Jumping rope isn't just a pastime for children on the playground. It’s a dynamic workout that can offer numerous health and fitness benefits, including superior endurance. If you're an athlete looking to improve your endurance, whether as a runner, boxer, cyclist, triathlete, or swimmer, training with jump ropes can help you meet and surpass your goals. In this post, we'll discuss more about endurance training and its benefits. We also offer several jump rope exercises to help you start increasing your cardiovascular and muscular stamina. What Is Endurance Training? In the broad land ..read more

There's no question that working out is good for you. It can help improve your overall health, reduce your risk of chronic diseases, and even make you feel happier and more relaxed. However, getting started on a workout routine can be tough. That's why motivation is key. When you know the why behind your workout routines, it's easier to find the drive to stick with it, even when you don't feel like it. Keep reading for our best tips for how to stay motivated to work out and achieve your fitness goals.  Here’s How to Stay Motivated to Work Out Let's face it, we all have ..read more

Question - how fun are your workouts? Think about that. How much do you really enjoy the workouts that you’re doing? When it comes to building a workout program, the fun factor is often ignored by many trainers. If anything – it goes highly underrated. But let’s back it up for a second – For a workout program to be effective, it must be consistent. For it to be consistent, you must want to do it on a regular basis. For you to want to do it on a regular basis, you have to enjoy it. And for you to enjoy it, it has to have an element of fun in it. That’s how we ..read more

When it comes to success in fitness, consistency is everything.  Regardless of the activity you choose, you have to do it over and over again before you see any results.  And that’s usually not easy.  Creating fitness habits starts with creating mindset habits.  Suppose you’ve struggled with sticking to a fitness routine instead of taking long breaks, cooking at home regularly instead of ordering takeout, or reading at night instead of endlessly scrolling through social media. In that case, it’s most likely that you haven’t strengthened those behaviours with habit form ..read more

Whatup Crossropers! It’s Dan and Brandon from Jump Rope Dudes back again to help you burn some serious calories with the jump rope. If you're looking for some great fat-burning workouts, we've put together a badass jump rope HIIT workout to help you burn off those stubborn pounds. Jumping rope has many benefits, including unique results from jump rope training. Learn more about these benefits here. Let's jump right to it. Jump Rope HIIT Workout for Fat Loss? Why is the jump rope so badass? It comes down to one word: Efficiency. A 30-minute jump rope HIIT workout can burn approximatel ..read more

There are many ways to use jump rope training to reach your fitness goals. One of the things we like to do in our workouts and fitness challenges is mix jump rope intervals with bodyweight exercises. This combination gives you the versatility and freedom to keep your workouts fun, fresh, and effective.  In this post, we'll show you 10 bodyweight exercises (with modifications) that you can pair with your jump rope training to create powerful weightless workouts. 1. Mountain Climbers Mountain climbers are at the top of the list because they work really well for improving endurance, core str ..read more

There’s nothing quite like a runner’s high.  Runners will agree; the sense of accomplishment from running further and faster than the day before is like no other feeling.  With that said, we’re here to settle the debate on jumping rope vs running.  Which cardio option is going to give you a better workout?  In today’s post, we’re going to discuss jumping rope vs running. Then, we’ll cover a few different scenarios where you might find the jump rope the better training option, digging a little deeper into the benefits of jumping rope. “I just love that I can ..read more

Weight training is a proven way to build muscle and increase strength. When combined with cardio, it takes on a whole new meaning of efficiency for losing weight, burning calories, and improving your strength training capabilities. So, how does weight training and jump roping benefit you? Read on to find out the facts about weight training, aerobic exercise, and how to capitalise on your fitness goals when you combine the two in your workouts or with a weighted jump rope. What is Weight Training? Weight training, strength training, resistance training–whatever you want to call it, know t ..read more

At Crossrope, we’re a big fan of partner workouts. We know from studies that working out with a buddy can help you exercise more. Whether it’s your neighbour, your significant other, or a friend from work, having a companion to workout with is one of the ways to keep your exercise commitments, have more fun, and break out of an exercise rut. Today, we’re offering up some ideas of specific workouts you can do with a partner. These two-person exercises can be modified to your comfort level and are designed to be fun, motivating, and challenging. Let’s get started!  Creating Y ..read more

For Greg Banks, Monday, June 5 seemed just like any other day. He woke up, ate breakfast, went to work and then hit the gym for his usual workout. Little did he know that the crucial moments following his workout would change his life forever. “I suddenly felt really light-headed, and my chest was super tight. I knew something was very wrong.” At 51, Greg was in incredible shape. He’d maintained an active lifestyle, and always made fitness a priority. Needless to say, post-workout dizziness was not the norm for him. Minutes later, the room went dark. Greg collapsed on the floor and lay unrespo ..read more