jump rope vs running - Bodybuilding Discussion on Bodybuilding.net Fatloss Forum

steeze · 06-18-2007, 10:01 AM

I've read in magazines that jumping rope is better than running. Is this true?

hrdgain81 · 06-18-2007, 01:28 PM

since this is in the fat loss section I'll assume that your asking if its better for fat burning. Its debatable, but i'd say jumping rope for around 30 to 45 second intervals would put you in the same realm as doing HIIT sprints for the same duration. So if you look at it like that, it would definately be "better" for fat loss then long bouts of solid state cardio.

steeze · 06-18-2007, 03:55 PM

Thanks .i have always seen "intervals" but i do not really know what an interval is. im sorry guys.

EricT · 06-18-2007, 04:17 PM

Just look at the top of the fatloss page. There is an HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) sticky which will provide you with lots of info.

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hrdgain81 Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 5-7 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,645	since this is in the fat loss section I'll assume that your asking if its better for fat burning. Its debatable, but i'd say jumping rope for around 30 to 45 second intervals would put you in the same realm as doing HIIT sprints for the same duration. So if you look at it like that, it would definately be "better" for fat loss then long bouts of solid state cardio.
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steeze Rank: New Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5	Thanks .i have always seen "intervals" but i do not really know what an interval is. im sorry guys.
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06-18-2007, 04:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
EricT Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,817 Country: Gender:	Just look at the top of the fatloss page. There is an HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) sticky which will provide you with lots of info.
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