As a PE teacher for 23 years and a competitive jump rope coach for 10 years, I had plenty of opportunities to work with young children teaching them to jump rope. Here are a few strategies I used when teaching kids to starting jumping.Set Up for Success Pick the right rope. I recommend starting with a beaded rope. These are ultra durable for using on any surface, and they make a "tick tick" sound that's helpful for practicing timing. Kids also seem to love the bright colors ..read more

Looking for something fun to do with your kids? Want an activity for your students that encourages a healthy lifestyle? Try making your own jump rope, a fun DIY project that can be accomplished in just a few minutes. When I started my jump rope company, we used to make all our beaded jump ropes by hand at our house. I have four kids, and our family spent many an evening hanging out and making jump ropes together. (Tip: some of the joy of making your own jump rope will wear off after ..read more

I worked in customer service for BuyJumpRopes for a few months, and when I was helping guests pick a rope, I always asked the same question first: “Do you prefer beaded ropes or licorice ropes?” To new jumpers, this terminology can be confusing, so if you’re one of those wondering which rope is best for you, keep reading. First, our beaded ropes are typically made of Polypropylene beads, and our licorice ropes are made of PVC cord. We have many variations of each type of rope, but ..read more

Once upon a time choosing a jump rope was easy … you had a choice between the beaded one or the leather one. Now, as rope jumping has grown in popularity for fitness and as a sport, you have seemingly endless varieties and styles of ropes to choose from.  In fact, we get calls and emails every day from people asking for help choosing a jump rope. This guide is based on 20 years of customer reviews & feedback and my experience as a jump rope coach, competitive jumper, and PE teac ..read more

Maybe your vision of jumping rope is tripping about PE class with a beaded rope and a bunch of 12 year olds. We get it. We were there too. But if you haven’t picked up a jump rope since, 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 (and a lot cooler than you think).#1 - Calorie Cooker Very few exercises burn calories like jump rope. Even jumping at a very moderate rate  burns 10 to 16 calorie ..read more

As a jump rope coach I've helped size thousands of jump ropes over the years. While the standard "hold it up to your armpits" method is useful as a general guide, it's not specific enough for the unique styles and goals of each individual, especially for people who want to improve at rope jumping.Determine proper jump rope length for:Kids & BeginnersFitnessDouble UndersCompetition Speed JumpingFreestyle & TricksBasic Sizing ChartFor beaded and licorice ropes, start with a jump rope in the length ..read more

How to Pick Your RopeIn my 20+ years as a jump rope competitor and coach I've worked with thousands of athletes looking to improve their skill with double unders. I get asked all the time for my recommendation on jump ropes. These are the jump ropes I bring to my double under clinics and recommend based on skill level (and price).Updated 11.18.21 Recommendation Model Skill Level Price Best Overall Surge 3.0 ..read more

Maybe you're a PE teacher or PTA leader or school administrator. If you've been tasked with the responsibility of buying jump ropes for your students, we want to help you look like a hero. There are literally thousands of jump rope suppliers out there and weeding through all of them to find the best jump ropes for your students can be overwhelming. If you only take one thing away from this article, we hope you remember that buying jump ropes should be a long-term investment, not a yearly p ..read more