Forget any association you had with jump ropes and gymclass. The jump rope is a powerful workout tool. It builds cardio fitness,balance, agility, and bone strength. It’s also one of the best ...

THE JUMP ROPE isn’t just for elementary school gym class. The classic tool has so much to offer to your fitness routine, especially if you have the bad habit of skipping out on cardio training. Even ...

Jumping rope is one of the best ways to work out: not only does it burn 330 calories in just 30 minutes, but it also helps strengthen your bones and muscles, while you increase your endurance and ...

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Dunn, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), squad leader, jumps rope during physical training aboard the USS ...

After Dave Hunt of CrossRope.com helped with a previous jump rope article for beginners, we asked him to come up with an advanced jump rope workout. Here is his Beginner/Intermediate jump rope workout ...

If you think jumping rope is just for the playground, then you’ve never been a part of a hardcore double Dutch competition. With the fast footwork, core stability, arm movements and overall ...

We’ve got two main associations with the best jump rope workouts: kids having a blast doing tricks on the playground, and epic training montages in boxing movies. The lesson here seems clear: jumping ...

Jumping rope is an effective workout — it can help you lose fat, build muscle and improve agility. Plus, they are a portable and affordable piece of exercise equipment, so they're great for travel or ...

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 ...

I’ve always thought the jump rope was a totally underrated piece of equipment. Sure, we all loved it when we were kids, but unless you’re a CrossFitter or regularly box your way around a ring, it’s ...

These quick jump rope workouts from pro athletes and coaches will burn calories and build strength—whether you’re training at home, in the gym, or outdoors. “It requires a lot of coordination and ...