All PVC ropes from Coach Chris are fully adjustable. You can alter the length of your rope as you progress or to suit different styles.

Online you will come across cordless jump ropes, usually with a digital counter for measuring calories and jumps. These seem like the perfect solution for someone struggling to pick up the technique when starting jump rope. Unfortunately, like with most things in life, there are no shortcuts.

In jump rope, there are countless ways to express yourself through the complex and creative combos you can put together. If you’re looking for some inspiration for jump rope challenges, then there’s a place you can go which offers the most expansive library of challenges on the internet. Nateflix.

The TJ is a high-level multiple under skill where the jumper performs a triple under whilst crossing their arm under their leg (known as a Toad). It’s one of the first leg crosses, multiple unders most jumpers learn as they become more advanced.

The beautiful thing about jump rope is how much creativity there is in all skills and styles. It’s truly endless. However, for someone trying to learn to jump rope, this can be intimidating and leave them feeling overwhelmed. Rest assured. Skills can be in eight simple categories.

All beaded ropes from Coach Chris are fully adjustable. The length can be adjusted as you progress, or to suit different styles.

Like most sports, jump rope is fraught with myths about both its benefits and risks. Often these myths are baseless misconceptions, ignorant of the nuance and caveats the truth behind them always includes. Let’s look at five of the biggest myths that plague jump rope.

Each type of jump rope has its purpose. No one jump rope is objectively the best. It is all about context and application. Let’s look at a few key types and compare the benefits of each.

A jump rope is a pretty simple workout tool in and of itself. Yet, there exist several variations on the age-old design. No one jump rope is objectively better than another. They all have a purpose. Deciding which is best to buy is all about context and application.

As simple as a workout tool as a jump rope is, there are a few variations on the age-old design. Each type of jump rope has its purpose. No one jump rope is objectively better or the best; it’s all about context and application.

One of the best aspects of jump rope? It's a diverse exercise tool. In freestyle, there's a whole branch of skills that don’t include jumping. These non-jumping skills include step-throughs, wraps, and releases.

One of the most common reasons people struggle when learning to jump rope is using a rope that is too long. Your rope size is no different to your shoe size. It depends on your body and should fit you appropriately.

There are many styles of jump rope, from traditional competition freestyle to the minimalist boxer style. In recent years, thanks in part to the explosion in jump rope’s popularity on TikTok and Instagram due to the global pandemic, a jump rope style has emerged called Dance Rope.

The main reason to invest in a beaded rope for freestyle is added weight. Hard beads have historically been the default for 20+ years. Soft beads are a newer invention. The main ‘selling point’ of soft beads is that they’re quieter when they hit the ground. But what’s the real difference? Is one better than the other?

Jump rope can be a very effective tool in weight loss due to how efficiently it burns calories, but is it safe? Can I jump rope if I’m really overweight without injuring myself?

It’s a common phrase that’s thrown around when promoting the sport; “jumping rope is great for fat loss.” Sadly, it’s just not that simple.

Jump rope is commonly promoted as a ‘full-body workout’ which targets all the muscles in your body. However, sadly, this is not true. Jump rope is not a full-body workout.

Jumping rope without shoes is something you’ll see a lot of people doing and recommending, and although it has some purported benefits, it’s important to understand the risks first before trying it.

‘Toning’ is a buzzword in the fitness industry that is used to mean increasing the visibility of muscle definition by either, or both increasing muscle size itself and reducing the fat on and around it. In this sense, jump rope will help tone your legs, but it might not be the most effective way to achieve that goal.

Jump rope is a cardiovascular exercise which primarily targets the cardiovascular system through low-intensity extended periods of movement. But is it aerobic or anaerobic?