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 ...

There is much to love about jumping rope. Besides the nostalgia factor — flashback to the thwack, thwack, thwack of jumping rope outside with your neighborhood friends — this old-school piece of ...

If you haven’t picked up a jump rope since your school days, you’re in for a surprise. Jumping rope packs the same intensity as an 8-minute-mile run or a 20-mile-per-hour bike ride. There’s a reason ...

Jump rope is a full-body workout that can improve your cardio health and strengthen your muscles. It’s also fun. Jumping rope isn’t just for kids — it’s also a great full-body workout for adults. It ...

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Jumping rope is much more than a playground pastime. Just ask Molly Metz, a five-time jump rope world champion, who has done roughly 1,400 unbroken double-unders (that's when you turn the rope ...

While jumping rope used to be reserved for playgrounds and boxing gyms, it has recently risen in popularity, thanks to workout programs like HIIT and CrossFit. But you don't need to pay top dollar for ...