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(WashingtonDC.CityRegions.Com, June 11, 2015 ) Lynchburg, VA -- The online fitness company terriFIT announced today its new "Let's Get Jumping" program, which will donate 3,500 jump ropes to underprivileged children who might otherwise lack opportunities to get fit and lead healthy lives. As part of "Let's Get Jumping", for every other fitness product the company sells between now and May 2016, a jump rope will be donated to a child in need, along with a brochure that includes detailed instructions and photographs on proper rope jumping techniques. The brochure also will include information about the health benefits of jumping rope for children.
According to a report published online by the University of Rochester Medical Center, in Rochester, New York, jumping rope is one of the most effective ways for children and adults alike to burn calories, strengthen bones, and improve balance. Jumping rope for just 10 minutes burns an estimated 125 calories, the same amount burned during 30 minutes of jogging. It also strengthens the heart and muscles, promotes health body mass, and develops skills such as agility, coordination, timing and rhythm.
Jumping rope is something that can be done practically anywhere because it doesn't require a lot of room or any additional equipment or workout gear, other than the jump rope. Most importantly for kids, jumping rope is fun. It can be done alone or as a group sport. Jump rope teams can learn double-Dutch jump rope routines and even participate in competitions.
terriFIT spokesperson Andreea Cotuna said the company launched "Let's Get Jumping" because it is consistent with its social mission statement, which calls on the company to "promote physical health to underprivileged kids." "The reason for donating jump ropes through ‘Let's Get Jumping' is to promote physical health in children who can't afford expensive equipment or to be part of sports teams," Cotuna said. "Jumping rope has many health benefits in children." The company will coordinate the distribution of the jump ropes to children in conjunction with various churches and non-profit organizations.
About terriFIT LLC
terriFIT sells fitness accessories through Amazon, including cable speed ropes for CrossFit athletes, wrist wraps, and loop bands, among other products
terriFIT LLC
Jay Hunts
434-555-5555
media@terrifit.com
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