Banana Jump Rope
Jump Rope and Go Bananas™
Our mission is to stop childhood obesity by developing a simple, appealing and sustainable program of exercise and nutrition for kids.
The Jump Rope and Go Bananas™ program naturally excites kids through spirited competition.
Benefits of Jump Roping
- Provides total body workout for children. For centuries, children around the world have been jumping rope as an inexpensive/portable form of play.
- 16%+ Youth are considered obese and at risk for accelerated heart disease. Physical activity, such as jumping rope, contributes to a healthy lifestyle and reduces risk.
- According to the Compendium of Physical Studies, jumping rope for 10 minutes is equivalent to jogging an eight-minute mile and jumping rope for 30 minutes will burn 300 calories.
- American Heart Association uses jump roping as a key fundraiser, encouraging millions of children to jump their way to cardiovascular health.
- Jump rope is a great way to improve muscle tone in legs/lower body. Builds bone mineral density and improves total body power with minimal impact on joints.
- In addition it develops left/right hemispheres of the brain, further improves special awareness, reading skills, and increases memory/mental alertness.
- Powerful way to reduce obesity, improves cardiac health, promotes socialization, reduces stress, and improves self-esteem. It’s a fun, inexpensive, year-round physical fitness activity for all.