Metabolie and Cardiorespiratory Responses of Young Women to Skipping and Jogging

Abstract

In brief: To compare jogging and skipping with respect to metabolic demand, musculoskeletal stress, and perceived exertion, nine women (aged 18 to 29) were studied while jogging and skipping at treadmill speeds of 4.0, 4.8, and 5.4 mph. Data for V O₂, heart rate, and perceived exertion were collected, and the subjects provided subjective ratings of musculoskeletal stress. The results showed that skipping imposed significantly greater metabolic demands and caused higher heart rates than jogging at each speed. In additon, skipping was rated as more stressful to the legs and ankles and less enjoyable. Thus skipping appears to be a stronger cardiorespiratory training stimulus than jogging for a given pace, but a less enjoyable activity.