Jump rope tricks are a fun and enjoyable way for children to develop cardiovascular endurance.

This fitness trait becomes so important as the child grows older, and keeping the kid involved in cardiovascular activity will instill habits he or she will use for life to fight obesity.
 

The most basic building block of jumping rope is the single jump. Start by holding each end of the rope with the rope behind you at your ankles. Swinging the rope forward, jump over the rope when it reaches your toes.

When the jope comes back to your toes, jump over it again, and continue, seeing how long you can go without stumbling. This is called the single jump. For a double jump, simple add one hop in between waiting for the jump rope to each your toes again. The double jump is easier for some because it allows you to move at a slower pace, while single jumps will immediately rev up your heart rate.