There is much to love about jumping rope. Besides the nostalgia factor — flashback to the thwack, thwack, thwack of jumping rope outside with your neighborhood friends — this old-school piece of ...
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 ...
When was the last time you held a jump rope in your hands? For many adults, this simple piece of equipment remains relegated to playground memories, yet fitness experts increasingly recognize it as ...
Once a classic playground pastime, jumping rope is often overlooked as a cardio staple. While running, cycling, and strength workouts dominate the fitness space, more people are turning to jump rope ...
If the last time you jumped rope was in the schoolyard, you’re missing out on a seriously hardcore cardio workout. In fact, today’s updated jump ropes offer a new way to work out, burning around 13 ...
Jump ropes have long been a staple on the playground, but as an adult, it’s a good idea to put them at the forefront of your fitness routine—especially if you’re a runner. The two workouts go ...
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14 days of jump rope–the results

Jumping rope every day, adding one more minute each day, for a total of 161 minutes–that’s what athlete Nina Ponath did for ...
If you thought that running 26.2 miles was physically hard, try going 12 rounds in the ring. And what do professional pugilists always do when they’re training? Yep, skipping. Because what started off ...
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 ...