Jump Rope

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Jump rope (American English) or skipping rope (British English) is the primary tool used in the game of skipping played by children and many young adults, where one or more participants jump over a rope swung so that it passes under their feet and over their heads. This may consist of one participant turning and jumping the rope, or a minimum of three participants taking turns, two of whom turn the rope while one or more jumps. This is called long rope. Sometimes the latter is played with two turning ropes; this form of the activity is called Double Dutch and is significantly more difficult. Jump-rope rhymes are often chanted beginning when the skipper jumps in and ending when the skipper is tripped up.

History

The exact origin of jumping rope is unclear; however, jump rope dates back all the way to the Egyptians and aborigines of Australia. The first jump ropes are said to be made of bamboo and vines found in jungles. Jumping along with these items led to what is today referred to as jump roping. Some say it originated in China, while Western versions are said to have originated around 1600 B.C. in Egypt. The first real evidence of jump rope as an activity is seen in medieval paintings. Children rolled hoops and jumped were some of the first to jump rope in America which brought about the variation of jump rope called “Double Dutch.” In the 1940s and 1950’s jump rope became the game of choice for city or town children because any one could play and it only required a rope. The 1970s brought an increased interest to jump rope as a way to achieve physical fitness and health. Since then, jump rope events and programs have emerged and jumping rope has become part of many different exercise training regimens.

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Websites

Jumprope.com - The World's Rope Skipping Experts®
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Skipping rope - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bodybuilding.com - Jump Rope Training.
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How to Jump Rope: 3 Methods - wikiHow
How to Jump Rope. Jumping rope is a great calorie-burner, as well as a fun playground activity. Here's how to get started.www.wikihow.com/Jump-Rope

Video
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Blogs

jump rope marathon | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
kindergarten and 5th grade went first thing this morning.nobody@flickr.com (glitzypursegirl)19 Hours 45 Minutes agohttp://www.flickr.com/photos/49754167@N00/

Competitive Jump Rope: Born in the Inner City and Bred in the ...
Perched on the gym bleachers, Taryn Marriott bounces her knees up and down in a nervous trot, her eyes wide with fear. 'I just want to get a medal,' she says. The 8-year-old is bean-sprout thin and beautiful, her face p.unknownTuesday, May 08, 2012 5:19 PMhttp://www.browardpalmbeach.com/likeme/signup/

Jump Rope Conditioning For Athletes – Ross Enamait | simple ...
Watching Ross Enamait jump rope is enough to bring even the most seasoned athlete out in a nervous sweat. But don't fret, Ross's new DVD, Jump Rope Conditioning For Athletes brings out the best in even the most ...RannochMonday, May 14, 2012 5:54 PMhttp://www.simplestrength.com/

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Charity for Change: Kindergarten students support injured dolphin - Naples Daily News
That's what happened when Gigi Broccolo's kindergarten class at Calusa Park Elementary School read in the Weekly Reader about Winter, a bottlenose dolphin that lost her tail after becoming entangled in crab trap rope. Winter's story was featured in the ...7 Hours 55 Minutes agowww.naplesnews.com

Salinas school kids jump rope to save hearts - The Salinas Californian
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Spiritual Life: Jump rope champ to speak at Abilene church - ReporterNews.com
He had no friends and thought getting on the jump rope team would be a good way to make friends. From there, Hamilton went on to be a part of Sweetwater's American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart team. And, he won major jump rope championships, ...Friday, May 18, 2012 12:05 AMwww.reporternews.com

Strawser Park gets makeover with Children's Hospital's help - Chillicothe Gazette
Avoid trampolines, rope swings, swinging exercise rings and trapeze bars. » Make sure play equipment is appropriate for your child's age and ability. CHILLICOTHE --A once-empty park now will be a more attractive place for families thanks to an ...Friday, May 18, 2012 7:32 AMwww.chillicothegazette.com

School Playgrounds Are Perfect for Summer Workouts - Yahoo! Sports
Run a few laps on the track, then move to the playground equipment and do some strength training, then move on to some jump rope cardio and repeat. You can make the workout whatever you want to best suit your needs. Efron was not using the standard ...10 Hours 6 Minutes agosports.yahoo.com

Local Business

USA Jump Rope
2431 Crosstimbers Street
Huntsville
TX
United States
Tel: (936) 295-3332

The Jump Rope Store
3059 Northwest Yeon Avenue
Portland
OR
United States
Tel: (503) 226-4221

Heartbeat Enterprises Inc
6655 Dobbin Rd # 2
Columbia
MD
United States
Tel: (410) 381-8553

Jump Rope Technology Inc
16048 Barn Swallow Place
Woodbridge
VA
United States
Tel: (703) 580-6302

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