By skipping to music, maintaining a rhythm & following the SkipITä High Energy exercises you will gain improvements to your agility, coordination & flexibility.
Skipping with weighted handles is the highest energy consumer compared to any other exercise, burning approximately 1200 calories/hour. 20mins is equivalent to running approx 5km. Low weight and high repetition gives you muscle tone without increasing muscle bulk.
Skipping also enhances digestion & elimination, lowers cholesterol & triglyceride levels. It strengthens the heart, improves sleep & concentration. Also improves bone density by allowing osteoblastic bone rebuilding activity.
Skipping is beneficial for the whole family - men, women & children can skip. The level of intensity can be low impact to suit beginners or high impact for athletes and professionals.