My jump rope journey began in April 2020, during the first national lockdown.
I’d been furloughed from my job, the gyms were shut, and the boredom was kicking in. I wanted something that would keep me busy and take my mind off what was happening in the world, while challenging me to learn a new skill and making the most of all the time I had to spend outside.
Having tried jump rope a handful of times in my early twenties and already knowing how fun (but challenging!) it could be, it seemed like the perfect option.
A few days after receiving my rope, I started my Instagram profile as a fun way to track my progress.
But I’ll be honest: I made quite a few mistakes:
- I was scouring the internet for inspiration and information.
- And then, when I found it, I had to figure out what to do with all that info and make a plan for myself!
- I did too much too soon (and suffered the consequences by getting injured)
- I learned tricks in the wrong order.
- And I focused on the wrong things.
Everything I was doing was through trial and error – just like all the other jump rope beginners out there. I had to learn the hard way, but I’m now proud to say that everything you see me do is entirely self-taught.
As the world returned to normal, it was clear that jump rope had become really popular, but that people no longer had the time to jump for hours a day, making up their progress as they went along.
So, I learned from the mistakes I made and the months I spent figuring out what to do, and I self-funded and created the resource I wish I had back in April 2020: Fancy Feats.
That, combined with building a large following across social media, has led me to where I am today: in a position where people starting their jump rope journey for the first time look to my videos for inspiration. And that’s something I will never take for granted!
“Jump rope turned my life around in lockdown. It gave me a reason to get out of bed, satisfaction when I unlocked new skills, something to focus on, a shared interest with people all over the world, and a way to keep myself active and have fun. And it’s still doing that to this day!”
Why train with Lauren?
Fancy Feats founder
Everything you see on Fancy Feats has been created by Lauren. From the routines to the Skill Map and everything in between, Lauren knows exactly what jump ropers need at every stage in their journey.
Jump rope expert
Lauren has lived and breathed jump rope for over 5 years. When she’s not jumping herself, she’s scouring the internet for inspiration for content, keeping up with the latest trends in the sport, and being a passionate advocate for its benefits.
Entirely self-taught
Having taught herself everything she knows about jump rope, Lauren understands how challenging it can be to learn a complex new skill without coaching or guidance. That’s why she came up with Fancy Feats.
Skills for all levels
Lauren delivers tutorials on jump rope skills, combos, and routines for every level. Having taken herself from beginner to advanced, Lauren can teach everyone something!
The App
Lauren Jumps's Tutorials & Programmes
Designed by fitness professionals, our jump-rope workouts are tailored to help you reach your goals. Trust in expert guidance to make every jump count.
Basic Bounce Course
A course for absolute beginners that will ease you into jumping and learning the basic bounce.
Beginner Crash Course
For the determined! This course will take you through progressive drills to help you learn 10+ different arm and footwork skills.
Swing-Open Course
If you’ve got your basic bounce down, this course will get you mastering the swing-open whilst improving your basic bounce.
Run In Place Course
If you’ve got your basic bounce down, this course will get you mastering the run-in-place whilst improving your basic bounce.
Beginner Crash Course
For the determined! This course will take you through progressive drills to help you learn 10+ different arm and footwork skills.
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More than 5000 happy customers
Fancy Feats is loved by jump ropers worldwide
Don’t just take our word for it: read more about how Fancy Feats has helped jumpers all over the world have fun, get fit, and improve their jump rope skills.
Tristan Tiltman
I thoroughly enjoy using this app. Whether you're an absolute beginner or more advanced, it's incredibly accessible and motivating. Lauren's guidance is clear, encouraging, and easy to follow, making it feel like you're training with a personal coach in your pocket. I...
Kelly Dunn
Very well designed app! Easy to navigate and not overwhelming. At first I was hesitant to sign up due to the cost. But so glad I did, I'm just bought a full year which equates to around $10 a month. Definitely worth it as it has skills, workouts, and rest days. Worth $10 a...
Dwight Shrute
Very well designed app! Easy to navigate and not overwhelming. At first I was hesitant to sign up due to the cost. But so glad I did, I'm just bought a full year which equates to around $10 a month. Definitely worth it as it has skills, workouts, and rest days. Worth $10 a...
Tristan Tiltman
I thoroughly enjoy using this app. Whether absolute beginner or advanced, I believe anyone would be able to follow Lauren's guide and get skipping in no time. I like that there are levels one progresses everytime a new skill is learned. And once one learns the skill, new...
EK Wall
Had been learning from youtube and making slooow progress. I decided I liked jumping rope enough to get this app, and can really tell I'm learning a lot faster and being paced better by the workouts. So thankful to Lauren for introducing me to this really quite fun...
Kelly Dunn
Very well designed app! Easy to navigate and not overwhelming. At first I was hesitant to sign up due to the cost. But so glad I did, I'm just bought a full year which equates to around $10 a month.
What really stands out is the sense of achievement as you move...
Rachel Good
Ive had this app for a little over a month now and I LOVE IT! There us so much to keep me busy on my jump rope journey and I have learned so much thanks to this app. Its great for learning, its great for a cardio workout and its great just to have fun while bouncin &...
EK Wall
Had been learning from youtube and making slooow progress. I decided I liked jumping rope enough to get this app, and can really tell I'm learning a lot faster and being paced better by the workouts. So thankful to Lauren for introducing me to this really quite fun...
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