Get Skipping

It’s time to dig out that skipping rope, as Michael learns that
the popular childhood pastime could have big benefits for health
and wellbeing, especially as we get older. Professor Urs
Granacher from the University of Freiburg, shares how skipping is
a form of jumping exercise, which could help increase not just
our speed, but could also help us age healthily. These exercises
help increase muscle power and can also strengthen our bones. Our
volunteer Shona, a new mum based in Shetland, uses skipping as an
excuse to get outside.


Series Producer: Nija Dalal-Small Science Producer: Catherine
Wyler Researcher: Sophie Richardson Researcher: Will Hornbrook
Production Manager: Maria Simons Editor: Zoe Heron A BBC Studios
production for BBC Sounds / BBC Radio 4.