YoungGrasshopper Posted March 21, 2004 Posted March 21, 2004 Because I have an easy access to a pool, I always practiced swimming for a cardiovascular workout instead of anything else. However I'm contemplating on whichever is a more beneficial fat burning or cardiovascular workout, the jump rope or to swim? I can't jump rope consecutively like a pro yet...but if I were to learn will I burn more calories than swimming? Jump roping seems faster, traditional and not to mention cool-looking if I were to master it But I'm more interested in for the beneficial workout than anything else. So if I were to jump rope for an hour, or swim for an hour, which is more effective to burn calories or fat/cardiovascular workout? If you have any more effective suggestions (ex. running), please state so!
ramymensa Posted March 21, 2004 Posted March 21, 2004 Of you've got the easy access to a pool, don't quit swimming, because it's full of benefits. Jump roping is also good and you really don't need to jump like a pro Do it for some minutes and your body would benefit from it. It's good to have them both, but don't forget to leave some room for personal life I'd go for both. World Shotokan Karate
Red J Posted March 21, 2004 Posted March 21, 2004 Do both. You have a good situation for some cross training. Mix it up for variety. I would guess that jump rope may burn more calories (I don't know if it is significantly more). Once you get cranking and get bored of the routine, get a bike and some running shoes and try your hand at a triathalon. I had to lose my mind to come to my senses.
OrenJuMok Posted March 21, 2004 Posted March 21, 2004 Go with swimming....great all around cardio workout without the shock and pounding of the joints that running/jumping causes. Your knees and ankles will thank you when you are older.
OrenJuMok Posted March 21, 2004 Posted March 21, 2004 Go with swimming....great all around cardio workout without the shock and pounding of the joints that running/jumping causes. Your knees and ankles will thank you when you are older.
WhiteBelt Posted March 22, 2004 Posted March 22, 2004 Jump rope. I forget where the study is, but there was some evidence (sp?) that swimming will not help you lose weight. It had something to do with the fact that the water kept your body at a certain temperature and so the body didn't want to lose weight if it could help it. Other than that swimming is great for exercise.
SevenStar Posted March 22, 2004 Posted March 22, 2004 Both if possible, but If I had to pick, then jump rope.
jONN13 Posted March 22, 2004 Posted March 22, 2004 Jump rope 10min = 30min jogging + your foot work and speed is increasing for what you are training for. Tip #1 blocking with your face makes them think they are winning!
YoungGrasshopper Posted March 23, 2004 Author Posted March 23, 2004 Jump rope. I forget where the study is, but there was some evidence (sp?) that swimming will not help you lose weight. It had something to do with the fact that the water kept your body at a certain temperature and so the body didn't want to lose weight if it could help it. Other than that swimming is great for exercise. If this is true, then ofcourse I will choose jump roping over swimming. But I can't find anything over the internet relating to your particular comment
CanuckMA Posted March 23, 2004 Posted March 23, 2004 Jump rope. I forget where the study is, but there was some evidence (sp?) that swimming will not help you lose weight. It had something to do with the fact that the water kept your body at a certain temperature and so the body didn't want to lose weight if it could help it. Other than that swimming is great for exercise. ???????????????? Losing weigth has nothing to do with temperature. It's simple math: Calories in - Calories burned, if the result is negative, you are loosing weigth. When's the last time you saw a fat olympic swimmer? Go with swimming. Great workout, easy on the joints.
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