skipping

[Deleted User]

afternoon
cause of all this bad weather interuppting my running, i've decided to give skipping a go (someone on here mentioned it was a good alternative for burning fat).
so i was wondering if anyone out there knew how long i'd have to skip to approximate a 40minute run?
any help would be appreciated
thanks
nick

[Deleted User]

About the same amount of calories as running. Go to http://www.nutristrategy.com/activitylist2.htm it listed under rope jumping.

cougies stupider clone

Try a spin class or circuit training - they burn a lot of calories.

[Deleted User]

hi
thanks for that link,
spin class? not heard of that, what does that involve? (spinning in a class? ;-)
nick

cougies stupider clone

Well you could just do spinning around a la Kylie, but I don't think you'll look as good in hotpants !

Stationary bikes - with a great big flywheel on. You just clip in and go. Very high cadence most of it, and gives you a great workout. Instructor reckoned about 800 calories an hour. Sounded about right to me !

Local leisure centres run these classes or gyms. Have fun !