"It's certainly good for the heart...It strengthens the upper and lower body and burns a lot of calories in a short time”.

Peter Schulman, MD
Associate Professor
Cardiology/Pulmonary Medicine
University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington.

"Jumping at a moderate speed of 70 to 120 turns per minute for 15 minutes burns 150 to 200 calories—as much as running a ten minute mile, but with half the impact on your knees and ankles."

Liz Neporent
iVillage Diet & Fitness Expert

"There's a misconception that only very fit, well coordinated people can jump rope...But we get people of all shapes and sizes and levels of fitness who can complete our one-hour jump rope class." Beginners don't jump through the rope for the entire class, he notes, but are encouraged to do "neutral and resting moves"—for example, putting down the rope and miming the instructor's movements—when they need a break. "

Marty Winkler
President of FreeStyle Roping, (CQ) a Burbank, Ca. company that markets jump rope products and services.

“It is safe and effective for each and every body type. It is a total body workout, utilizing almost every major muscle group. It can streamline your upper body and trim the fat away on your arms (triceps).”

Edward Jackowski, Ph.D.
Author of Escape Your Shape