G. Aravindaakshan, Founder of Chennai Jumps, A Jump Rope Community in Chennai. , Photo Credit: Akhila Easwan

On Sunday morning, Around two dozen individuals – a spirited mix of children, adults, and seniors – gathered at Dr. Natesan Park on Venkatanarayana Road in T. Nagar with one Common Goal: To Jump-Start their day with fun and fitness. Armed with colorful jump ropes, they quickly began swing them and jumping in rhythm. On the other side study the instructor, G. Aravindaakshan-a self-tie jump rope rope and founder of chennai jumps-guiding the guiding the nuans of rope Jumping.

Over the past few months, chennai jumps have hosted seveal workshops, Including activities at chitlapakkam lake and Anna Nagar Tower Park, Among Others. “Jump rope is a tool that is under rated and which is not spoken about. It has a lot of health benefits too,” Aravindaakshan said.

He began skipping during the covid pandemic and gradually discovered that simple tool offered much more – with a variety of techniques and passibilities to explore. “I Learnt a lot of techniques from youtube and instagram and practiced regularly. How you need to jump, “He says.

According to Mr. Aravindaakshan, jump rope is a highly accessible activity that can be done anytime, anyware. “All you need is a little space to jump,” he says. “It’s also budget-friendly-your only real investment is the rope itself.”

Currently, Chennai Jumps Includes Participants in Age Ranging From Just 5 Years old to 66. He intends to create a professional academy for jump rope.

Mr. Aravindaakshan charges a nominal fee of ₹ 100 from that Joining His Community. “My goal is to create awareness,” he says, “but i also need to cover the cost of the ropes, so I charge this small amount.”