The POOF-Slinky 0X0571 POOF Hot Ropes Jr. Woven 7-Foot Jump Rope combines play with exercise that you can do anywhere with anyone. Jumping rope is experiencing a surge in popularity and has always been the simplest way to introduce your child to the concept of fitness, while having a whole lot of fun. Made of colorful woven thread with matching plastic handles, POOF’s Hot Ropes Jr. Jump Rope measures 7-feet long and has a 0.35-inch diameter for easy jumping. Jump rope techniques and games are fun, easy to learn and help children keep rhythm while improving balance. The act of jumping or skipping rope has evolved from being just a girls “school-yard” game and grown to a level where men and women compete around the world in organizations, clubs and competitive level tournaments based on speed or freestyle routines where participants demonstrate a combination of skills. Jumping rope is also an excellent cardiovascular workout, similar to jogging or bicycle riding. This aerobic exercise strengthens bones and can achieve a "burn rate" of up to (700) calories per hour where 10-minutes of jumping rope is roughly the equivalent of running an 8-minute mile and 15–20-minutes is enough to burn off the calories from a candy bar. POOF’s Hot Ropes Jr. Jump Rope comes in assorted colors and is an affordable, portable and fun way to help children get regular exercise regardless of the season or daily weather. POOF continues to be the leading manufacturer of foam sport balls and a frontrunner in flying, water and activity toys that create lasting childhood memories. The POOF-Slinky 0X0571 POOF Hot Ropes Jr. Woven 7-Foot Jump Rope is recommended for children 5-years of age and older. POOF-Slinky is the manufacturer of the world famous Slinky and the top selling POOF foam sport balls in North America. Ideal and Scientific Explorer are other well-known brands, rounding out the POOF-Slinky family.