That skipping rope you’ve tossed into the corner? It’s time to pick it up. Like many, I’ve read about the numerous benefits of skipping but still opted for the treadmill every time. But why is that?

You can practice jumping rope alongside other forms of exercise and adjust your technique based on your fitness level. PHOTO/COURTESY Ever wondered why professional boxers skip rope during training?

Let's face it: during a cost of living crisis, many of us have opted to (or even had to) ditch our gym memberships, favouring at-home workouts instead. It makes sense: working out at home is ...

Bored at home? Feeling a bit sluggish? Skipping is one of the most effective time:benefit ratio forms of exercise out there. Requiring very little space to get you sweating (and even less to store ...

Skipping offers an efficient, effective and cost-savvy workout. But in a bid to innovate with Peloton bikes, expensive treadmills and adjustable dumbbells, many of us are missing out on the humble ...

For the longest time, I thought the cardio side of fitness was limited to tedious treadmill sessions and boring biking. But when I started trying to incorporate different HIIT workouts into my gym ...

Jumping rope is a great form of cardio and including cardiovascular training in your workout is essential. Not only is it good for your heart health, it’s also great for your respiratory health, ...

For such a simple exercise, skipping gets a bad rep. Yes, it can be difficult. And yes, you won’t master the ‘criss cross’ straight away (don’t even think about the ‘jump rope burpee’). But, for such ...