Both cycling and skipping rope help burn calories and improve heart health. Riding a cycle in the morning on a relatively empty road is fun and so is jumping the rope. But which one is better for your fitness levels? Skipping rope in a high-intensity workout and involves shoulder, arms and core muscle. Additionally, it also requires better coordination. As against this, cycling is comparatively slow and primarily deals with lower body.
Cycling also puts less pressure on joints as there is hardly any jerk once wheel is in motion and thus could suit all age groups including the elderly. Jumping repeatedly on a hard surface in case of skipping can hurt the joints and muscles. Given its high impact, skipping burns nearly 20 calories in a minute, as compared to almost half or 10 calories in cycling.
