Make Your Own Jump Rope

Jumping rope can be done just about anywhere.

Make your own jump rope.

Some of the joy of making your own jump. Many athletes jump rope as a warm up or as part of their workout routine. 2 shiny steel 3 8 washers. Try making your own jump rope a fun diy project that can be accomplished in just a few minutes.

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. When we got the kit we started by looking online to determine how to measure for a correct length jumprope for each child. Making a nearly indestructible jump rope for yourself or for your child is an easy money saving project.

60 seconds work 60 seconds rest. You can make your own jump rope so you can customize the length weight and materials. We attached the first handle to the rope and just started adding beads. It s way cheaper than buying a membership to the gym and you can bring a jump rope anywhere.

Not galvanized 1 2 pvc pipe at least 1 foot long. Jumping rope builds muscle and stamina and it s a great cardio workout. 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. Plus it can burn over 600 calories an hour.

Note if this project is for a child under the age of 10 years an 8 foot rope may fit better. Jumping rope is a vigorous and effective cardiovascular exercise. 9 to 10 foot braided polyester not poly or polypropylene rope 1 4 to 5 16 thick. I have four kids and our family spent many an evening hanging out and making jump ropes together.

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.