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. 1980 Feb;8(2):55-60.
doi: 10.1080/00913847.1980.11948561.

The Caloric Costs of Rope Skipping and Running

Bud Getchell, Pat Cleary

The Caloric Costs of Rope Skipping and Running

Bud Getchell et al. Phys Sportsmed. 1980 Feb.

Abstract

Dr. Getchell has some disappointing news for fitness seekers who believe that jumping rope for ten minutes is equal to 30 minutes of jogging.

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