Comments on: A Jump Rope Workout That Burns Belly Fat

By: Kudirat

Kudirat — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:28:09 +0000

Hi Rusty, Good writeup but you've stopped answering the questions!! Am 41, 5ft 1", weight swings between 58 and 62. I wnt back to the jump rope this monday and have been sweating like something is wrong somewhere so this article really put my mind at rest – I would like to lose the bit of fat on my tommy how soon will i notice the change?

By: Sujit Kumar Mitra

Sujit Kumar Mitra — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:46:37 +0000

Is there any bad effects on skipping rope for women with overweight? (Lowering of Uterus)

By: Avan

Avan — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:43:16 +0000

Hi Rusty,
I found my old jump rope today and decided to give it a go. I'm 13, Miserably weigh 70 kg, and 163 cm. I don't prefer to run. I live in a very crowded place so there's no place to go down for a run or something like that, and the gym's far away. I have a huge muffin top, very flabby arms and thighs, and a kinda fat stomach. I've decided to start rope jumping. I don't rope jump based on time, but on number of times. And not in one go. Like i do 50, take 30 seconds rest, then 50-100, 30 seconds rest, 50, rest, 100. rest for an hour or so, And then again do 50. Like That. I plan to do around 1250 jumps a day. That's 25 sets of 50 each. Is it enough? And I'm planning to undergo a strict diet. My Goal weight is 55, And by when can I get that, at the earliest? I have a body fat percentage of 31%.
Any help Would be appreciated (:

By: Shana

Shana — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:24:05 +0000

Hi, I'm trying to lose 15 lbs, no set date. I weigh 165. I've been pushing back from the table, drinking more water, and want to start jump roping. I don't want to lose my curves just tone them! Can you let me know if jump roping will accomplish this, how long do I need to jump rope, and when will I see some results?

By: xtian007

xtian007 — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:57:32 +0000

you need to feed yourself by the sound of it you are not eating enough so your body will try to hold onto the fat the it has. fee you body and muscles and you should see a difference, you should be eating 5-6 meals a day with your biggest being break fast and lunch.

By: Toby (does p90x work)

Toby (does p90x work) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:24:43 +0000

Hey Rusty, very interesting page, and thanks for including the video – very Rocky Balboa. Of course, skipping is an old school exercise for boxers, probably something to do with integrating Rhythm and Hand/Eye coordination into the exercise. I haven't done any skipping in years, probably because I don't have much space at the moment (low ceiling). However, when I move house I will remember your advice, including the point about it being adjustable. Thanks

@Jose. Perhaps use skipping/jump rope to warm up before your workouts?

By: laundry detergent coupons

laundry detergent coupons — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:53:36 +0000

I can confirm this works. I had developed a pretty noticeable beer belly and just 2 weeks of jumping rope like Rusty recommends, by adopting a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) approach, my gut went down almost to normal. Sure, not everyone experiences results this quickly but I can definitelly tell you this will get you in the right direction. Thanks, Rusty!

By: Jose

Jose — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:51:13 +0000

How many times should i do this a week? And what days? I weight lift about four out of the seven days so when should i do this

By: wb

wb — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:45:18 +0000

HEY! Rusty, am 17 years old i weight 125kg am overweight, i wana loose weight to become a HIP HOP DANCER, does jumping rope will help me get to 75 kg and get a toned body? Is it ok to combine jumping rope and dancing? Brian

By: Kwinto

Kwinto — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:14:20 +0000

I the 30 second on/off jump routine very 5 days for 10 mins….
but i don't fell any burn…
does that mean I'm not burning any fat?

By: jacques

jacques — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:19:26 +0000

I jump rope now for 8 months, 30 min 5days a week, and all my left over fat gone, just 6 pack rip abs left!!!! so if you want that abs, you must jump 5 days a week, and you can eat anything you want!!!! great site !!

By: violet

violet — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:22:20 +0000

im 16 and I rly want to get flatter abs . What should I do cause I still have a bit of fat near the lower part of my stomach which seems to never disappear . Is there any excercise which u recommend to fix this ?

By: Niko - noeXcusefitness

Niko - noeXcusefitness — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:34:45 +0000

Jumping rope is a great HIIT workout. I like to use jumping rope as a session on it's own and also a component for my crossfit sessions. By incorporating jump rope sessions into my training routine I have managed to drop my body fat percentage to under 10%. I will be posting on my site a few variations that I do with my jump rope workouts. Thanks for the routine outlined above, I will be sure to try it out.

By: Gustavo

Gustavo — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:51:04 +0000

Lots of questions here but no answers. Duhh

By: Gustavo

Gustavo — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:44:23 +0000

Hi. What is your routine. How long,how many days a week and how are you excersizing ? Thanks

By: hetal

hetal — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:53:37 +0000

hey nice blog!!!
m a girl 21 yr old n my weight is 50kg….i have fatty stomach…which i wanna reduce…..can u pls tell me how much i should reduce n how???
i started doing jumping ropes just from 2-3 days…

By: AnnaBlise

AnnaBlise — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:18:08 +0000

Hey rusty,

Stumbled on your site when googling jump rope routines! I used to jump for about 15mins a day, then hurt my foot real bad about two months ago. Its pretty much okay now, and im jumping about 5 mins a day but HIIT style. Would that still be effective in burning fat? Just wondering, and would appreciate your input!
Btw love your site, got lots of helpful advice! Thanks again

By: nimy

nimy — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:39:10 +0000

i am the mother of three kids, youngest being 14months old. i am quite lean except for my abs. my pblm is that i have to loose body fat but cant afford to lose much of my weight. i am 5feet 3 inches tall and weighs 50 kgs. please advice.

By: Hank

Hank — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:29:45 +0000

In the video i had to rape the mute button jk

I have been skipping rope for 2 weeks just being the same old fat 14 yr old boy and i have been skipping rope for 3 weeks and ive already lost up to 36.9 lbs its a great way to exercise no doubt about it and im starting to actually feel my abs.
(I worked really intensely to get this but now that i've done it i feel great!)

By: Max

Max — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:50:33 +0000

Hey im 14 5"10 and 80kg, i really want to get a 6 pack, i started eating healthy 2 weeks ago, i have planned out meals for the next day, ive lost some weight, i have a skipping rope, and i was wondering if i keep eating right, and do skipping for 15-25 mins a day how long do you think it woul take to get a 6 pack?