Jump Rope Digest: June 2025 | #News

Halfway through the year, full speed ahead.

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. Tag us @elitejumpsco and we might just share your highlight with our crew of jumpers around the world.

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1. Jump Rope News You Might Have Missed 📰

Jump rope isn’t just cardio. It’s a neural upgrade. 

Every time you train with a rope, your neuromuscular system gets sharper. You're training your body to fire faster, coordinate better, and move more efficiently. That’s why many athletes, especially in boxing, MMA, CrossFit, and HIIT, lean into jump rope training as a staple. It's speed, agility, and strength—all in one rope.

This article, published in Scientific Reports in 2023, found that 12 weeks of jump rope training significantly improved both dynamic balance and hitting consistency in junior tennis players. The study concluded that combining jump rope exercises with traditional warm-up routines was more effective than warm-ups alone. 

It recommends incorporating specific jump rope drills such as forward and reverse alternating jumps, cross jumps, and squatting single-leg variations between warm-ups and technical drills in youth tennis training sessions to enhance overall performance and competitive readiness.¹

2. Foot Speed Starts Here: Rewire Your Reflexes ⚡

The first time you pick up a rope, it might feel like chaos—feet tangled, rhythm off, timing just out of reach. But stick with it, and something starts to shift. Your body begins to recognize the pattern. Your feet react quicker. Your hands move with purpose. That’s the beauty of jump rope for agility and speed—it rewires how you move. With consistent training, your muscles fire faster, your coordination sharpens, and control becomes second nature. Our latest tips are designed to help you build that rhythm and efficiency, no complicated setup required.

We broke it all down in June with our latest article, "How To Use Jump Rope to Improve Foot Speed: Drills, Tips & Training Plan"

Try our drills using your speed jump rope or PVC jump rope for faster results.

3. Jumping Rope = Stronger Grip + Longer Life 🤝

Weaker grip strength has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease, cognitive decline, and even early death. We recently came across an article from Verywell Health that highlights just how important grip strength really is. It might matter more than you think.

This is where jump rope for strength plays a powerful role. Rope jumping has been shown to enhance grip strength, improve wrist stability, and increase arm control. These benefits are especially valuable for athletes in racquet or throwing sports, as well as anyone recovering from upper body injuries.