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

From building endurance and conditioning to helping with balance and coordination, jumping rope makes for a fantastic workout that is enjoyable too. It doesn't take much skill to start jumping rope, ...

For leveling up on your jump rope workouts, the best weighted jump ropes are designed with even weight distribution throughout the rope — and not just in the handles — in order to create full-body ...

Navy Lt. Dave Hunt thought there had to be a better way. Since his early days as a Naval Academy sprinter and high jumper, Hunt had fallen in love with the simple, cardio-blasting efficiency of ...

Add another layer of calorie-burning to exercise. As kids, we jumped rope for fun and play. As adults, we still do, but we learn that there are some serious benefits to jumping rope. In fact, jumping ...

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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 ...