David Newman, CEO of Rx Smart Gear, joins Sean and Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism podcast! Dave has created an amazing line of jump ropes and other products that are used by CrossFitters, boxers, general training, and of course the jump rope world. He reminisces about the origins of the company, his training and business sense before founding the company, and what it has grown into today. Everything from gymnastics coaching, to real estate sales, scuba diving, and of course jumping rope. Dave's passion is evident from the start. He loves this community and he loves creating things that help make other people fitter. Enjoy this episode! It's a great one!

Chapters

00:00 Pre-setup discussions

00:36 Introduction to Dave Newman and RX Smart Gear

07:13 Dave's Background in Gymnastics and Coaching

15:13 Transition to CrossFit and Starting RX Smart Gear

22:09 Focus on Jumping Rope and Double Unders

25:29 Motivation Through Shame and Humiliation

30:42 Creating a Better Jump Rope

35:03 The Parallel of Passion: Scuba Diving and Fitness

47:07 The Evolution of Jump Rope Equipment

50:30 Timing and Mechanics in Jump Rope

51:32 Jump Rope as a Foundational Skill in CrossFit

54:14 Personalization and Experimentation in Jump Rope

55:38 The Importance of Finding the Right Size Jump Rope

56:35 Knowing Your Size for Optimal Jump Rope Performance

57:49 The Standard Formula for Jump Rope Length

58:56 Improving Form and Performance with a Shorter Rope

01:01:43 The Growing Popularity of Jump Rope in Different Communities

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