Question 1

hi docs, would jumping rope help you get skinny thigh, calves and flat stomach?

Accepted Answer

Jumping rope great: Jumping rope is a great cardio workout. It can help reduce fat all around in a well developed life plan of a healthy diet, and exercise. 
So yes you could get skinnier legs, etc but not from just jumping rope with out other lifestyle features. 

Good luck.

Question 2

hi i`ve heard that jumping rope and and running and other cardio ex. are so bad for girls because makes the uterus to get down from its place?helpppp

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Strenuous exercise does not usually cause uterine or vaginal prolapse unless there is already a prolapse problem.  Uterine and vaginal prolapse occurs mostly in women who have had vaginal deliveries.  Most women will not have any significant prolapse until or unless the have had vaginal deliveries of their children.

Question 3

does jumping rope slim thighs?

Accepted Answer

Spot fat loss does: not occur naturally. However this may help to tone muscles.

Question 4

can jumping rope damage kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Not from rope.  Or any other activity (except extreme contact activities i.e. Punches to the kidneys).

Question 5

is jumping rope is aerobic or anerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

Can be either: Anaerobic exercise is an exercise intense enough to trigger Lactic Acid formation. It is not the specific exercise but the degree of exertions, etc. That determines whether the physical activity is aerobic or aerobic. Aerobic exercise is generally between 60 and 85% of maximum heart rate.

Question 6

will jumping rope flatten my belly?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If it causes you to lose weight then yes it might.  If not then no.

Question 7

is jumping rope considered a calisthenic work out?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Calisthenics often involve simple exercises, usually using ones own body weight in an often rhythmic motion, that can increase both strength and aerobic fitness. Usually involves little or no equipment. Sit-ups, push-ups, jumping jacks, as well as pull-ups,  push-ups and jumping rope or all examples of calisthenic exercises.

Question 8

will jumping rope effect the womb?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: The uterus is well protected in the pelvis.  If you are not pregnant you could not harm the uterus by any physical activity that does not harm you.  In pregnancy, it is not a good idea to take chances with the wellbeing of the fetus with an activity like jump rope, mainly because if you were to fall it could be devastating to the pregnancy.

Question 9

wich method is better to lose weight:to run or jumping rope...equal time...?

Accepted Answer

Both: Any exercise is good in burning calories which will lead to weight loss. Usually alternating between different exercises will use different muscle groups which will help to let more muscle groups to work. The important thing in every exercise is time and usually 1/2 hour a day is a good way to start.

Question 10

i have chest pain while jumping rope and i'm just curious about what kind of problem this is?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: Your chest pain may be due to exercise induced asthma.

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Is jumping rope is aerobic or anerobic exercise?

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