Jumping rope is the devil’s exercise. Or so went my initial thoughts. Hopping up and down, stuck in place, while swinging a plastic whip haphazardly about your head and ankles, not only filled me with ...

Which jump rope is best? When it comes to choosing the best jump rope, there are many things to consider. Jump ropes come in varying lengths and have different levels of durability. For people who ...

No motivational fitness montage is complete without a jump rope scene. And it's no surprise, considering that jumping rope can burn calories, improve your balance, rev up your heart rate, and enhance ...

Remember jumping rope on the playground? That simple activity you enjoyed as a kid turns out to be one of the most powerful brain-boosting exercises you can do. While most people pick up a jump rope ...

A jump rope is the most bang-for-your-buck piece of fitness gear you can buy. That simple string not only creates killer cardio but builds monster calves, one of the most notoriously difficult muscles ...

The truth is, we should have never left jump ropes on the playground. Weighted jump ropes, in particular, are a great tool for combining strength training and cardio fitness, allowing you to get a ...

Zach Peckman, a 16-year-old jump rope champion from New Hope, was introduced to the sport in kindergarten during the Jump Rope for Heart fitness program. But after seeing a gymnastics-style jumping ...

This is the secret to dropping weight faster. While there are plenty of ways to get your cardio session in, jumping rope is seen as one of the best. Not only can it burn more calories than running, ...

Team USA's entry in the International Jump Rope Union World Championships, held in Japan this week, includes two pairs of sisters. Some of the world's best athletes come in pairs of siblings - Peyton ...

As far as gym equipment goes, jump ropes are a classic that haven’t changed much over the years. That is, until cordless models hit the scene. Their space-saving and beginner-friendly design delivers ...

Jumping rope is huge with kids, but trainers also love it for how quickly it can get your heart rate up and burn calories. Plus, it’s convenient and can help improve balance. A jump rope is petite ...