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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