Jump Rope Training | Crossrope Reviews

by Lan1love

Crossrope required a premium membership to access all of the challenges and workouts that I previously had access to for free. I just spent over $200 on jump ropes that were advertised as coming with a free workout app with challenges and workouts. That was only true for less than a month of my purchase. After the sneaky upgrade, a basic (i.e. free) membership only includes access to a limited number of workouts and challenges. Despite the reassurance that member still have complete access to the free workouts of the past, this is untrue. There are a number of workouts I completed prior to this change that are now locked under the premium membership. I was very pleased with this company until its latest bait and switch tactic to capitalize off of increased pandemic sales. I still love my ropes, but this move leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Unfortunately, I did not experience JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope long enough to determine whether it is worth a paid subscription.

by BettyVox

It’s disheartening to see a company make a cash grab during these times. As a corporate business owner in a luxury service myself, I understand that hard decisions are being made by founders and CEO’s. My husband and I have supported Crossrope by spending upwards of $400 on their jump rope sets; we have promoted them on social media, spending time convincing our friends that, yes, they really do need a $100 jump rope. We comment on their paid ads with positive reviews and praise. We have loved the brand, their affiliation with the Jump Rope Dudes, and learning the jump rope life.

At the peak of people being out of work due to the global pandemic and mass layoffs, we think it’s in poor taste to launch a paid version of JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope and limit access to content. We’ve seen such generosity from the fitness community in helping inspire people to be active at home, and it’s sad to see that Crossrope has decided to use this time to turn a profit. While this wouldn’t be a financial barrier for us, many people are not so fortunate.

Obviously I don’t know the financial pulse of this company, and I sincerely wish them the best, but we are disappointed in the timing of paid access to JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope and will likely result in long term distaste for the brand for us.

by JamieLondon

I’ve been using crossrope for years & currently have four jump rope sets for them. When they first brought in the “premium option” we were told in their FB group that nothing would really be changing for free users and that there would mainly just be exclusive challenges and work outs as well as extended time periods to finish those challenges for premium users. We were told that it wouldn’t affect our routines and was just a way to add more for those who wanted it. However, recently they’ve made the change that you only get the first 5 days of the monthly challenges for free and the rest you have to pay for.

That comes across as incredibly greedy and not what we were initially told. The challenges are my main workouts, and I fill in the gap between monthly challenges with the individual workouts. If this is how it’s going to be going forward, I don’t know if I have much use for the crossrope app anymore. Such a shame because prior to this, I think it was far better balanced between free and premium users. When premium was first announced many people were vocally unhappy but I didn’t mind as we were told nothing would be affecting us as free users. I guess the others saw the writing on the wall before I did.

Please consider changing this back to how it was. Locking the rest of the challenges behind a paywall comes across as a forced money grab.

by MadisonDoesArt

I love my jump rope set. It’s amazing JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope is as good as it is and still has room for improvement. I don’t know where I should make feature request but 2 things stand out to me. One being JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope doesn’t communicate with my native apple health app on iOS. It would be awesome if I could take my workout activity recorded in the crossrope app and have it automatically logged in my other fitness apps. I have three apps besides crossrope that cover my eating and monitor my weight and body composition. The other feature I’d like is a Apple Watch app. I’ve been wanting a app that can accurately record my jumps and calories burned during workouts. I have an app that does that but it doesn’t have the extensive workouts that the crossrope app does. Without these changes I don’t see any benefit for me going premium. Still a great app tho!

by Skinny Bison

I have to put my phone into airplane mode every time I want to load JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope , otherwise, a loading bar of some sort appears at the bottom of the screen, but never finishes. Once I get past that and into JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope , it’s fine. I’ve noticed some of the challenges that have been sent out by email in the past are not present, such as the jump rope kettlebell challenge, it would be nice if they were all available. I also don’t see the point in separating the old system from the infinity system. The ropes are the same weights, just different colors. Changing the font size on the challenge timers so that both the rope weight and exercise are visible would be more helpful because I’m not buying the infinity ropes, for the sake of an app, when my legacy ropes are just fine. Putting all of the challenges on one page but adding a toggle to change the colors between infinity and legacy would probably work better, and reduce the amount of navigation needed. I understand infinity is the new product, but it feels like anybody using the legacy ropes is being left behind with the guesswork needed when doing the newer challenges.

by Heycharity

Started using JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope in January when I bought my first Crossrope set, and immediately loved how simple and effective it was along with the wide variety of workouts available. The only thing missing was that you couldn’t repeat your favorites workouts whenever you wanted. You could only rate them (which is pointless if you can’t utilize the rating in some way).

BUT NOW after the recent update, JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope took a nosedive. For one thing, it keeps getting stuck on landscape mode even though I don’t use it in that view. Also the free workouts are no longer as varied (or as good), and they want $10 a month to access the rest! That’s steep for ONLY jump rope routines (especially during a time such as this) and there’s not even a trial offer.

I’m not sure if the remaining free workouts still rotate/refresh (it doesn’t seem so, and they all used to) but two that I’ve tried so far aren't even properly timed, giving rest periods of 5 seconds instead of the usual 20-30... also ending abruptly despite indicating that there are more exercises to do. I don’t know if that’s a scripting issue or what, but whoever put those routines together wasn’t paying attention.

I’m quite frustrated with the update and with Crossrope. They should consider a lower price tier, and at the very least fix the bugs. Otherwise I will likely move to a different app which I can buy ONCE and enter my own workouts/timers, rather than pay an overpriced monthly sub.

by Firemonkey79

I’ve easily spent over 500 bucks on these ropes between my wife and I and I don’t regret a single cent. Of all the workout equipment I own Crossropes are by far the ones I go to over and over again. Their app provides several free workouts every week which are great however their premium subscription is a garbage money grab. For the cost of the ropes you should get free premium access. I’d pay 50 bucks for a one and done sale. I’d even watch advertisements. Anything but another subscription fee. The only way to fight the subscription model is to stop subscribing. 3 years in I’ve almost jumped through 3 of my ropes. I’ll likely send Crossrope another several hundred dolllars for new ropes. They’re getting my money but not through a subscription.

by Shika~

I’ve had the popular set ($100) for 2 years now I believe. Though I love jumping and have recently asked myself if it’s time to up my game with the heavier ropes. The only con I have about JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope , is that I don’t understand why, when I first got the rope/app, JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope asked me which ropes I have. Why did it ask me that, if it’s going to continue showing me workouts with ropes that I don’t have? I get the filter option, but when it comes to the challenges, I wish new challenges came by more often for people who don’t pay for JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope . I haven't been able to do a full challenge workout due to eventually one of the days will have one of the ropes I don’t have. And that’s really annoying to me. Well— time to go jump now. Happy jumping everyone!

by Virgie32818

JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope is great! Easy to use, never bored of the workouts. Many are extremely challenging. However, I started using JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope and bought the rope system almost 2 years ago when the gyms were shut down due to the pandemic. Several friends and I began using JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope to jump together virtually. What motivation and accountability this allowed. I went from having three friends jump to introducing nearly 100 people to this wonderful world of jumping rope for fitness! We would all sign up for the challenges and complete them together using technology each day. Even if you had the lite version, you were able to complete the 21-day challenges, which were reduced to 14-day challenges and now Crossrope has gotten besides themselves by limiting the challenges to the first few days to those who don’t have the premium version of JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope . By jumping together, SEVERAL of those who jump with me have gone on to buy the rope system, but they don’t want or can’t afford the premium version of JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope . It’s disheartening that Crossrope has not only changed this option, but increased the cost of the rope system which already gives people sticker shock. I’m very disappointed. We’re just a bunch of people who want to challenge and motivate each other…no one is getting paid for this EXCEPT CROSSROPE! What gives?

by The-exception

Crossropes are a great tool and are the best jump ropes Ive ever had. Ive found Count mode to be sufficiently accurate.

JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope has about all you’d need in a jump rope app, but could use a few more creative, well thought-out features including

1) custom/freestyle workout modes and tracking for these (time, date, duration, calories burned, count)
2) Let the user tap a button to select the rope being used between pauses in a freestyle mode.
3) Calculate calories based on count numbers and/or time spent using a certain rope. (Currently calories are an average based on whatever is typical for completing prerecorded workouts.)
4) notify yesterday’s count to challenge the user and motivate throughout the day. Like a good step counter would.
5) make count available and working during any workout

All the above would blend together nicely and actually be worth paying for a premium app. I’d absolutely buy this.

As for now I won’t be continuing my subscription after this month.

CONS: 1) there is no Activity tracking for Count mode, which is completely separate from workouts. No freestyle or custom feature.
2) I cannot complete an hour-long calibration for Count mode without JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope crashing.
3) all audio output is terribly choppy while using (including with Bluetooth).
4) NO ACTIVITY DATA IS SAVED IF JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope CRASHES. (Or in count/calibration mode at all, where it’s likely to crash)

🥂

by Do Geese See God

You do not need their ropes to enjoy JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope . Any ropes will do. This is a free app with no pushing for money and it’s definitely worth it. It’s a clean interface. Sleek and simple. The routines are killer and they are always mixing up. Many of them have the same concepts and exercises, but ropes, exercise order, and time may vary.

I really only have two criticisms. First is that they don’t actually provide any description or definition of what the exercise is. They provide a moving picture of it, but that’s all. Freestyle Jump, for example, shows a moving image of jumping side to side like moguls on skis. I understand freestyle as “do whatever you want,” but have no clear indication on if I’m right or if it’s an actual style of jump.

Second, and this is where I subtract a star from the rating, is that their internal calorie estimates are highly inflated and overstated. Upwards to about double what you are actually burning. I wear a HRM for any exercise I do. There is no way you are burning 500 calories in 20 minutes by jumping rope. I couldn’t achieve that level of burn in an intense spin session which is much more strenuous than jumping rope.

I’m not taking anything away from jumping rope as exercise. It’s a fun, fantastic way of exercising. I love doing it and I really enjoy JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope and would 100% recommend. Need to fix the calorie algorithm used to be a bit more accurate.

by Jummping Jack Flash

After much investigation, I decided to go with the Crossrope. I couldn’t tell you if at this point or not that this is the rope for me. What I can say is that the Crossrope seams to be very well constructed. So far it is beyond my abilities, but I’m hoping that will change for the better. I think I’m going to love the work out routine on JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope . My daughter and I killed it last night on the first workout. Well ok maybe I didn’t kill it, but we had a blast trying, and man it a workout. This is something I can do in the hotel while I’m gone on business without leaving the hotel room. I’m a 38-year-old Man weighing 250 pounds standing 5‘6“ tall. I have high cholesterol and low Drive. My knees Hurt from the work that I do every day, and basically I have to do this to survive. Wish me luck.

Thanks,
Charles L.

by Mdenz

Don’t get me wrong I love a good run or bike ride. But as someone that played sports competitively, I found it really difficult to get that same high intensity, challenging experience from textbook cardio workouts. The different weighted cross ropes along with the in-app interactive workouts has completely changed the way I approach cardio. Everytime I pickup the crossrope for a workout I find myself increasing my tempo, skill, and eagerness to improve and learn more techniques. The rate at which you can improve and compete against your previous skill level is insane. The crossrope workouts provided get my heart rate going and calories burning way faster/stronger than any other cardio workout I’ve tried (plus they’re way more fun).

by Hairstylist6

From a 51 yrs. old newbie to jump roping.
I love the “Beginning 14 Day Challenge.” It’s been a challenge for me the first few days mentally and physically. I have always been a very active person prior to owning businesses. I was not able to balance my fitness and work life. I knew that my stamina had decreased over the last few years. That being said, I was on the hunt for a mind and body transformation with a big impact with minimal time. Who has hours to spend at the gym? Not me. So ...I found an amazing fitness program thru CROSSROPE JUMP ROPING!
I started this week with the ‘Beginning 14 Day Challenge.”
Day three, I found that I was more fluent with my form and breathing.
I love the way each day challenge is planned and mapped out for the user; the scheduled timing per unit of jump roping, stretches, low impact squats and rests, etc...
I will say, preview the challenge for the day before starting the challenge. There are stretches and low impact exercises that you may not know that are mixed within the jump rope challenges.

I also love the jump rope community on FB. Motivators from every day folks are great mind feeders!
GREAT PROGRAM!!!
Thanks for sharing your love for the sport!
~ Charleston, SC

by AkaEleven

So far I’m enjoying the workouts that are listed. I wish you did not have to pay for a premium account. Especially after paying so much for the product (the Crossrope jump rope). You’d think that a purchase of the rope would come with access to all of the workouts since anyone could download JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope and access the free version. I plan on buying both sets of ropes so I can have all four weights to use. I’ve only had it for a few days and I can already see that the rope is definitely worth it. Again, with the price, I’d feel that JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope should be free. Especially now when people are reaching out for ways to become healthier and more fit.

by Its A Greaf App

I love JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope I have there jump rope and I use it almost every day. I can feel the work out and it’s great at first it took a minute to get use to the jump rope but I’m good with it now I have the weighted ones and the lean ones and there great I can feel the burn and sweat so much more I love that it connect to my Apple Watch as well and it help track with the health app on my phone. Jump roping has always been a thing I liked but I never really got a good workout till I started using JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope it gives you different things you can do different challenges to do and I like how the have the sets 5 minutes a set so when I get really out of it I just say 5 more minutes and I’m good it helps a lot mindset wise. I’m probably gonna upgrade to the full version soon to get more workouts!

by Krollor

I received my rope a few weeks ago, but ordered the wrong size. Crossrope made it super easy to exchange for a better length.

Now that I have the right length, I have used this rope every single day and was addicted after just one workout. I also love their app that comes with the rope. So far I’ve only done the 14 day Beginner’s Challenge, but I love it and how it gets you used to the ropes and long workouts. I also love that it implements other exercises and not just jumping rope. I’m on day 8 and already seeing results in how I look, feel, and how long I can jump for.

I also love the training videos offered on all the different steps/exercises for jumping rope. There’s even a really great video for people who are just getting started.

by Elpianito

Great app. Just upgraded to unlock more features and get the counter. Maybe I’m missing it but I wish the counter would also come with a timer so I can see how many jumps I can do in a minute. In response to the luxury CEO who gave 1star because they can’t afford to upgrade I say this...Everyone has a choice. Simple. To give a single star just because you think nobody should pay for an upgrade due to the current global situation is ridiculous. There enough content on JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope to get a great workout .. I mean give me a break. It sounds like you have deeper issues and need to get yourself checked. I bet you still use their ropes too👍🏼

by Sfolden

JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope solves one of the major issues with jump rope workouts, the timer. You literally grab your ropes, hit start and you’re on your way to fitness. The timer is custom for every workout, it tells you what is coming up next and tells gives you a countdown to the start and end of the set. It makes it too hard to not workout. I love how you get preloaded workouts and challenges too, you don’t even have to think about what you’re gonna do, just choose a workout or challenge and get it done. Highly recommend JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope. Crossrope makes the best ropes and it’s nice to see they kept the quality high with JumpRopeTrainingCrossrope.

by Mochabreeze

So I got cross rope to start working out at home and to do something that wouldn’t take long but still give me some form of cardio and full body during COVID. Then just recently I was diagnosed with lupus and my whole world turned upside down. My friends and family we’re all keeping me in prayer encouraged. Regardless of these words, I still faced sadness, defeat, depression, anger, and asking “why me”. I just started giving up mentally. One day I woke up and I saw Crossrope staring at me and I decided I wouldn’t let lupus control me, I would control lupus. I keeping everything in prayer and trusting God has the final word. So my journey began today with cross rope. My first beginner jumping was hard and great! Thank you cross rope for the inspiration and motivation. Hugs from Bridgett Goodin.

by C.Lalay

I’m a 52 year old woman who loves working out but alas, inconsistently. I’m trying to lose weight, & build muscle. I have been eating clean & non-processed food, upped my boxing 3x a week, and started doing weights. Scale hasn’t moved (or move as fast as I want it too) but since I started the SPRING challenge, I have dropped 5lbs and I’m only on my 4th day. I’m sure it’s a combination of everything I’m doing (plus water loss) but I feel that with the addition of skipping rope, I’m seeing results quicker. My belly fat is definitely melting faster. It’s great that I can pick up my jump rope and just do it without having to drive to the gym. When I’m done with this challenge, I just might purchase the 1&2 lb ropes!

by Tibdriver

I have been using the Crossrope app since day one and giving my feedback along the way. I am happy to see that some changes that I -and I’m sure others- have recommended have been listened to and applied. I would say there is two other feature that would be a nice addition: 1) An optional warm-up and cool-down with every exercise. 2) Small text that shows which exercise is next once you are almost finished with an exercise for those who would prefer not to use the voice feature but receive the same functionality. Again, great job and I appreciate how much you guys have been open to user feedback.