30 Day Jump Rope Double Under Mastery Challenge

May 22, 2013 by 75 Comments

jump rope challengeOh boy.

It’s that time again.

I want you to dust off your trainers, tighten up your laces, and dig up that jump rope one more time.

It’s time for another challenge.

The last jump rope challenge was a smashing success. We had nearly 250 participants from all over the world come together to achieve over one million jump rope revolutions in 30 days.

I’m still rubbing my eyes in disbelief.

And now we’re going to do it again.

But this time we’re going to do things a little differently.

This won’t be just a simple challenge. No way. This is going to be one incredible learning experience.

Over the next 30 days, we’re going to help you master one of the most powerful and intense jump rope variations on the planet.

A variation that every jump rope ninja needs to have in his arsenal.

The double under.

Let’s begin. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Challenge, Jump Rope Training, Skipping Rope

Introducing my First Premium Training Guide: Jump Rope Ninja!

April 24, 2013 by 21 Comments

Jump Rope Ninja ProgramWoooww!

I can’t believe it’s done. It’s actually complete!

19, 000 words, hours upon hours of video capturing and editing, and numerous series of finger cramps and headeaches later, my first premium training guide is finally finished.

And I couldn’t be more happy with how it turned out.

It’s hard to describe the amount of time, work, and creativity that went into putting this program together. Long nights and longer weekends were the norm for months, but I’ll tell you this…

It was more than worth it.

I’ve learned a lot over the course of this entire creation process and, today, I’m very excited to share with you something I’ve poured my heart into for the past few months.

So, without further ado, I’m happy to announce the release of my very first training program:

Jump Rope Ninja: Build a Better Body with a Jump Rope

Let me tell you what it’s all about. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Product Release, Skipping Rope

30 Day Jump Rope Challenge Summary (or how 246 Jumpers Reached One Million Revolutions)

April 3, 2013 by 17 Comments

Jump Rope Challenge SummaryI’ll be honest.

I’m still rubbing my eyes in disbelief.

In 150 minutes of jumping rope spread across 30 days, we have collectively completed over one million jump rope revolutions!

One. Point. Three. Million. Jumps. (to be exact)

Deep breath taken.

As I allow everything to sink in, I can finally begin to not only comprehend, but also appreciate everything that has happened during the 30 day jump rope challenge.

I really couldn’t have expected the level of participation, camaraderie, and undying effort that people have put into these last 30 days.

This post is dedicated to the 246 participants that joined me in this challenge.

You guys are absolutely incredible.

Let’s look back. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Challenge, Skipping Rope

30 Day Jump Rope Challenge

February 13, 2013 by 244 Comments

jump rope challenge

UPDATE: Brand new jump rope challenge is starting on June 03, 2013! Click here to sign up!

Back in July, I asked you guys to do 100 kettlebell swings every single day for 30 days straight.

Sounds a bit insane, I know.

But the feedback and response I got from the 30 day kettlebell swing challenge was incredible and I was beyond excited to see so many people follow through the entire 30 days.

Much was gained from that challenge.

What most of us thought was going to be a physically demanding challenge turned out to be something completely different.

Something deeper. More stimulating.

It turned out that the act of having to consistently do the same thing every single day was far more of a mental challenge than anything else.

It was about breaking through personal barriers and fighting the demons in our minds that make us doubt ourselves.

It was about tearing through our perceived limitations.

Because no matter what was going on in your day, you knew, in the back of your mind somewhere, that  those swings had to get done. It didn’t matter what situation or limitation you were facing, you had to get it done. Period.

And that’s the part of the challenge that people loved the most. The part they benefited from the most. It wasn’t the swings themselves that were difficult. It was about finding a way to get them done when every fiber in your body was resisting it.

And now, it’s time to embark on a new challenge.

Only this time it’s going to be much bigger. Much more intense. And you’ll have new barriers to break through. New demons to fight. New obstacles to conquer. But, if you stick with me, I promise that it will be more than worth it.

I hope you’re ready! [Read more...]

Filed Under: Challenge, Skipping Rope

Jump Rope Training: The Beauty and Power of HEAVY Jump Ropes

January 9, 2013 by 8 Comments

Heavy Jump RopesAbout two years ago, I went on an adventure of a lifetime.

My mission: train Muay Thai in Thailand.

It was the most incredible four weeks of my life. I completely immersed myself in a culture and a sport of tradition that demanded peak physical conditioning and flawless technique. It was something completely new to me, yet it felt like second nature.

Aside from our morning 10km runs, sparring sessions, bag work and bodyweight training sessions, one of the tools that we most frequently used was the jump rope.

Only Muay Thai fighters don’t use your typical speed ropes (like boxers do).

Nope.

These guys are on another level. They use heavy jump ropes.

Let me tell you why… [Read more...]

Filed Under: Skipping Rope, Training Equipment

CrossRope: The Ultimate Jump Rope Training System

December 12, 2012 by 25 Comments

crossrope jump rope training systemIf you’re a ninja like I am, you know just how effective a jump rope can be.

It’s simple. It’s cheap. It’s portable.

It works.

But as simple as the design of the rope is, there are people out there who are constantly pushing the envelope. People who are constantly integrating new technology with old, classic design.

(PS – I love these people)

So it’s not very often I find a fitness tool that I’m super excited about. Last time it happened was with the kettlebell and that was years ago.

But over the past few months, I’ve had an opportunity to test a brand new fitness tool – a revolution in jump rope training.

Her name is the CrossRope.

And I must be honest – I’ve fallen in love with her.

Here’s the story… [Read more...]

Filed Under: Skipping Rope, Training Equipment

Two Simple Skipping Workouts to Spark your Imagination

May 11, 2012 by 32 Comments

Lately I’ve been doing a lot of skipping.

Just can’t help it.

Simple and addicting. You can’t go wrong with that combination.

The beautiful thing about skipping is that you’re only limited by your imagination. By your creativity.

Once you master the most basic fundamentals and get your timing down, the doors open up. There’s so much room to play around and experiment. To test. To explore!

I just wanted to show you two simple little skipping workouts I’ve come up with (on the fly). It might give you some ideas you can use to create your own little workouts.

Here they are… [Read more...]

Filed Under: Skipping Rope

Jump Rope Manifesto: Complete Guide to Skipping Rope

April 11, 2012 by 229 Comments

jump ropeNot too long ago, I put up a simple little video on my YouTube channel.

It was just me showcasing a bunch of different skipping variations with a nice tune bumpin’ in the background.

Nothing special.

Well, in less than 7 months, the video has been viewed over 70 thousand times! (I still can’t believe so many people want to watch me skip…kinda cool!) And it seems like they genuinely liked it because the video has over 650 likes.

But more important than anything, the video has sparked some interest. Hundreds of comments and questions were posted under the video (see here) with people looking to get started with skipping. Mission accomplished.

I noticed, however, that a lot of the same questions kept coming up. A lot of people didn’t know where to get started. So, with all this wisdom brewing up in my head (separate from the ego), I thought it would only make sense to put together an in-depth post to answer every single question (and then some) that was asked. Due to its level of detail, the post is a little lengthy (sorry), but it’s jam-packed with useful information. You’ll find everything you need to know about skipping rope.

I have appropriately named it the Jump Rope Manifesto.

I hope you guys find it useful.

Let’s get started…

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Filed Under: Skipping Rope, Training Equipment

23 Skipping Rope Exercises – Extended [VIDEO]

November 20, 2011 by 18 Comments

What’s up guys!

So a while ago, I put together a post titled 10 Skipping Rope Exercises for a Better Body. I put a lot of time into the article because I really believe in the power and benefits of skipping rope.

This is definitely one piece of equipment you would want to add to your toolbox.

As I mentioned before, I am constantly looking for ways to incorporate skipping into my training routines. That’s why I keep playing around with different foot patterns and hand placements. You’ll see what I’m talking about in a second.

Like I did with my push up variation article, I decided to put together a video for you guys so you can see exactly what I’m talking about. On top of that, I’ve added an extra 13 variations to bring it to a total of 23 skipping rope exercises you can test and add to your routine. I hope you enjoy it!

Here’s the video:

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Filed Under: Skipping Rope, Video Post

10 Skipping Rope Exercises for a Better Body

June 4, 2011 by 67 Comments

Hey guys!

So, in a recent post I wrote about my affection for skipping and the incredible benefits of skipping rope.

But today is a new day.

Today, I want to talk about something new, something different. I want to show you how you can progress your skipping routine by adding some cool variations.

I want to show you a few skipping rope exercises that can help you build an incredible body.

Let’s get started…

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