Jump rope is an underrated form of exercise. It always gives me such an energy boost—it’s also a really fun way to get fitter ...

A weighted jump rope allows you to do the same variety of jumps — like double unders, high-knees, and single leg hops — as a regular jump rope, but it "ups the challenge and muscle recruitment ...

Jumping rope is an effective cardio exercise that works your arms, legs, and core, helps strengthen your bones, and improves balance. Try this routine, designed by Virginia-based jump-rope expert ...

New Hope teen Zach Peckman is competing in the IJRU World Jump Rope Championships in Japan. Here’s how Kim Wilde’s "Kids in ...

Also jumping rope is great for coordination and body awareness. Here are some tips if you're ready to try your first jump rope workout: Position your hands 9-12 inches from your hips and aligned ...

Jumping rope is the equivalent of doing a 5.7-minute mile—a Cooper Institute Aerobic Test found that 10 minutes of jumping equals a 30-minute run. Seriously. Related Content. Fitness.

Jump ropes are not a one-size-fits-all type of tool, and it’s essential to find one for your specific needs, says Isaiah Leon, an ACE-certified personal trainer and ACSM-certified exercise ...

Most jump rope teams (and there are handfuls of them located around the US and also all over the world in Europe, Asia, and Australia) practice several times a week for hours at a time.

A pair of Montana sisters grew up jumping rope together. Now, they’re taking their shared sport to the world stage, competing ...

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