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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. Official jump rope competitions are held throughout the year in both  in the USA and other parts of the world. The sport continues to see big progressions in skill, with new records seemingly set every year. Below is our regularly updated list of records in the primary jum …

What's the best jump rope for CrossFit and double unders? For years I've worked with CrossFit athletes and competitive jump rope teams to improve their skill with double unders. I get asked all the time to recommend a jump rope for double unders. My answer to this question used to be easier. You could find only a few true "speed ropes" ... now there are hundreds (if not thousands) of options.  I hope you find this article helpful in picking out a high quality speed rope.Recommended …

Jumping Rope has fast become a hit in our generation. Boxers were among the first to discover the amazing cardiovascular and core strength  benefits of skipping rope. More recently, jump rope has seen an explosion of popularity because of the growth of CrossFit. Crossfit includes double under jumping (1 jump, 2 spins of the rope) as an event in their competitions. However, many people with knee problems and back conditions shy away from this type of workout. This is fo …

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 …

If you're having trouble getting the hang of jumping rope, or if you'd just like to improve you skills, start with an online training program or coach. The jump rope coaches listed below have spent thousands of hours practicing and teaching jump rope, and have developed programs and strategies for helping you quickly develop your skipping skill. When I started coaching competitive jump rope teams almost 20 years ago there was no such thing as an "easy way" to learn jump rope. I would tra …