SAY hello to your new best friend when it comes to exercising indoors!
In the midst of the lockdown policies brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, many have found it not possible to go to the gym and burn those calories. Not to worry, this pandemic fitness craze might just be the solution to achieving that healthy and fit body without having to leave the house.
Here are some reasons why jumping rope could be for you:
It burns more calories than jogging
Jumping ropes can burn 10 to 20 calories a minute, making it an effective exercise if you want to lose some of that quarantine weight and body fat. This calorie burn count is 3 times more compared to jogging, and you don’t even have to go outside! Even just 10 minutes of jumping rope a day at your own home is enough to boost cardiovascular endurance, heart health, bone density, and overall fitness.
Celebrities are going crazy for it
This active workout quickly became a popular lifestyle exercise among Filipinos. Many celebrities such as Kim Chiu, Lovi Poe, and Maja Salvador are now hopping onto the trend and sharing their jumping rope challenges on social media. Perhaps one of the most influential celebrities promoting jumping rope is Ellen Adarna, who has now become the fitness inspiration of many Filipinos wanting to try and hone our jumping rope skills.
Good for mental health
Keeping our mental health in check can sometimes be a challenge in light of the recent events happening around us. However, jumping rope as an exercise is not only good for the body but also for our minds. When done regularly, it can reduce levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. This workout also increases blood circulation to the brain and improves cognitive functioning.
Affordable equipment
Will you believe that it only takes a price as low as ₱100 to purchase a jumping rope and begin your quarantine fitness? This workout is one of the most affordable yet most effective forms of exercise for indoors, very wallet-friendly! No need for fancy weights, yoga mats, or even bulky equipment to perform jump roping. More than that, it is portable and convenient, meaning staying fit has never been this easy.
No need to go outdoors
Going outside to jog is unnecessarily exposing yourself to the virus. The quarantine period made jump roping the perfect workout routine to stay active while inside the comfort of our own homes. This fun and creative exercise ticks all the boxes for fitness, with the center of it being the most important: health and safety. (Klyza Castro/AdDU Intern)