How Long Should You Jump Rope Each Day?  Jumping rope is a
cardiovascular activity that requires little equipment and can
be done nearly anywhere. It is effective for developing your
cardiovascular system as well as increasing your athletic
abilities. After you build up your coordination, how long you
should jump rope per day depends on your personal health and
fitness goals.  As you begin to jump rope, you should focus on
improving your coordination and skill before you focus on the
duration of your workout sessions. Begin with 20 second sets. As
you build up endurance and coordination, progressively increase
the time you spend in jumping sets. An example is to complete
six sets of three minutes with a 60-second rest in between sets.
To lose weight, you must burn more calories than you consume
over a period of time. Every pound of weight loss requires you
to create a deficit of 3,500 calories. Cardiovascular
activities, like jumping rope, increase the number of calories
you burn. According to the Harvard Me