The Nate K-G Podcast

Fabian Schon is a long time jumper with a significant history in fitness coaching, both online and in person. Our conversation is, in a lot of ways, a masterclass on accidental pitfalls and silent bad habits that can develop based on how you start jumping. So if you're new to jump rope you should REALLY dial into this one to save yourself a lot of headache. And even if you've been jumping for a while you'll still dig the details.We get into so much, including videos that inspired Fabian to learn freestyle, the process of undoing bad habits that we learned on accident, a few of the most common bad habits that jumpers tend to learn, having practical and attainable expectations for learning freestyle skills, coaching versus giving tips, achieving mental freedom with jump rope, and a whole lot more.New to jump rope and want to get started correctly with everything you need? Sign up for my FREE beginner program:natekg.com/kickstartIf you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews! For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog. Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new. Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching. Follow Nate: Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kg YouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKG Facebook: facebook.com/natekg

Alex started jumping for recreational fitness in 2019 and has developed his jumping into a very recognizable, snappy style. We go over his whole journey and I think it will really resonate with everyone, but especially newer jumpers who are learning about the recreational community.We get into so many awesome topics, including how Alex's jump rope journey has evolved over the years from a fitness exercise to competitive level freestyle, the way he found his jump rope tribe through Instagram, how to define your own definition for consistency, the path to learning high level jump rope skill (spoiler: it comes from consistency), skills Alex has struggled with, why your foundations are so important, how Alex trains his freestyle, and a whole lot more.New to jump rope and want to get started correctly with everything you need? Sign up for my FREE beginner program:natekg.com/kickstartIf you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews! For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog. Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new. Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching. Follow Nate: Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kg YouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKG Facebook: facebook.com/natekg

There's been a good chunk of episodes so far, and after looking through some of download stats and getting messages from you all over the years, I've decided to start cutting up episodes around a loose theme! There's a lot of good stuff in some of the older episodes, and a lot of complimentary topics between guests, so I wanted to put it together and see how you all like it.Today we're focusing on the jump rope journey and hearing from a few different jumpers to hear about how their journey has developed and the different ways they think about their jumping. Here's the links to each of the original episodes:#71 Bernadette#69 Francis#41 Dustin#7 Mike New to jump rope and want to get started correctly with everything you need? Sign up for my FREE beginner program:natekg.com/kickstartIf you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews! For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog. Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new. Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching. Follow Nate: Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kg YouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKG Facebook: facebook.com/natekg

Celina Furman and Chris Walker are two of my favorite jumpers to hang with and talk all things jump rope. I've done separate podcasts with Celina and Chris individually, but I thought it would be fun to have them both on together, and it was indeed a blast!Celina is a lifelong competitive and performance jump roper, with an extensive history in the sport. She also was a founding member of the A2 jump rope club at the University of Michigan. Chris is a jump rope coach and owner of the Jump Rope Company, making some of the best ropes out there. He's always doing work to support the growth of adult recreational jump ropeThis is a fun episode because Celina comes from the competitive sport side of jump rope, and Chris comes from the adult recreational side, which made for a VERY fun, mixed conversation. We get into a lot in this episode including defining what a jump rope coach is, the differences between coaching and giving tips, undoing bad jump rope habits, whether or not jump rope is bad for your knees, the best surfaces to jump on, a brief history of how long jump rope skills have been around and where their names came from, the reason why we don't need new names for these skills, how to use social media to help your jump rope journey, and a lot more!New to jump rope and want to get started correctly with everything you need? Sign up for my FREE beginner program:natekg.com/kickstartIf you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews! For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog. Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new. Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching. Follow Nate: Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kg YouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKG Facebook: facebook.com/natekg

Kenzie Christensen is a long time competitive jump roper and member of Flight Crew Jump Rope TeamWe get into loads of details about growing up in the competitive jump rope world, which was super fun! If you're not a competitive jumper just a heads up that there will be some specific references, but you'll still really dig this episode.We talk about so much in our conversation, including growing up in the sport of jump rope, how Kenzie's competitive training improved over the years, why speed step isn't as popular as freestyle, and the growth of jump rope organizations over the last decade or so.We also get into the jump rope club Kenzie started in College, how that club put on workshops for the local elementary school, the differences between coaching youth competitive jumpers versus adult recreational jumpers, and a whole lot more!New to jump rope and want to get started correctly with everything you need? Sign up for my FREE beginner program:natekg.com/kickstartIf you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews! For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog. Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new. Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching. Follow Nate: Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kg YouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKG Facebook: facebook.com/natekg

Kait Simpson and Robbie Csontos are two legends of the competitive jump rope space!We get into the weeds with competitive jump rope culture in this episode, and it's awesome! If you're not a competitive jumper, you'll still dig it but just know that we bring up a bunch of references hereWe get into a LOT during our conversion, including the skills that Kait and Robbie have created, Kait's detailed process for creating new competitive routines, why Robbie does the hardest tricks he can in his routines, and how both of their jumping has evolved over the years.We also get into some other topics like the injuries Robbie has had (and powered through during competitions), the trend of renaming skills that have existed for a long time, whether or not there's a peak age for a competitive jump rope athlete, and a lot more!New to jump rope and want to get started correctly with everything you need? Sign up for my FREE beginner program:natekg.com/kickstartIf you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews! For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog. Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new. Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching. Follow Nate: Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kg YouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKG Facebook: facebook.com/natekg

The jump rope community has grown tremendously over the last few years as a result of the pandemic. So what better way to start off the year than by a massive episode that details nearly every frequently asked question about jump for all skill levels? So that's what we're doing today my dear jump rope friends!(I've also created a new, FREE beginner program with everything you need to get started correctly)This episode is divided up into a few different parts, starting with Beginner topics like the best gear and the correct skills to practice - all the stuff you might be curious as a new jumper!From there we'll get into some intermediate jumping topics, then intermediate “plus," which is just my way of saying “tough, not tough to the max… tough that's still doable.”After that we'll rock out some advanced topics and then we'll finish up with some thoughts on Mindset and Trends in the jump rope community.New to jump rope and want to get started correctly with everything you need? Sign up for my FREE beginner program:natekg.com/kickstartIf you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews! For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog. Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new. Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching. Follow Nate: Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kg YouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKG Facebook: facebook.com/natekg

Brian and I first talked on episode back in 2019 and we've connected again to recap the current state of the jump rope world. In case you missed the first episode, Brian is a very accomplished 16-time world champion who also co-founded the American Jump Rope Federation.We cover a wide range of topics, including the process to host a virtual national tournament, the two most undervalued techniques in jump rope right now, physiologic changes during very long speed step runs, new competition formats that could foster growth in the sport, limitations and growth during the pandemic, defining what “new” jump rope skills are, and a whole lot more.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"It's a lifestyle and that's not going to change because we genuinely enjoy it. This has nothing to do with the numbers on the scales, this has nothing to do with the amount of adipose on my body... This makes me feel like me." — Deana "Jump Rope Gal"I've known Deana (AKA Jump Rope Gal) for a few years now. You can find her on YouTube and Instagram. She's been on the podcast before, episode 36 with her "jump rope band" Mel and Kyle. If you dig this episode, you'll likely dig that one too.Today we get into so many topics that all revolve around being the most authentic version of yourself. We discuss why Deana doesn't prefer the term "fitness," identifying unspoken assumptions when making decisions, defining discipline and how it relates to jump rope, things to know as a beginner, and a lot more. Deana definitely delivers a big dose of positivity in this episode, so if you've been stuck lately for any reason you'll really enjoy what Deana has to say.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, 

"I don't believe anyone can be held down if they allow themselves to push hard enough. I see [competitive jump rope] and I know it's possible, so the next step is figuring out how to start." - Grim LeaperGrim Leaper and I have known each other for several years now (before the pandemic even!), and we've have loads of incredible conversations about jump rope, the sport, speed training, freestyle, etc. We also tend to heckle each other a bunch, which is hilarious and always makes me laugh. As a heads up, there's lots of profanity in today's episode haha so consider yourself warned.Grim and I chat about loads of topics, including his journey from recreational to competitive jumper, how to get yourself moving when you have low motivation, performance enhancement compounds in sports, being open to all styles of jumping, specialization in the sport of jump rope, a huge section dedicated to speed step training and how to start, and loads more.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman

"One of the things that I took back to the team was making sure that you're not overtraining your athletes, and developing a rotation to ensure we're developing enough physical fitness training without using a rope." - Carly SimpsonCarly Simpson and Chris Brown are world champion jumpers and hosts of The Rope Wrap podcast. We completely get into the weeds with competitive jump rope culture in this episode, and it's awesome! If you're not a competitive jump rope coach or jumper, you'll still dig it, but know that we bring up a bunch of references here.We get into so many detailed subjects about competitive teams and international organizations, including creating pathways for new jumpers to get involved with the sport, the history of international competition rules and their influence on how athletes participate in the sport, how to structure competitive team training to avoid athlete burnout, and how to progress the sport.We also chat about some lighter things too like favorite performances, choreographing all of the routines in the Disney movie "Jump In!," learning the push up pull through for the first time, training for world championships, and more.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer,

"And everybody [on the All Star team] was just so pumped about it! Talk about just meshing together with people... it was so fun!" — Kelsy Moe PorterKelsy Moe Porter is a world champion jumper, coach of the Summerwind Skippers competitive jump rope team, and one of the inaugural All Star team members. We dig into loads of competitive jump rope culture in this episode. Everyone will be able to take away some great wisdom from our chat, and especially current competitive team coaches, as well as athletes. We talk about the "Golden Age" of competition, the very first All Star team, performing on America's Got Talent, training to win a world championship, keeping athletes engaged during the pandemic, the making of Lee Reisig's Jumptown, and so much more! You do NOT want to miss the show notes for this episode - they are packed full of videos that we reference during our conversation. You can check that out over at natekg.com. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson,

"Once your imagination gets triggered, it's hard to stop it. You're going to attempt to push yourself to see how far you can go." — Chito InesChito Ines is a PJRA Athlete Council Member, Rush Athlete, and all around awesome dude. Chito and I connected online  during the pandemic, and since then we've become great friends. We discuss Chito's journey and I know it will really resonate with everyone, but especially newer jumpers who are learning about the community.We cover a lot of territory, including how Chito lost 40+ pounds jumping, why basic skills have always been a staple throughout Chito's journey, how having fun is the unlock for staying consistent, the top tips that beginners should know, the skill that frustrated Chito the most, and loads more.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"When I jump rope, I feel like I'm in a different country. I'm not thinking about my stress, I'm not thinking about anything that's going on in my life. [...] I feel good for that amount of time!" — Bernadette HenryThis is a powerhouse episode with the legend Bernadette Henry, founder of Make It Fun NYC! We cover how she got to perform on the Dr. Oz show, the right way to start jumping safely as a beginner, how jumping improves self esteem, Bernadette's acronym for JUMP - the journey of the Underdog Making Progress - and what it means to her, the benefits of jumping for busy moms, and so much more. Everyone can take something away from our conversation, and it's especially great for new jumpers or someone thinking about starting to jump rope.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"Technique is something very important that you should focus on from the very beginning. Because when you start with bad technique and your coach is not giving you the right advice, you keep the bad technique and that will have an impact on your muscles, joints, bones, wrists... and you don't want to injure yourself." - Sebastian DeegSebastian Deeg has been jumping for over two decades and was one of the first jumpers I found when I started jumping. As you'll hear about in our chat, I used to re-watch his videos frame by frame, over and over and over. Please do yourself a massive favor and check out the videos that are linked in the show notes for this episode - you will NOT want to miss them!We discuss so many different topics, including advice for beginner recreational jumpers, thoughts on leaving competition and becoming a "former" competitive jumper, the importance of being patient and working on fundamentals, what it takes to be an elite jump rope athlete, and loads more.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson,

"Don't hasten things just because you want to unlock [a new skill] today. You have to learn the biomechanics needed, and then eventually everything will follow." - Francis FerarenFrancis Feraren is a registered Physical Therapist and an avid recreational jumper. We originally connected on a live I was doing where Francis was sharing some thoughts on injuries, and I knew I wanted to bring that great information to the podcast. So that's exactly what we did! We discuss loads of different subjects, starting with healing from ankle sprains, flat footedness, shins splints, and jumpers knee (yes, we cover some major territory on injuries), we chat about how Francis structures his training sessions, what drives Francis to keep improving, learning patience from jump rope, and a bunch more! Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"There was always a thought that I wanted to retire, [but] there is always a reason that pulls me back into jump rope." - PakhungPakhung is a world champion jumper, the founder of Ultra Jump Rope, and an all-around great guy. If you haven't seen Pak jump, you need to go check out his jumping on Instagram. We originally connected over Instagram and had an immediate in-depth conversation about all things competitive jump rope, so we've brought a lot of that to today's show. We talk about competitive speed step training, changing jump rope goals during Covid-times, Pak's program he's building for recreational jumpers, the intense demands of being a competitive jumper, and a whole lot more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"It's hard enough to keep me interested, but accessible enough not to put me off" - BavBav is back for round 2! We previously did an impromptu live on Instagram that I posted here because it was that good (it's episode 63 if you want to check it out). In this episode we start off by jumping into the deep end of a discussion about how to use social media effectively, and why burnout happens for people focused on creating a lot of content. We chat about a lot more topics too, including how to reframe misses, how engineering, programming and jump rope are similar, building confidence by jumping rope, and a bunch more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"The sky is not really the limit, the sky is the beginning with jump rope!" - Jude CoeI've been connected with Jude Coe aka Jump Rope Veteran for around a year now and I've been watching him consistently put out very thoughtful, objective videos about jump rope over on his YouTube channel. It was about time we had a formal chat, and boy did he deliver! We talk about so many different subjects in this episode, including the top things to know as a beginner jump roper, why Jude is so passionate about making objective videos, regression analysis of heart rate, how jump rope helps self-esteem, and so much more.Do not miss the selected links on this one because the books and references are most likely going to be life changing. Specifically make sure to check out the Desiderata poem. If you're looking for a swift hit of positivity and calm, that'll do the trick. Also make sure to checkout his YouTube page @JumpRopeVeteran because there's a bunch of great videos over there, including his podcast where he also talks with jumpers.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel,

"It's not how much you do, it's what you do during your training" - Luke BoonLuke Boon is one of the most decorated jump rope athletes in the history of the sport. He's a world record holder, a 28-time world champion, and he coaches youth, adults and other elite competitive jumpers through his company Jump Force International. Luke has a wealth of knowledge and I know there will be several unlocks for you during this episode.We talk about so many great subjects, including how to train freestyle at world class level, how to count your own triple under reps correctly, how and why Luke takes notes for all things jump rope, the importance of mental benchmarks on your speed scores, and a whole lot more. This entire episode is jam packed with awesomeness, but my favorite part is when we discuss speed training towards the second half of the episode. Luke trained new youth jumpers to reach a 30 second speed score of 87 in only 9 weeks. That blew my mind, and you absolutely do not want to miss how he achieved that incredible accomplishment.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel,

“Trying something new terrifies me. It's just that some people are better at handling that [fear], and the reason people are better at handling that is because they've done it more” —LJ LaVecchiaToday we are going to hear from LJ LaVecchia, a competitive jumper and world champion many times over. We talk about a lot of different subjects, including how to approach the sport differently by adjusting the competition format, how LJ has broken ones by doing simple skills, the mindset it takes to become a world champion, and a bunch more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

 This episode of the podcast is a little bit different than others. A while back I did a random Instagram live and my friend Bav jumped on the live. The intention was just to chit chat, but we went deep and ended up recording an entire podcast episode! Keep in mind that this is a very raw conversation, meaning the audio isn't the sharpest, but everything still comes through. We talk about so many different topics, but the real highlight of our conversation is staying authentic online and avoiding the pitfalls of social media by being very real with yourself. It's all jump rope related, but a little deeper than just that.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"It's ok to make mistakes, and it's also ok to share those failures!" - Ervin ConcepcionErvin Concepcion started jumping during the beginning of lockdown in 2020, and since then has learned a tremendous amount of skills and even started selling jump ropes to his community in the Philippines. Also this guy has dislocated his shoulder more times than anyone I know and he has a really hilarious way of explaining these injuries, which we get into during the podcast. We also talk about how competitive sports help teach optimism, how to approach selling jump ropes, Ervin's process learning to jump rope, Ervin's history playing competitive tennis, and a bunch more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

Let's start 2021 better than last year!On this episode we'll go through three topics I'm focusing on: Consistency, Mental Wellbeing & What Is Jump Rope?You'll hear from a lot of folks on these topics:Dec McCarthyMike FryStewart IsaacsChad GonzalezDon MichaelThe Jump Rope DudesJohnjo RigueraCarla FranziniThe San Francisco Band - Mel, Kyle & DeanaJuli CampDustin GlassPlease enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"You don't just have to focus on the physical aspect of jump rope. It's an extremely mental sport as well!" - Dylan PlummerDylan Plummer is is a decorated competitive jump rope athlete, and one of the original jumpers who used to post to YouTube over a decade ago. Dylan and I originally met digitally during those YouTube days, but this is actually the first full conversation we've had! And we go very deep on this one. We start out discussing his computer science profession and how he's using machine learning in the biology field (which is extremely interesting), and then we move into more jump rope focused topics such as the accessibility of information in our sport, how the impossible becomes possible, whether or not older jumpers over 20 can be faster than youth, and a whole lot more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"I live by the code, 'Ever try, ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.'" - LA Sarmiento(This original quote is attributed to Samuel Beckett)LA Sarmiento is a jumper in the Philippines and previous student of mine. I've spent a good amount of time coaching LA, but this is the first time we really had a long chat, and boy did he deliver! We dive deep into a lot of topics, including how LA has managed his asthma with sports, his experience with competitive tennis and how that has influenced his jumping, why trial and error is foundational to both jump rope and programming, maintaining an optimistic mindset, and a bunch more!Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"If they can do it, why can't I?" - Sharina IsabelOn this episode I speak with Sharina Isabel . I've watched Sharina's progress for a while and have been impressed by her strength as a jumper! This is the first conversation we've had, and we really dug into all points of her journey, really focusing on how to build confidence. If confidence has been a journey for you, you'll really dig Sharina's insights and perspective. We also chat about jumping solo versus with others, the similarities between architecture and jump rope, feeling nervous when going to a gym for the first time, and a lot more!Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“The biggest thing is having a plan. [..]If [the kids] know what they're shooting for, now they have a purpose to learn [jump rope skills]!” - Nick WoodardKaylee and Nick are back on the podcast and they absolutely delivered. If you haven't heard our first conversation, you should definitely go check that out. And just as a quick reminder, Kaylee and Nick are both world champions many times over, Kaylee has been jumping for 22 years has a degree in Kinesiology, a masters in Exercise Science, and a PhD in Motor Behavior & Sport Psychology. Nick has been jumping for over 26 years and has earned 4 Double Dutch context world titles, 5 national championship titles, and 14 world championship titles. He's travelled to 30 US states and has been to 16 countries across 5 continents.Today we talk about the growth of recreational jump rope, how becoming an Olympic sport will help jump rope, maintaining our core values as the sport grows, how to stay motivated when jumping by yourself, and a whole lot more!Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel,

"[My client] told me I saved her life with jump rope. As an architect and an engineer, I never had that from a client." - Max BennasarMax Bennasar is a jump rope coach in Panama, and we have become friends over the last few years via the Instagram community. We've talked a lot through DM, but this is first time we had a chance to sit down and really go through Max's history with jump rope. He is doing a phenomenal job coaching Primal Jump Rope at his gym, and we dig into so many topics, including what Primal Jump Rope workouts are, how Max started jumping when he was six years old and how his skills evolved throughout his life, why Max entered a rowing competition, a few of the ways jump rope can strengthen the mind, and a whole lot more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"The piece that people miss is that they have the power to create their experience on social media. It's not just happening to you." - Nate K-GThis episode is another Q&A where I have my great friend Malini Majithia host and moderate all of the questions that were asked via Instagram. You all asked me some really awesome questions, and I answered with a LOT of detail. I think you'll really dig not only the educational information I provide, but also the hilarious banter between Malini and I. This is a packed episode where I chat about how to get the right nutrition, avoiding shin splints and why you get them in the first place, the size of my calves, how to be analytical, wholesome jump rope community moments, and a bunch more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"You can't rely on feeling good to do things. You have to rely on the practice of just doing something consistently all the time." - Dan WitmerOn this episode I talk with the legendary Jump Rope Dudes, Dan Witmer and Brandon Epstein. These two need no introduction, as they have built a platform delivering jump rope information to hundreds of thousands of people and have brought an incredibly large amount of folks into the jump rope world. Dan and Brandon use jump rope to not only better themselves, but also to impact others and help create lasting positive physical and mental change for so many. We dive into a bunch of different topics about their journey with jump rope, including how both dudes lost a lot of weight with jump rope, the importance of consistency and the Stackin' Bricks philosophy, a discussion on Mental Fitness Training, some of the dudes most fulfilling moments, and a whole lot more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Ma

“Being a good coach is not having a big ego, it's knowing that everybody has something to offer and can teach you something valuable.” - Dave NewmanOn this episode I talk with the owner and founder of Rx Smart Gear, Dave Newman. People ask me all the time where my relationship with Rx Smart Gear began, and this conversation will explain that - it's all about the philosophy Dave has created and continues to bring to fitness and the jump rope world. Dave has been and continues to be one of the greatest mentors I've had , both within jump rope and in other realms of life. I have a long history with Dave, and I'm really pumped to bring some of that to you with this conversation. For anyone that is new to jumping, we cover rope sizing and how to view jump rope IN DETAIL. For those that are more experienced or are competitors, you'll really like the way Dave breaks down the craft of jump rope and how he explains it. We get into other topics, such as how to use a jump rope for boxing, overcoming a sedentary lifestyle, how Dave started selling his ropes, and how Dave created his coaching methodology.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer,

“You are a role model, whether you want to be or not.” - Kaylee WoodardKaylee and Nick are both world champions many times over. Here's just a few of their accomplishments: Kaylee has been jumping for over 22 years and in that time has earned many national and international titles, has performed for Cirque de Soleil, Cirque Dream and Saltare, has a degree in Kinesiology, a masters in Exercise Science, and a PhD in Motor Behavior & Sport Psychology. Nick has been jumping for over 26 years. He's earned 4 Double Dutch context world titles, 5 national championship titles, and 14 world championship titles. He's travelled to 30 US states and has been to 16 countries across 5 continents. I could probably fill an entire podcast episode simply on the accolades of these two jumpers! But instead I asked them about many of those accolades, discussing things such as the history of jump rope, the best methods for growth of our sport, the importance of biomechanics and training like an athlete, how these two met and ultimately got married, and a whole lot more. You do not want to miss this one!Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer,

“Fitness is a lifestyle, not a permanent destination.” — Noel AgraLately I have been getting to know a lot of the jumpers from the Philippines, and I quickly came to learn about Noel Agra as he is the President of the Philippine Jump Rope Association. We dig into so much good stuff on this episode, including how the PJRA was formed, Noel's background as a chef working at some very prestigious restaurants across the globe, how to cultivate an optimistic mindset by running into obstacles, growing and adapting your fitness strategies over time, and a whole lot more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“Everyone feeds off the energy or the visual inspiration that they gather from their immediate network.” — Don MichaelI've known about Don Michael (aka Happyfingers) for a while now, but we hadn't actually spoken until a few weeks ago when we did an instagram live call together where he actually interviewed me. I knew right away that Don was all about the jump rope community and had some great perspective to share. So, now it's my turn to interview him! We dive into loads of subjects, including social media literacy and how jumpers can use the digital world their advantage, growth in the jump rope community, how Don's artistic talents have influenced his jumping, why Don lost motivation to jump and how he got back to being consistent, and a whole lot more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“Any trick you can land on your feet, just do that and land in a Frog instead.” —Seth IngramSeth Ingram is not only a world champion jump roper, but he is in the top tier of talented jumpers. He is among the group of jumpers that are continually redefining what is physically possible with a jump rope. Please do yourself a favor and go check out his instagram page if you haven't already. He has some wild stuff there! In our chat we discuss Seth's history with other sports, the mentality of always bettering yourself, tips on learning the Moneymaker, the mindset for performances vs. competitions, the vibe of international jump rope competitions, and a lot more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“It's not about the Olympics, its about getting people into the sport.” —Emma TrumbleEmma Trumble is a long time competitive jumper who is very active in the sport. We've chatted through instagram for quite a while now, and we always have thoughtful discussions about all things jump rope related. Emma delivers the same great perspective and interesting topics in our discussion today. We go over a lot of topics, including attending team practices that are 1.5 hours away from home, the magic of having a double dutch team that is in sync, thoughts on the Olypmics and competition structure, the progression of youth jumpers, and a whole lot more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“I just thought it was this really niche thing where I was the only one jump roping—but no! It's this big awesome community.” —Alysia MattsonAlysia Mattson has an interesting and serendipitous history with jumping, and has taken the full leap into the jump rope community. She has learned a tremendous amount of skills in a short period of time, accepting that she is now fully obsessed with jump rope. We chat about many things, including Alysia's history with dance and how that has influenced her jumping, how to own your misses when jumping, how to develop consistent training for handstands and jump rope, ambassadorship within the jump rope space, and much more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“Know why you're doing it. Don't do it for the attention of others.” —Chad GonzalesOn this episode I talk with Chad Gonzales. Chad has been jumping for a long time now, and he easily one of the most consistently versatile jumpers I know. He uses just about every single jump rope style for every purpose - whether thats a brutal endurance workout, a freestyle skill training session, a hybrid strength program, or really anything else. Chad has some solid perspective and shares a lot about how to make time for jump rope, how to handle being made fun of for jumping, ways to change up your workouts and integrate all styles of jumping, how to use social media for connection, and a lot more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“Jump rope is a therapeutic version of expression in a lot of different ways.”  —Stewart Isaacs Stewart Isaacs is one of the top tier world champion jumpers, with a massive amount of experience in the sport. In addition to jump rope, he's also pursuing a PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT. Needless to say, Stewart brings a lot of great perspective to table. So much so, that we recorded over 3 hours of conversation! I would highly recommend going back and listening to both part 1 and 2 if you haven't already, because the knowledge bombs are unending.We round out our chat with a discussion of Stewart's academic pursuits, looking forward to sustainable ways to boost engagement and accessibility in the sport, the potential threat of not having more open discussions about possible abuse within our primarily youth sport, what jump rope has taught Stewart, and more!Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman,

“Jump rope is a part of it, yes. But at the end of the day, it's a convening of people, making them feel like a part of something greater.” —Stewart Isaacs Stewart Isaacs is one of the top tier world champion jumpers, with a massive amount of experience in the sport. In addition to jump rope, he's also pursuing a PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT. Needless to say, Stewart brings a lot of great perspective to table. So much so, that we recorded over 3 hours of conversation! I'll be splitting up our chat into three parts, with this being the first.In this part of our chat we continue to dig through speed training, Stewart explains why performing is such a vital part of being a competitive jumper, we look at why the Stanford college jump rope team was so successful, and a lot more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“It takes a lot consistent and hard effort to make the progress you want. But when you do it, it pays out.” —Stewart Isaacs Stewart Isaacs is one of the top tier world champion jumpers, with a massive amount of experience in the sport. In addition to jump rope, he's also pursuing a PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT. Needless to say, Stewart brings a lot of great perspective to table. So much so, that we recorded over 3 hours of conversation! I'll be splitting up our chat into three parts, with this being the first.In this portion of our chat, we really dig into a lot of speed training detail, discussing how to make speed training more enjoyable, why most younger jumpers actually like speed training despite the difficulty, and some methods to get more out of your training without having significant mental fatigue.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman,

“There's so many levels—it makes you want to work towards the next one, and the next one, and the next one. It's very rewarding.” —Juli CampIn this episode I have a chat with Juli Camp. I've been following Juli's progress through instagram fo some time, and I'm really glad we were able to connect and hear about her jump rope story. Juli really delivered a lot of great perspective on the process of learning to jump and how to set correct expectations for yourself. We discuss so many important lessons, like building confidence through jump rope, how to begin jumping, how to modify your jumping workouts as you progress, viewing mistakes and misses positively, finding educational information for jump rope, and a whole lot more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"Ever since I've started jumping rope, I feel sharper in my movements." —Dustin GlassIn this episode I have a chat with Dustin Glass (@dustinlglass). This is a bit of power house episode as Dustin and I discussed a huge variety of different topics. You'll soon find out that Dustin is a super humble and hilarious guy, and Though not all of our stories are directly jump rope related, they all tie into his jump rope and fitness journey. We chat about maintaining motivation when you hit skill blocks, who should be creating jump rope tutorials, restructuring training to keep it fun, and how to minimize cognitive load to maximize fitness goals.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“That's what I love, just seeing people learn new things. Especially when they're put in all of that effort and see it pay off.” —Declan McCarthyOn this episode I talk with my good friend Declan McCarthy. We recorded this episode on Dec's anniversary of jumping everyday for three years. Obviously this guy knows a thing or two about consistency. Dec was one of the first people on the podcast, and we really dig into everything that has happened in the last year or so since we last spoke here. Spoiler: he's done a lot, and has a lot of valuable things to say about training and long term motivation. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"If I was still on the treadmill, I'd be just as big. Jump rope has saved me. It really has."  - Zev BlumIn this episode I have a chat with Zev Blum. Zev has been jumping for about 2 years and is a very active member of the jump rope community on Instagram. He originally picked up the jump rope to lose weight, and has since lost around 90 pounds. He definitely has put in the work over the years, and we discuss a lot of different topics including weight loss, being obsessed with jump rope, an important distinction about consistency, visualizing success, and a whole lot more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"The very first time i tried it, I couldnt get it. I actually threw away my rope. Jump-rope is not for me." -Tan NimTan Nim and I have had the chance to jump before, but this is first time we've really had a full conversation. Tan is putting in some serious work as fitness trainer, and we cover a lot of topics including some of his clients that have lost a significant amount of weight, whether or not you need to be coordinated to jump rope, using rest to get farther with your skills, and a whole lot more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"You can take the same idea of working out and learning tangible skills, and apply those to soft skills as well." - Nate K-GThis episode is different than usual. Billy Jones invited me onto his podcast Rock Bottom to be interviewed about jump rope and a wide variety of other topics, and was kind enough to let me share his recording on this show. While we do discuss working out and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, this episode is largely focused on skill acquisition throughout life and topics other than fitness. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"Jumprope is a personal challenge, you can't blame anyone but yourself... You just gotta get better." - Kyle EsguerraToday I talk with Deana Kyle and Mel from San Francisco. These three are new jump rope unit, or ‘Band' as they call themselves. I've had the pleasure of jumping with all three of them at different times and I knew I would have to have them on the podcast. This is the first time I've done a group podcast, so there are a few scratches and cyber wind here and there, but I can assure that these brought some solid hilarity and perspective to the show. We talk about so much, including how each person started jumping, how they all found each other, where jump rope has taken them, and much more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“As an engineer, I like to break things down into pieces. You can do the same thing with jump rope skills." - Carla Regina FranziniCarla Regina Franzini (@carla_com_corda). Carla has been jumping for many, many years, exploring many of the benefits jump rope has to offer. In this episode we talk about the beginning of her jump rope journey, what it felt like to complete her first cross, the similarities between engineering and jump rope, Carla's goals with jump rope, the lessons learned from jump rope, and a lot more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"When I was a younger jumper I would always work on the most difficult skills. And now I'm focused on choreography or character or working on my business." —Lee ReisigOn this episode I bring Lee Reisig back on the show to chat about a lot of very specific jump rope skills, history, performance experiences and a lot more. This is our third podcast together, and if you haven't heard the others, I would highly recommend checking those out because we reference a few parts of our previous discussions. This is also part 2 of a 2-hour conversation. Just a heads up that we do pick up in the middle of the discussion. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.