning Exercise" data-original="http://media.new.mensxp.com/media/content/2017/Jul/5-thinkstock-1501313338.jpg" /></p> <p>A skipping rope is something that occupies the least space in your travel bag. Also, you hardly need any floor space to do a jump rope workout. If you do not have time to go to gym or you are travelling, skipping ropes come in handy as they provide the best option for a quick workout session. Mix it with a few body weight moves like push-ups, squats and burpees and you can have a good overall workout session.</p> <p class="m_-5955469001654101889gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">5.     Can Be Used As Warm-Up/Cool Down</p> <p class="m_-5955469001654101889gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast">Skipping ropes can be used as a go-to tool to get your body warmed up before a workout. You just have to lower the intensity. If the Intensity is high, the same exercise patterns/jumping patterns can be used as HIIT. If the intensity is low, it can be used as warm-up and with very low intensity it can be used as cool down tool too, after your weight training.</p> <p class="m_-5955469001654101889gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"> </p> <p class="m_-5955469001654101889gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast">Anuj Tyagi is a Certified Personal Trainer , Certified Sports Nutritionist and Therapeutic Exercise Specialist From American Council on Exercise (ACE) . He is the Founder of the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sixpacktummy.com/" target="_blank">website</a> where he provides online Training. Though a Chartered Accountant by education, he has been closely associated with Fitness Industry since 2006. His motto is to transform people Naturally and he believes that the secret formula for Fitness is Consistency and commitment towards your Training and Nutrition. You can connect with him through <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/anujtyagi123" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoM5FCIbJpQeGXJaHMCM9A" target="_blank">Youtube</a>.</p>