Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... 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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Here are the perks, plus how to use one, according to fitness pros.

A video from a Florida gym shows a woman jumping rope on a vertical “spider wall,” a workout that would put just about anyone ...

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: ...

If you love using battle ropes at the gym but they're way too bulky to have at home, you'll love these new Tone It Up Toning Ropes ($30). Available at Target, Toning Ropes are much lighter and shorter ...

Out of all the cardio equipment available in a gym, battle ropes are probably the most deceptive. They look exciting and fun, until you hinge into position and start rippling them with one or two arms ...