Jumping rope every day, adding one more minute each day, for a total of 161 minutes–that’s what athlete Nina Ponath did for ...

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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 ...

Once a classic playground pastime, jumping rope is often overlooked as a cardio staple. While running, cycling, and strength workouts dominate the fitness space, more people are turning to jump rope ...

From building endurance and conditioning to helping with balance and coordination, jumping rope makes for a fantastic workout that is enjoyable too. It doesn't take much skill to start jumping rope, ...

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 ...

If you think jumping rope is for “girls in their skirts, jumping on a playground,” Alysia Mattson suggests you reconsider. “It’s way more of a badass sport than that,” the 28-year-old Seattle ...

While the term “jump rope” often conjures up images of kids playing on the blacktop during recess, the schoolyard staple is having something of a renaissance in fitness circles. Long considered a toy ...

When it comes to picking the best do-anywhere cardio workout, both running and jumping rope stand out as top contenders. Both get your heart rate high, your lungs and heart working hard, and your body ...