How many calories does jump roping burn?

Question

I run 20 to 30 miles a week but am quite winded after about 10 minutes of jumping rope. So I'm guessing it burns quite a few calories. Am I right? About how many calories would I burn jumping rope at a moderate speed for 30 minutes?

Answer 1

This is one of the most underrated exercises a person can do. You are working on endurance, balance and cardio.

15 minutes of jump rope equals 60 minutes of a high cardio step class or jogging.

If you do 15 minutes of running/jogging and then 5 minutes of jump rope (and do this cycle at least 3 times) you will be burning the optimal calories for exercise.

There is no real calorie measure it completly depends on how fast you are jumping (or how high) and your current health.

Answer 2

Depending on your weight, anywhere from 275-330.

Here's a table with activities and calories burned:

http://www.kidfitconnections.com/wc4exercise%20calories%20burned.htm

Answer 3

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