Have you ever heard about international rope skipping competition? Don't be surprised that the participants are adults. Maybe they are the same age as you.

You probably played rope skipping when you were a kid, and never tried it again once you grew up, am I right? Well, I guess you have to rethink about using skipping rope again for the sake of exercise.

I don't mean to drive you to participate in a competition of rope skipping. But I want you to have fit and healthy body. Rope skipping is not just a child's game; it has so many advantages for everybody.

The American College of Sports Medicine has said that rope skipping is good for heart and lung fitness, flexibility and coordination. It's also good for building bones and trimming hips, thighs and backsides.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Olympic Committee Sports Medicine Council described rope skipping as an excellent cardiovascular exercise. They said, rope skipping is far less hard on the muscles and bones than jogging or running.

So, do you want to start playing your skipping rope again? Here are things you need to know about rope skipping:

How to choose a rope