I have once again fallen behind. Here's what I've been meaning to post:

• Dick Hartzell Jump Stretch bands tutorials. Great stuff, knew there was a DVD, had no idea these were online.
• Also, good article on bands.
• Great jump rope routine. « via RT forums »
• Mark's Daily Apple: Simple, But Not Easy.
• The Science of Sport: Muscle Cramps Part I. Very interesting, I'll definitely be back for the rest of the series. « via SttB »
• These Crossfit WOD posts have links to Rob Miller's muscle-up tutorial videos: part 1, part 2, and part 3. Very helpful. I'd like to acquire the muscle-up and the pistol this winter.

The subject says it all: Jump Rope Training - Part II by Ross Enamait. I don't know if I could turn the rope that fast even if I didn't have to worry about also jumping over it.

Ross Enamait just posted a new article on jump rope training, and like everything else he writes it's well worth reading, and will make you want to run to the gym (or outside) and try whatever it is he's currently preaching. As a bonus, there's a great video included that'll show you what the skill looks like after you put in 20 or so years of work.

If you have any shin issues take careful note of his advice to wear crosstrainers and work on a forgiving surface. So far I haven't found anything harder on my shins than jumping rope.