Make Your Own Jump Rope

When we got the kit we started by looking online to determine how to measure for a correct length jumprope for each child.

Make your own jump rope.

The kids liked making their own color combos and we even combined 2 pieces of rope to make a long jumprope for double dutch jumping. Jumping rope builds muscle and stamina and it s a great cardio workout. Note if this project is for a child under the age of 10 years an 8 foot rope may fit better. I have four kids and our family spent many an evening hanging out and making jump ropes together.

Jumping rope is a vigorous and effective cardiovascular exercise. Making a nearly indestructible jump rope for yourself or for your child is an easy money saving project. Plus it can burn over 600 calories an hour. Jumping rope can be done just about anywhere.

Many athletes jump rope as a warm up or as part of their workout routine. Try making your own jump rope a fun diy project that can be accomplished in just a few minutes. Some of the joy of making your own jump. 60 seconds work 60 seconds rest.

9 to 10 foot braided polyester not poly or polypropylene rope 1 4 to 5 16 thick. You can make your own jump rope so you can customize the length weight and materials. 2 shiny steel 3 8 washers. It s way cheaper than buying a membership to the gym and you can bring a jump rope anywhere.

When we got the kit we started by looking online to determine how to measure for a correct length jumprope for each child. The kids liked making their own color combos and we even combined 2 pieces of rope to make a long jumprope for double dutch jumping. You can make your very own jump rope and design it just the way you like it in under an hour with just a few materials. Jump ropes are a lot of fun and a great way to exercise.

Your aim here is to jump as high as you can so that you are able to make a double revolution with the rope for each jump.