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 ...

Even if you haven't jumped rope since elementary school, you can still feel like Rocky Balboa in the gym, outside, or on-the-go with a little guidance. Try her beginner-level circuit out for yourself.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Remember back in grade school, when jumping rope at the playground or in your backyard was a totally ...

After Dave Hunt of CrossRope.com helped with a previous jump rope article for beginners, we asked him to come up with an advanced jump rope workout. Here is his Beginner/Intermediate jump rope workout ...

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 ...

Jumping into your fitness routine with a simple piece of rope might be the game-changer you need! Say goodbye to boring cardio routines because that childhood playground staple could be the secret ...

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 ...

Remember those carefree days when skipping rope was all about who could go the longest without tripping? Well, that same playground activity has earned its spot as one of the most effective fitness ...

Which jump rope is best? When it comes to choosing the best jump rope, there are many things to consider. Jump ropes come in varying lengths and have different levels of durability. For people who ...

Building body strength through fitness training is just one of many parameters. Equally important are explosiveness and ...

For a heart-pumping at-home workout that requires minimal equipment and space, you can’t beat jumping rope. As personal trainer Mark Sayer explains, it’s the ideal small-space workout (whether you’re ...