Nick Smith (@nicksmithnews) isn’t just a seasoned, Emmy-winning TV news anchor — he’s a passionate jumper who’s found his fitness, fun, and community through the rope.
We met at the Chicago Jump Rope Meetup, and in this episode, we talk about his first-ever meetup, why he loves morning jumps in his garage before going live on national TV, and the health changes he’s experienced since picking up the rope.
Nick shares how the jump rope community — with friends like Darren Johnson @_onebadleg_ and Muna @munaskips — encouraged his progress, gave him technique tips, and reminded him to compare only to yourself.
We also swap stories about supportive strangers, unexpected aerial vultures, and the joys of gifting ropes to friends (even if they only use them twice).
If you’ve ever thought you were “too old” or “too busy” to start jumping rope, Nick’s story will prove you wrong — and maybe even get you lacing up tomorrow morning.
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- Nick's NewsNation Profile
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- Instagram: @dizzyskips
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