Rope Skipping Rope skipping contributes to cardiorespiratory ess and also helps to increase reaction time, coordination, agility, dynamic balance, and muscular strength in the lower extremities. At first, rope skipping may seem to be a highly strenuous form of aerobic exercise. Be often reach maximal heart rates after only 2 or 3 minutes of jumping. As skill improves, however, the energy demands decrease considerably Some people have claimed training benefits equal to a 30-minute jog in only 10 minutes of skipping. Although differences in strength and flexibility development are observed in different activities, 10 minutes of rope skipping at a certain provide similar cardiorespiratory bene heart rate fits regardless of the nature of the activity. To obtain an adequate aerobic workout, the duration of exercise must be at least 20 minutes. As with high-impact aerobics, a major concern of rope skipping is the stress placed on the lower extremities, increasing the risk for injuries. Fitness experts recommend that skipping be used spar- ingly, and primarily as a supplement to an aerobic exercise program.