Milwaukee Women Find Fitness and Sisterhood with Double Dutch

In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, women aged 40 and up are joining the 40+ Double Dutch Club to improve their health and build community. Founded in Chicago in 2016 by Pamela Robinson, the nonprofit uses double Dutch jump rope and other fitness activities to promote wellness and sisterhood among women over 40. Angela Scott brought the club to Milwaukee in 2024 after discovering it on Facebook and finding support and camaraderie during her battle with breast cancer.

The Milwaukee subclub, now 37 members strong, meets weekly at Abundant Faith Church of Integrity. Members participate in double Dutch, hula hooping, and other activities, ending each session with prayer. Beyond fitness, the group provides mutual support, promoting members’ businesses and offering encouragement during personal challenges.

Scott hopes to expand the Milwaukee subclub and eventually bring the program to incarcerated women, believing that healthy women contribute to a healthy world. Membership costs $120 and provides access to the nationwide network of clubs, but Scott emphasizes that participation isn’t limited to those who jump rope.