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 will naturally excite kids, through spirited competition or as personal goals for themselves. It will concurrently encourage the important daily consumption of a banana with all their proven dietary benefits.
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.
