(#75) Grim Leaper - Learning Speed Step Training And Improving Peak Athletic Performance

The Nate K-G Podcast

"I don't believe anyone can be held down if they allow themselves to push hard enough. I see [competitive jump rope] and I know it's possible, so the next step is figuring out how to start." - Grim Leaper

Grim Leaper and I have known each other for several years now (before the pandemic even!), and we've have loads of incredible conversations about jump rope, the sport, speed training, freestyle, etc. We also tend to heckle each other a bunch, which is hilarious and always makes me laugh. As a heads up, there's lots of profanity in today's episode haha so consider yourself warned.

Grim and I chat about loads of topics, including his journey from recreational to competitive jumper, how to get yourself moving when you have low motivation, performance enhancement compounds in sports, being open to all styles of jumping, specialization in the sport of jump rope, a huge section dedicated to speed step training and how to start, and loads more.
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Past guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu,

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If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!

For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.

Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.

Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.

Follow Nate:

Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kg

YouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKG

Facebook: facebook.com/natekg

Kapitler

1. (#75) Grim Leaper - Learning Speed Step Training And Improving Peak Athletic Performance (00:00:00)

2. Why Grim Wanted To Learn Competitive Jump Rope (00:04:34)

3. The Jump Rope Gap Of Knowledge (00:06:55)

4. How To Get Yourself Moving When You Have Low Motivation (00:09:05)

5. Falling In Love With Jump Rope (00:12:12)

6. Learning Details About Meal Plans (00:13:35)

7. How Grim Researches New Subjects (00:15:42)

8. All Things Performance Enhancement (00:17:18)

9. How To Train As A Competitive Jumper (00:27:20)

10. Takeaways From How Professional Cyclists Train (00:32:20)

11. Specialization In Competitive Jump Rope (00:37:02)

12. Research That Would Benefit The Sport Of Jump Rope (00:38:41)

13. What Age Is Best For Peak Athletic Performance? (00:40:39)

14. The Use Of Performances For The Sport (00:42:17)

15. How To Have An Open Mind About Different Styles (00:47:16)

16. The Impact Of Social Media On Jump Rope (00:49:56)

17. Starting Speed Step Training As A Beginner (00:52:01)

18. Mental Framing During Speed Step (01:02:16)

19. Advice For Beginning Speed Step Training (01:05:18)

20. How Speed Step Training Improves Freestyle Skills (01:16:13)

21. The Correct Ropes To Use For Speed Step Training (01:20:32)

22. What Is Jump Rope To You (01:24:10)

23. Double Dutch Exposes Personality (01:25:14)