Summer Jump Rope Camps – We Come to YOU! At Calgary Skip Squad we provide a fast paced, fun, and high energy environment for children 5+. For a minimum of one hour, the kids will participate in jump rope challenges, games, jump some double dutch, and more! Our athletes will even perform for the participants!…
Category: Recreational Jump Rope
What is Recreational Jump Rope?
Rope skipping is an activity fun for kids and adults, athletes, and non-athletes alike. Not only is skipping fun, it’s also an excellent calorie burner, increases bone density, builds agility, and improves your brain function! Jump rope can help children develop a foundation for all physical fitness activities by improving such things as balance, co-ordination,…
Benefits of Jump Rope
Jump rope is great for all fitness and ability levels. It fits in with all training goals – whether it be fat loss, endurance, strength, or performance. Here’s a quick snapshot of some of the jump rope benefits: Skipping gives a full-body workout. It is especially great for toning and developing the thighs, shins, and…
Jump Rope Can Help with Math & Spelling
How jumping rope may help your children learn math and spelling Published Thursday, February 25, 2016 6:00AM EST Marlene Leung, CTVNews.ca When it comes to children learning math and languages, it may be best to add some jumping jacks to the lesson plan, according to a new Dutch study. The study, conducted by researchers at the University…