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Lucy Miller

I swapped the treadmill for a skipping rope – here's what happened to my cardio

Skipping full body workout.

That skipping rope you’ve tossed into the corner? It’s time to pick it up. Like many, I’ve read about the numerous benefits of skipping but still opted for the treadmill every time. But why is that?

Consider boxers: they incorporate skipping into their training routines, and their physique and cardio fitness speak for themselves. Watching my children skip and play, I remember doing the same—singing traditional jump rope songs and challenging friends to see who could skip the longest without getting tangled.

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