Skipping rope is better for losing weight. Skipping rope and running are the most common ways to lose weight in life, and they are also very good aerobic exercise. Correct and effective skipping or running can play a role in losing weight. But in terms of effect, skipping rope is better to lose weight. Because according to the calories consumed, the calories consumed by skipping rope 10 minutes are equivalent to the calories consumed by running for 30 minutes, and the weight loss effect of skipping rope while exercising is more prominent.

In addition, skipping rope doesn't need much space, just a skipping rope and a small open space, while running needs more space, a comfortable runway and avoiding places with many people and cars.

However, because skipping rope belongs to vertical movement, long-term vertical movement will squeeze the knee, resulting in knee injury. Therefore, skipping rope is not an ideal way to lose weight for people with bad knees. You can choose jogging or brisk walking to lose weight.

Whether skipping rope or running, you can lose weight to some extent as long as you stick to it. In addition, in order to achieve better weight loss effect, aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise should be combined. On the basis of skipping rope or running, muscle training, such as squat and flat support, can achieve better weight loss and body shaping effect.