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LEARN THE ROPES is Niagara's premier jump rope program that offers classes for both children and adults.
The goal is to provide an effective and fun way to keep individuals active and increase physical fitness at any age.
JUMPING ROPE can burn up to 1000 calories per hour, making it one of the most efficient workouts possible.
It tones muscles in the entire body and increases cardiovascular conditioning. It also maximizes athletic skills by focusing on agility, coordination, timing and endurance.
This program was founded by Melissa McLean who was an 18 year member with the Lincoln Leapers Jump Rope Team , which is a competitive jump rope team out of Beamsville, Ontario.
She has been involved in competitive jump rope as an athlete and a coach and has traveled the world performing, competing and helping to promote this sport.
Over the years she has won over 45 Provincial, National and World titles competing in individual, Double Dutch and team events.
Some other highlights include traveling to Brisbane, Australia for the 2004 World Championships, performing numerous half-time shows for the Toronto Raptors and appearing on Tara Lipinski's figure skating television special.
Aside from jump rope she also has a great passion for overall health & fitness.
