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Where To Find Jump Rope Challenges?

One of the easiest ways to develop new habits or learn a new skill is by setting yourself small challenges which you can consistently achieve. This gives momentum to the learning process and increases enjoyment tenfold. Jump rope offers countless ways for you to challenge yourself through complex and creative combos. If you’re looking for some inspiration for jump rope challenges then there’s a place you can go which offers the largest library of challenges on the internet. Nateflix.

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Can You Jump Rope Without Shoes?

Most people spend the majority of their lives in shoes or trainers, and with this comes a lot of padding and comfort. Very few spend significant amounts of time barefoot, let alone exercising this way. A simple question to should ask yourself is - would you go running without shoes? If not, why not? It’s the same for jumping rope.

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How To Learn Jump Rope Tricks?

As a professional jump rope coach, one of my missions is to make jump rope as accessible as possible, so I believe no one should have to pay to start. For beginners, it can be hard to know where to start. There is so much to learn and it all seems so impressive and impossible simultaneously. But rest assured, there is an easy way to get started if you’re new to jumping rope.

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Why Does My Jump Rope Keep Hitting My Feet?

If your jump rope keeps hitting your feet, you might think to yourself that your rope is too short. But, it’s most likely the opposite - it’s too long. When the rope is too long and not adjusted appropriately to the jumper’s height, the added slack in the rope forces the jumper to subconsciously extend their arms further to compensate and regain tightness in the cord. And so the cycle repeats until the rope either hit their head or feet as it passes around them.

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Why Does My Jump Rope Keep Hitting My Head?

If your jump rope keeps hitting your head, you might think to yourself that your rope is too short. But, it’s most likely the opposite - it’s too long. But how? When a new jumper starts, they often use their rope unadjusted in its original condition. This may be a 9ft or 10ft rope. For 99% of people, this is simply too long.

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