Regular aerobic exercise results in a more efficient heart. Oxygen travels through the blood, and a heart that can pump more blood with fewer beats per minute is a healthier heart. Exercising for twenty to sixty minutes (depending on your fitness level) per session is usually enough for most people to maintain heart health.

Aerobic exercise can also help maintain joint and bone strength, because weight-bearing exercises promote bone health. Benefits of a jump rope workout include its simple to do, easy to start and inexpensive to continue. When jump roping, you can easily reach your target heart rate. You don't need a lot of space, and you can easily take a rope with you when you travel.

However, some benefits of a jump rope workout can also be seen as a potential area of risk. Because jump roping involves jumping, it is an ideal aerobic exercise because you can reach your target heart rate and increase your jumping speed as you improve your fitness level. However, jumping, particularly at a faster speed, also increases your chances of injury.

If you enjoy jumping rope, you'll probably experiment with different styles of jumping as you become more skilled. These alterations can also increase your chances of tripping and getting injured.

If you have access to a suspended wood floor, that's a great option. If you must jump outdoors, avoid grass, as the variations in the ground may cause you to twist an ankle.