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Adrienn Banhegyi's long list of accomplishments in the sport of jump rope (World and European Jump Rope Champion, world record holder, Cirque du Soleil performer) have led some led some to call her the "jump rope girl" and the "best jumper in the world". At the very least, she's one of the greatest ambassador for jump rope, having started jump rope fitness and schools programs, created jump rope fitness certifications and traveled all over the globe as a jump rope performing artist.&n …

When I started my first jump rope team in 1998, I had to DIG to find any resources that would help me. Here are four starting points I'd recommend for getting your own team going. Buy Some Guides: The Jump Rope Curriculum ($64.95) is a motivational program designed for teachers and coaches to help get a jump rope program started. This curriculum is very effective in teaching children the skills they need in a fun and motivating atmosphere. Lesson plan, posters, and complete instructions a …

Through my many years as an athlete, coach and physical educator, I have come across several helpful tips for making your cable jump rope last longer. It can be frustrating to pull out your rope for a workout only to have it all kinked and not work correctly. Follow these tips and you will have a rope in full working condition.Tip #1: Coil your rope properly The biggest culprit behind damaged cable ropes is improper storage. People will casually throw or stuff a rope into their gym bag. …

Everyone knows jumping rope takes endurance, coordination and skill. Because it is so physically demanding, jumping rope can help develop quickness, agility and overall athleticism. But in order to reap any of these benefits, you must first possess good skipping form and efficiency.  What is skipping efficiency? Skipping efficiency is your ability to endure long enough bouts of skipping to elicit training benefits. It’s great if you are able to jump rope, but if you ar …

A curated collection of the best jump rope videos on the web - videos that inspire us!1. Jump Rope Team Showstoppers 2. Jump Rope Freestyle Girl Killing It! 3. GoPro View of Freestyle Tricks 4. Insane Double Dutch Speed5. Super Slow-mo Doubles 6. Jumping with Flaming Ropes 7. Ridiculous Speed Jumping …