
August was all about soaking up the last stretch of summer. Kids were still on vacation, the days were long and hot, and everyone seemed to be squeezing in a little more fun before routines shifted back to school and work.

July was a busy month of traveling here at Elite Jumps! We recently attended both the American Jump Rope Championships in Sioux Falls, SD, and the International Jump Rope Championships in Kawasaki, Japan. For those who are curious about the sport of competitive jump rope, here’s a quick recap of what it was like and what I learned.

Jump rope is a growing sport both in the USA and around the world, with thousands of teams and athletes competing in such events as freestyle jumping, speed jumping, double under jumping and double dutch.

This July has been full of energy, from U.S. Nationals to the World Championships in Japan. Add in the summer sun and school break, and you’ve got a perfect storm for movement, play, and skill-building. Are you a competitive jumper? Or maybe a parent looking to keep the kids active and screen-free? From athletes to social media creators, fighters to kids, jump rope is the perfect summer sidekick.

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.

Half of 2025 is officially in the books—how are your goals coming along? Have you dialed in your jump rope routine? Mastered a new skill? No matter if you’ve just picked up your first rope or you’re chasing cleaner double unders, we’re here cheering you on every jump of the way.

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