Skipping/Dancing Pad = Calories Burned?

Hi everyone, I am just curious since I do a lot of skipping, say around 2000 times a day which takes up about half an hour, does it burn much calories? I am also doing walks 30 mins every day. ;D Although yes I do spend a lot of time sitting down grinding games, are my exercises enough to say the least?What about Dance Dance Rev, is that considered an exercise alternative to other sports? :D :P

DDR is something of an exercise, but I wouldn't recommend relying on it solely. Go running or walking or whatever as well, since DDR only works a few muscle groups. Same with skipping - you'll burn off a moderate amount of energy but it's best to have some variance.

LOL...alright I'll keep that in mind but I did lose 15kg off with the dance dance revolution. I guess I need to ton up some muscles but not too much as girls with muscles, well, it isn't nice:)

I bet if you play DDR & its other clones on the highest, fastest & most insane levels you can burn a lot of Calories, but still as Suiseiseki says, it's better if you have a workout routine that you, your Physician & a fitness expert designed specifically for your built, needs & capabilities.

Play DDR on the hardest level, you will get a great work out XD

I've seen some people dance at those levels...it's freakishly tiring. I've tried a few boss sons but gave up halfway, I get too tired.But obviously you need to have variety because DDR doesn't get overall body workout.Swimming is the best because it doesn't give stress to knees but also exercising a variety of muscle groups. Plus swimming is fun :)

Well, although i rarely exercise. :P
Sometimes i do cycling, walking, swimming(rarest) and play that games....
Walking is better that running(just walk a little faster than normal walk).
Because walking, cycling, swimming, etc. help train your heart.

rpgirl · #1I do a lot of skipping, say around 2000 times a day which takes up about half an hour, does it burn much calories? I am also doing walks 30 mins every day. ;D Although yes I do spend a lot of time sitting down grinding games, are my exercises enough to say the least?

i do about 30 mins running/skipping or rowing plus 30 mins on heavy bag everyday and my fitness is good enough for competition so i would say your ok with what you do

I guess something is better than nothing, I'd love to improve on my fitness level though. Thanks for the info people:)

I lost 30 or so pounds on dance dance rev but stick to regular workouts as much as possible.