Question 1

does jumping rope slim thighs?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

is jumping rope good to lose inner thigh fat?

Accepted Answer

Yes, sort of...: It is impossible to specify the area of fat loss based on a particular exercise. Cardiovascular exercise like jumping rope, if done for long enough and if paired with proper diet, can lead to fat loss and thus weight loss, but the fat loss likely won't be primarily from the inner thighs. Your best bet is diet and exercise for overall weight loss, and you will lose some of that inner thigh fat too.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

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 10

my lower back hurts after jumping rope what's wrong ?

Accepted Answer

Multiple possibility: You can have anything from sore low back muscles to something more serious, like early spine arthritis. Does not sound like a disc bulge, or herniation, because you are not describing burning or shooting sensations down a leg.

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