TikTok users are trying out the new skipping challenge only to realize they have forgotten this cherished childhood activity.
A vigorous physical activity that can help you burn around 900 calories in an hour, skipping is a great workout that helps you stay fit and lose weight. During our childhood, it was a fun outdoor activity, but with the advent of phones and video games, everyone replaced these outdoor activities with technological gadgets.
These gadgets give us instant gratification but do not yield concrete results that are beneficial in the long run. This distance from outdoor physical activities was reflected in the latest TikTok trend, where adults were trying to skip only to realize that with time they had forgotten how to do it.
Here you see how “the husband,” thought that he knew how to skip, as he must have frequently done so in his childhood. But he is surprised to find out that his body has forgotten how to skip.
This is a fun group challenge that you can do with your friends, family, and colleagues. It is definitely amusing to find out who does or does not remember how to skip. It will be more fun if someone in your group, who never did skipping as a child, tries this activity for the first time.
More about the skipping challenge on TikTok
You don’t necessarily need a skipping rope to do this challenge. Aside from how fun this challenge can be it is also a reminder of the importance of participating in outdoor activities from time to time.
Skipping has numerous health benefits. From improving your heart rate, blood pressure, and immune system to toning your muscles in the lower and upper body, skipping is a full-body workout. By just skipping for 15 minutes every day, you will feel much healthier, lighter, and more productive.
Regular physical activity improves your mood and boosts your energy. It also helps you combat several health conditions like anxiety and high blood pressure. Lastly, a workout session stimulates brain chemicals that regulate your mood, emotions, and sleep.
