Question 1

would jumping rope help me be able to raise my heart rate fast?

Accepted Answer

Heart Rate: Yes depending on the intensity of jumping rope.

Question 2

will jumping rope increase my breast size? or make them look saggy??

Accepted Answer

Neither: Wear a supportive bra and jump roping will not cause any problems.  It's good exercise too!

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

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

why does my left shin hurt after jumping rope? what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Shin splints likely: Shin splints (tibial stress reaction or stress fracture) result from overuse. This can be with regards to varibles of excessive running intensity, excessive mileage or duration. The first line treatment is to limit the most likely causative variable, allow more rest, ice, and nsaids, nd evn iimaging is indicated when symptoms fail to resolve within a week or so of implementing controls on activity.

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