When you think about jumping rope what comes to mind? Fourth grade gym class? Training montages in boxing movies? Well guess what, jumping rope can actually do more for your overall fitness than the ...

My Navy buddy, Dave Hunt, created the Crossrope (a system of weighted jump ropes and handles that are interchangeable for different workouts). He helped create a jump rope workout for us. I never had ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Cardio gets a bad rap for being boring, and we get it: running, walking, and cycling feel pretty one-dimensional when you're doing them day in, day out. Aiming for variety in your workout routine ...

Model Megan Williams has a secret up the sleeve of her millennial pink robe for preparing to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show: She's a huge fan of the jump rope. "Megan’s routine is a ...

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 ...

Join us behind-the-scenes as Tim Tszyu gears up for his highly anticipated bout against Thurman. Witness Tszyu's intense training camp where he showcases his impressive fancy footwork during a jump ...

When I signed up at a boxing gym earlier this year, I hadn’t skipped rope since first-grade P.E. I remember the girls being better at it than the boys, and I filed the activity in the same mental ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. January 25, 2019 Add ...