Well, it depends! During high-intensity cardio, lighter jump ropes are better for speed and tricks, although when it comes to muscle and strength building, weighted jump ropes (2lb and up) are exemplary.

Generally, burning ten calories per minute is possible for an average-sized person, yet depending on jump ropes alone wouldn't be a good choice.

It is ideal to jump rope 3-5 times a week, for an effective result.

If your fitness goal revolves around strength or weight loss, weighted jump ropes will work miracles and help you get more out of every jump. It requires body strength, handwork, and upper extremity muscles to swing 1-2LB rope than a lightweight one, and so is five times as effective.

It is true that using ankle weights while jumping can improve your jumps. However, it can lead to severe repetitive motion and overuse injuries such as stress fractures and hyperextensions of the knee.

Yes! Weighted jump ropes do help you build lean muscles and helps maintain them.

If you add 20 min jump rope workout to your fitness routine, you can lose 200 extra calories; 1000 calories per week improve your weight loss boost to an additional half pound per week.

Weighted ropes are great for beginners; as the weight slows down your rotation, you can feel the rope pass under your body, making it easier to time your jumps.