Jump Rope for Heart was 

a fundraising and event program that for years

was an annual events for elementary and middle schools around the
world, with thousands of schools and millions of kids participating. 
Raise money to save Aussie hearts
  

• Longer jump rope sessions (20-60 minutes) are great for building
aerobic fitness. Still, it's important to be wary of the stresses imposed
on your legs and connective tissues during long periods of jumping.
• Being active is one of the most important ways that children can
improve their health and wellbeing. 
• The program can help primary schools meet the mandatory weekly
requirements for student participation in sport and physical activity,
and encourages students to build a positive attitude towards exercise,
healthy eating and heart health.
 Skipping Challenge

• Over the last 40 years many Heart Heroes have logged many minutes
and hours of skipping. 
• we love to see the Jump Rope for Heart community clock up 40,000
hours of skipping across the country. 
• encourages students to build a positive attitude towards exercise,
healthy eating and heart health.
Life-long benefits
• Sitting less and being active for 60 minutes or more each day has
plenty of health benefits for primary-aged children.
• Research suggests that active children are more likely to become
active 
• healthy adults, with a lower risk of developing preventable diseases,
including heart disease, stroke and some cancers