Jump rope is more than just a way to boost one’s physical fitness, balance, and coordination.
It’s actually a full-fledged sport and it has been over the last 25 years. It isn’t exactly an Olympic sport but enthusiasts are hoping it could get there some day.
Considered a low-impact sport, jump rope isn’t as easy to learn as it looks.
You need to spend a lot of time building stronger muscles and improving your cardiovascular system.
You see, it offers an unbeatable cardio workout. If you aren’t physically and mentally prepared, there’s no chance you’d be able to finish a routine.
Olivia Bewie and Emilie Dobranski wowed the crowd when they showed their outstanding routine at the U.S. National Jump Rope Championship.
The pair looked really prepared.
Wearing matching uniforms, the two ladies looked ready to conquer the stage that day.
Even though they were wearing simple but matching black and white uniforms, it was hard not to stare at them.
The ladies stood in the middle of the stage.
Holding their ropes, they waited for the perfect time to start their routine.
As soon as they got the signal, they stared at each other and went to work.
They were in sync.
They were jumping and moving around at precise moments.
You can easily tell that they spent hours and days practicing their moves and making sure they got everything on point.
They made the sport look really easy to do.
The pair did alternate foot jumps, side swings, crisscrosses, and a lot of different moves.
Even though their moves were quite hard, you wouldn’t be able to see them look frustrated or tired.
They were smiling throughout their routine.
Their smiles show how comfortable they were in what they were doing.
They did every move effortlessly. You wouldn’t even see them stopping to catch their breath or miss a step.
In the end, the pair were crowned as Grand National Champions.
Olivia and Emilie came to Wisconsin Dells with their team of thirty members. They called themselves the Heartbeats Jump Rope Team.
Established in 1992, they are a team of elementary through college students.
They are from different areas in Northeast Ohio but they are based at Medina’s Pinnacle Sports. It’s amazing how one sport can put together a whole team with members from different locations.
The Heartbeats team bagged second place in the All-Around Freestyle category.
In the All-Around Team which showcased speed and freestyle events, they were able to place themselves in third place. Considering the team’s effort, what they earned in the competition wasn’t that bad.
Olivia and Emilie weren’t the only ones to win that day.
Some of their teammates were able to secure the top spots in their categories too. It only shows how dedicated they are to the sport and how hard they work to excel in their chosen categories.
Watch Emilie and Olivia’s breathtaking performance in the video below!
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