Jump Nation on CBBC

The two boys I have (one is 4 the other 2) where channel hopping when we found this.

This absolutely fabulous skipping competition is available to watch on the CBBC website.

The Reebok Speed Jump Rope

Arrived this morning from Newitts. I've tried it round the back but it was too dark, cold and icy to do more than a couple of jumps.

Waiting for my new rope

So the rope is ordered. I actually shopped around and got one from Newitts
I still got the points from Clushop Rewards

Anyway whilst I'm waiting I've been looking at the BRSA website.
The British Rope Skipping Association website shows info on all manner of things
involving skipping in the UK.
From training and workshops to news on competitions and tips on how to get the most
out of the sport.

Skipping rope supplier on the web.

I found a website that sell skipping ropes. I know there are a lot of supplier out there but this one will give me ClubRewards Loyalty points as well as a discount. Grab a Club Rewards Membership for free here and find
Sport-Thieme in the shopping mall.So a search for "skipping".

I think I'll go for this one


There are tons more of other Skipping Products available at Sport-Thieme

Why do Boxers Skip and what is a double dutch?

Ok I'm slightly overweight (6', 17st ,36old) and I 'm looking for something to keep fit.
My father used to box when he was a policeman in London in the swinging sixties and tought us to skip
when we were young.
After watching a programme with my children today called Jump Nation- a skipping competition I've decided to take up skipping.
But there are two questions to answer.
Why do Boxers skip? From a trawl of the web it seems that it improves stamina, fitness levels and helps with the footwork.


Here's how to skip like a boxer. This is Tommy Broadbent from Leeds,UK




And what is a Double Dutch?
We'll it's a technique that can be seen in this video of the Texas A&M Jump Rope Team




So I'm off to look for my skipping rope or even I might buy a new one.