Let’s start this Friday morning with a fun fact! When I was in elementary school I was on a competitive jump rope team. Seriously. Our team name was the Criss Cross Kids and we were kind of awesome. I still have my uniform and team jacket. Us Criss Cross Kids actually traveled to compete. What did we do in these competitions? Ok, that part is a little hard to remember. I mean it was fifth grade so just a bit of time has passed. I remember lots of double dutch, double unders and carefully planned routines.
I bring this all up because though fifth grade was ummm 20+ years ago, jump rope is still my jam! Back in the day it was just for fun, but now it’s a great staple for working out. I’m happy to report that I’ve maintained some of my skills from fifth grade and can nail back-to-back double unders like nobodies business.
Why You Should Add the Jump Rope To Your Workout Routine
Do you jump rope as part of workouts? If you don’t, consider adding it. You can jump for a couple of minutes as part of a workout warm up, you can throw in quick sets as part of a HIIT routine or you can really get your heart rate going with those back-to-back double unders I mentioned. Also, a jump rope is a super simple and inexpensive item to add to your at-home mini gym. If you need a lightweight piece of equipment to spice up workouts while traveling, it’s easy to throw in your suitcase.
Jump Rope Sculpt & Sweat Workout
As part of my monthly series with DC Refined I created a quick jump rope workout that will get you sweaty and sore. Click HERE to check out the workout.
I’ll give you one more fun fact from my earlier athletic career: in middle school PE we had to run the mile each month and I couldn’t run the whole thing, I always had to walk part of it. Look how far I’ve come! Now that I shared some fun facts, tell me a fun fact about your elementary or middle school experience. Did you do any weird sports or join any embarrassing clubs? Comment below 🙂
Happy weekend everyone!
