Punk Rope - Have Fun While Getting Fit

If you've been hanging around That's Fit for a while, you know that we're big fans of jumping rope. However, as much as I love it, I understand when other people don't feel the same way -- the reason it's effective is because it's not easy! Still, you used to jump rope for fun as a kid, and Punk Rope, a new grown-up fitness class, wants you to get back that feeling.

Described as a P.E. class for adults, Punk Rope mixes jump roping with other conditioning drills with funky names, like Charlie Brown and Wizard of Oz. Additionally, the class gets split into teams for interactive relay races and other competitive games that get everyone cheering and laughing. The founder of Punk Rope, Tim Haft, says, "It's like recess crossed with boot camp. It's intense, but you're laughing and having fun so you don't realize that you're working out."

To keep things interesting (because, you know, it's not quite cool enough already), each week has a different theme relating to a holiday or event, and the high-energy music is chosen to reflect the theme. Unfortunately, Punk Rope isn't offered where I live (yet), but it is available in 15 states. To see if a class is offered near you, check out the Punk Rope Website.