If you haven’t picked up a jump rope in a while or you’re just afraid of looking silly at the gym here are a few reasons why jumping rope is one of the very best exercises out there.
Over the past few months, I’ve been experimenting with different types of ropes from Elite Jumps, and I’m excited to share my findings. My goal is to help you decide which jump rope might work best for you, depending on the kind of workout you want to do and the time you have available.
If you’re new to jumping rope, or just considering dipping your toes back in for the first time since your days on the playground, here are our top five recommendations for quickly getting the hang of jump roping.
As we wrap up 2024 and look ahead to 2025, it’s natural to start thinking about what we want to achieve in the new year. Stop drinking, read more, lose weight, etc., etc. Whether it’s adopting healthier habits, learning new skills, or staying consistent with our passions, the possibilities are endless. But here’s the catch: how often do we actually follow through?
Read on as we help you decide the right order for your next workout routine, answering the question, “Should I jump rope before or after weightlifting?”
After you’ve conquered your workout with a basic jump rope, chances are you’ll want to transition to either a speed or weighted version. There are a few main differences between the two that you should be aware of as you make your decision.
It's a common problem: kinks or memory coils in your PVC jump rope cord. Have kinks? No problem! This may sound extreme, but trust us: boil your rope.
You have over 100 different muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your feet. That's a lot of amount of muscle fiber in and around your foot. When you wear shoes, all this muscle fiber around your arches and foot structure is bound and rearranged according to the fit of the shoe. This "binding" is exacerbated when you exercise, which leads to numerous health related injuries and ailments.
We've put a collection of our favorite new and traditional jump songs, rhymes and chants that help keep the cadence while skipping rope. Enjoy these double dutch jump rope songs with your friends and fellow jumpers!
Selecting the right music can have a huge impact on the outcome of your jump rope routine. A song with a higher BPM (125+) is usually best for practicing things that require a higher level of exertion, like double unders or speed jumping.
