About Punk Rope

WHAT’S PUNK ROPE?
Punk Rope is a mash up of recess and boot camp for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Fun themes, creative drills, fitness games, rope jumping, and raise-the-roof music bring out the kid in all of us.

PUNK ROPE’S BENEFITS
Improves body composition • coordination • balance
Increases bone density • strength • aerobic capacity
Reduces stress • boredom
Builds community • trust • cooperation

HOW DO I START A CLASS?
If you’re “all about” play, rope jumping, building community, and sharing great music, we’d love for you to start your very own Punk Rope class. Just follow the easy steps below:

1) Get certified as a Punk Rope instructor. For information on Punk Rope Workshops contact Tim Haft.
2) Get certified as a personal trainer or group fitness instructor—if you’re not already. We’re more than happy to recommend reputable certifying fitness organizations. For advice, call us at 646-654-0668.
3) Get certified in Adult CPR.
4) Purchase fitness liability insurance, especially if you plan to launch a private class.
5) Once you’re certified as a Punk Rope instructor, contact us about pitching the class, or, if you’re the DIY type, rent a space and launch your own class. We’ll be happy to brainstorm with you about marketing and publicity.

WHAT’S HOPPING FOR HEALTH?
Hopping for Health is Punk Rope’s rope jumping program for kids. We launched the program in November 2009 to help combat the childhood obesity and sedentary living crises. Hopping for Health can be used for physical education classes, recess, or afterschool activities, and has been well received by educators around the nation. For more information about Hopping for Health contact Tim Haft. Support Hopping for Health by entering our raffle and join us for the big drawing and celebration on December 6, 2010 at 9pm at Otto’s Shrunken Head (538 E. 14th St bet Avenues A & B) in New York City.

PUNK ROPE IN THE PRESS (click links to see videos/articles)
The Practical Guide to Healthier Living | Play, Community, & Music
CBS News | Go! New York: Punk Rope
The Martha Stewart Show | The Exercise Show
LXTV | Alternative Workouts
Elastic Waist | Class Review
Shape | Fitness Class of the Month
FitCeleb | Cheryl Lau’s Fitness Review: Punk Rope

To see Punk Rope in action, check out the video below.