How Long Should You Jump Rope Each Day?

Jumping rope can give you excellent health benefits in just minutes a day.

Even Short Workouts Help

A jump rope workout can help you burn calories and drop pounds while getting your heart pumping. Your fitness level will dictate how long you can sustain your jump rope routine, but just 10 minutes' worth can burn about 135 calories, according to the Fitness.com article "10-Minute Workout: Jump Rope to Skip Yourself Slim."

Start Slowly

You'll gradually build up your endurance, so don't aim for 10 minutes non-stop the first time you pick up a rope. The article, "Jumping Rope for Fitness," on SparkPeople recommends starting out jumping in 15-second intervals and resting in 30. Decrease the length of rest periods and increase jumping periods as you work your way up to 10 minutes of consecutive jumping.

Bottom Line

Jumping rope is an effective cardio exercise that's also very physically demanding. Just 10 minutes of jumping rope is enough to get results, increasing your fitness level and burning calories as it gives your heart a healthy workout.

References

• Fitness: 10-Minute Workout: Jump Rope to Skip Yourself Slim
• SparkPeople: Jumping Rope for Fitness