Hello Jump Ropers! We know that jump roping will make you better as a person and as an athlete, so what do you need to get started?  Many think that you just need a jump rope and go out and try some double-unders, like that boxer you saw on TV!     Wrong! Of course, you need a good pair of athletic shoes and a place to jump, but I’m not talking about those obvious things.  I’m talking about proper step by step progress.  Remember, we’re looking to incorporate jump roping into your lifestyle, not just try it for five minutes one day, figure it’s too hard, and ..read more

Hello, jump ropers!   The jump to learn this week finalizes the four basic jumps.  If you dominate these four you will find that learning all the other ones will be quite easy.  This new jump is the running jump.   The running jump is not complicated, but I’ve been surprised how many people struggle to do it smoothly.  It is extremely essential towards expanding your list of jumps in your repertoire, so do not underestimate it.    This jump also opens a lot of fun to be enjoyed with your jump rope because it now allows you to move around and even go for a jum ..read more

They come every year, those New Year’s resolutions. You stick to them for a bit, but after a while it gets old and you forget about it. I’m willing to bet the reason you give up is because it’s not fun or it doesn’t really benefit you. Your fitness goals aren’t just boring, they’re expensive. You have to pay that gym membership, and you’re surrounded by sweaty strangers who also don’t want to be there. CHANGE THAT. Jump roping is the epitome of benefitting your body AND having fun at the same time. It’s not expensive, and you’re getting in better shape than those gym people could ever wish for ..read more

Hello Jump Ropers!   Last week we talked a little about the benefits of jumping rope, but in discussing with some friends, I again got the common ‘I can’t because my knees are bad’ excuse.  Wanna know a secret? My beat up knees are precisely why I got into jump roping some time ago.   The years are starting to pile up. In the early 80’s I had a bad injury on my right knee from wiping out on a dirt bike. In the late 80’s I busted my right knee again, this time playing college rugby.  And in the late 90’s I messed up again on a dirt bike and busted… you guessed it - my right ..read more

Unless you go to a boxing gym, you just don’t see too many people jumping rope.  Our mission is to change that.  Whether you are looking to live a healthier lifestyle, or you want to become a better athlete in any sport, you’ve come to the right place. This is the first of a series of blogs to get the word out about jumping rope.  Every week will explore fun facts, some history, and some knowledge about jumping rope, and share tips so you can start jumping, step by step.  If you stick with it, you will become hooked, and on your way to excellent shape.   So, let ..read more

We all know that motivation is the key to getting things done. We know that with a good playlist or with someone who challenges us, we can accomplish so much. So much… but not enough. Discipline is what makes the difference. As a senior in high school, a normal week for me was to wake up at 4:52 (I liked weird numbers), go to practice at 5:30, go to school at 7:30, go back to practice at 3:30, have dinner, do homework, repeat. Other days it was school, practice, lift, teach kids how to swim, homework, dinner, repeat. It wasn’t motivation that got me through that. It was discipline. It was comm ..read more