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The game of jump rope involves jumping over a turning rope that passes under the feet and over the head. While to children it is an enjoyable game, jumping rope is also an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise for both children and adults, and there are jump rope competitions nationally for those who view it as a sport.
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Fast Facts
- Also called skip rope
- Double Dutch: 2 long ropes with turners at each end
- Chinese Jump Rope: Elastic rope go around your legs
- Materials: Leather, plastic, nylon
- Basic jumps: Figure eight, slalom, straddle, slow jump, double jump
- USA Jump Rope: Main American organization
- Jumping rope burns about 750 calories/hour
- Children have jump rope rhymes to say while jumping
- World record: 50,000 people skipped for 30 seconds in the Netherlands (October 2006)
- Guinness record: 7,632 children skipped for 3 minutes in 85 different locations in the UK (March 2006)
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Tell Us? IN 140 Char @kc2324kc I'm AWFUL at tight rope. Ski jump is my area of expertise. My 11 yr old niece is an ... http://bit.ly/2SYxNb
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10 minutes of barefoot jump rope. 5x500 meters rowing at level 5. 1:50, 1:55, 1:58, 2:05, 2:06
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thinking I'm gunna have to venture further south this summer and find myself some laydeez to train me on the jump rope.
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@kc2324kc I'm AWFUL at tight rope. Ski jump is my area of expertise. My 11 yr old niece is an expert at soccer heading. I suck big time.
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Valeo Speed Jump Rope - $10.00
Valeo's JRS Speed Jump Rope is 10 feet long, adjustable, and constructed of durable, solid rubber rope. It features molded handles with foam grips and sealed ball bearings for an even rotation.
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Harbinger 331200 Trigger Handle 10-Foot Adjustable PVC Jump Rope - $19.54
Stay in shape by jumping rope, one of the most effective methods of cardio training around. Harbingers Trigger Handle PVC Rope is dual-corded, polyvinyl chloride wrapped around cotton to prevent stretching and maintain maximum durability. ...
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Crisscrosses and double-unders are all good for the planet when they are done with the Green Toys Jump Rope. This eco-jumper is made with US-made 100% cotton rope (7 feet long and adjustable) and 100% recycled plastic handles. Little jump...
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Toysmith Chinese Jump Rope - $2.39
Many different tricks can be performed with this unusual jump rope.
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View All Jump Rope Questions (205) | Ask a QuestionIs it possible to jump rope without a rope? Look at the picture, and would this be the same as jumping rope? (3 Answers)You might get the cardiovascular workout from this but I doubt you'll get the timing or hand eye coordination aspect. Boxers do this more for the timing and rhythm than ... read moreDoes anyone know anything about rope light? (2 Answers)I have it in my kitchen under my cabinets, and have never had any problems with it. I found a great resource page n rope lights at the link below. ... read moreIn Mirrors Edge Walkthrough how do I perform the backward jump? (1 Answer)Not sure which platform you're playing this on. Check out the IGN game guide. It provides information on how to perform different moves. http://guides.ign.com/guides/949457/page_2.htmlI hope this is helpful. Also, if ... read moreHow do fires "jump" across several miles of a city? (1 Answer)Hello @leachypeachy, This is typically the result of wind and burning debris (a la sparks) being carried from the burning section of the city (or woods, wherever) and falling on ... read more
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