Let's make Jump Rope mainstream

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’s start with a question:  What is the best workout?  

Simple question, but very difficult answer!  Everyone has their favorite.  A cyclist will insist that the best workout involves a bicycle, while a swimmer will answer that swimming is the best workout. (Or maybe the opposite…)

There is no wrong answer, as it depends on who you ask.  But if we clarify the question a little, we can narrow down the list.  What does ‘best workout’ mean?

For one, it should exercise your whole body, not just parts of it.  Running, playing soccer and cycling are full-body exercises but have a clear focus on the legs.  Boxing is also intense, but it has more of an upper-body focus.  

Many other activities can claim the use of your whole body, but most have a major disadvantage: you can’t ‘just do it’, no pun intended.

To explain this, let’s recall an old quote from the late Steve Jobs when he said that the best camera is the one that you have on you. 

So, no matter how good your camera may be, it is worthless if you don’t have it handy when you want to capture the moment.  Likewise, many workouts require fancy or expensive equipment, other require a team, or an opponent or a special court, or a gym, or a field.  And this can be a great obstacle when you want to just do it. 

That’s where jumping rope separates itself from practically everything else.  It’s a full-body workout that you can enjoy alone, anywhere!  

Let’s bring in 2021 with a journey to a better year and a better you with this great sport.  

Jump On!

-Luis