If you're looking for a high powered work out that's fun and uses minimal equipment, pick up a jump rope. Our fitness contributor Minna Lessig tells us how we can jump our way into a healthy body.

A jump rope feels decidedly old-school: something you played with as a kid but that most adults, except for boxers, leave behind. That’s a shame, because jumping rope offers a combination of benefits ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Jumping rope is a fun form of exercise that you probably remember fondly of doing as a child, but, ...

If you haven’t picked up a jump rope since your school days, you’re in for a surprise. Jumping rope packs the same intensity as an 8-minute-mile run or a 20-mile-per-hour bike ride. There’s a reason ...

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 ...

Jumping rope is a low cost exercise that requires little equipment and minimal space. Running is also a low cost exercise, but it typically requires increased space to perform unless you’re running on ...

Jump rope is a full-body workout that can improve your cardio health and strengthen your muscles. It’s also fun. Jumping rope isn’t just for kids — it’s also a great full-body workout for adults. It ...

If your goal is to build endurance, enjoy longer workouts, or train for distance-based events, running is more effective.