If you regard “skipping rope” as an activity for little girls on the playground, think again. It is not only a competitive sport but also a part of most athletic training regimens. Few boxers or ...

Jumping rope is an effective workout — it can help you lose fat, build muscle and improve agility. Plus, they are a portable and affordable piece of exercise equipment, so they're great for travel or ...

I love the idea of jumping rope. You can quickly get your heart rate up without fancy equipment and it’s an activity you can do in your bedroom, backyard or a hotel room without needing very much ...

When your exercise routine starts to get stale, jumping rope is the perfect way to switch things up. It's a great cardio workout that increases cardiovascular health. It's also an easy way to torch ...

“Battle ropes can provide an excellent workout because they allow you to do some challenging moves without having to put your joints through the stress of carrying weights,” says trainer Tyler Spraul, ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – It's Monday and that means it's time to get the week off to the right start. We find different ways every week to exercise and get the blood pumping. This week, America's Next ...

When I couldn't run because the kids were always with me, Crossrope became a way to get my cardio fix — without leaving the house What It Is: Crossrope, an at-home jump rope workout Who Tried It: ...

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 ...

CHICAGO -- Fitness influencer Rachel Jablow's following on Instagram has increased by leaps and bounds through the power of jump rope. Her business, Get Roped, is named after an exercise method she ...