Burn calories with skipping in 10 minutes!

Skipping isn't just for kids. From fitness freaks to professional boxers, from Rocky to Milkha Singh, all of them use the skipping rope to keep themselves fit. Skipping will help improve cardio-respiratory (heart and lungs) fitness, flexibility and co-ordination. (Read: 5 tips to burn belly fat)

As a high-impact exercise skipping is great for building bones and a good exercise to trim your hips, thighs and backsides! Skipping ensures that you burn out at least 70-110* calories in a ten-minute session, depending upon your weight and exertion level.

This 10-minute skipping workout by POPSUGAR will train you to burn a large amount of calories within a short span of time and make you fit. It will be helpful essentially for women who can't step out for gym or for those who have very hectic schedules. All you need is a skipping rope, the right technique and just 10 minutes of your day.

Watch this video to know the basic techniques and proper way to skip your way to a fitter you. (Read how to lose weight by skipping or jumping rope)

Video source: POPSUGAR Fitness/YouTube

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