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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 …

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 …

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 …

When I started out with jump ropes as a fitness coach 20 years ago it was mostly a fringe sport limited to boxers and playgrounds. But in the last few years jump rope has gone mainstream. Celebrities have started incorporating jump rope into their fitness routines. CrossFit has spawned a whole new jump rope sport (double unders). And jump ropes hang in just about every gym in America. With all this growth, fitness companies have taken notice ... in a big way, developing jump ropes of …

Looking for a few jump rope games to try with your PE class, jump rope team or after school group? Here are a few I've found that worked well both during my time as a PE teacher and as a jump rope coach. See below for full instructions and (some) videos.The Whirlwind ChallengeJump Rope MathRelay RaceCat & MouseJump Rope Water SplashCatch MeAction JumpingFollow MePartner JumpingSnake in the GrassJump the MountainHelicopterJump the RiverThe Whirlwind ChallengeBest Group Size: 6 or more ki …