Jumping rope might have been your go-to activity during fourth-grade gym class, but this simple piece of equipment is actually one of the best-kept secrets of the fitness world. And it’s not just for ...

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A video from a Florida gym shows a woman jumping rope on a vertical “spider wall,” a workout that would put just about anyone ...

There is a reason jumping rope is part of every fighter’s training routine. It is one of the best ways to increase endurance. It is also an excellent way to burn calories and improve your overall ...

If you're looking for a high powered work out that's fun and uses minimal equipment, pick up a jump rope. Our fitness contributor Minna Lessig tells us how we can jump our way into a healthy body.

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 ...

Experts say jumping rope is more effective cardio than running, so I tried it for a month. Here’s how it went - As a ...

Three teenage girls demonstrating how to jump rope double Dutch -- not just jump, but jump really, really fast -- invited a middle-aged observer to give it a try. The woman, among those watching the ...