This Boxer Conditioning Trick Burns Fat Faster Than a HIIT Workout originally appeared on Men's Fitness. Boxers are always jumping rope, but it’s not just for show. The humble jump rope is one of the ...

Jumping rope might have been your go-to activity during fourth-grade gym class, but this simple piece of equipment is actually one of the best-kept secrets of the fitness world. And it’s not just for ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Low tech, inexpensive and versatile, the jump rope has long been a staple of boxers training for bouts and children chanting in schoolyards. But fitness experts say it can ...

While the term “jump rope” often conjures up images of kids playing on the blacktop during recess, the schoolyard staple is having something of a renaissance in fitness circles. Long considered a toy ...

Remember back in grade school, when jumping rope at the playground or in your backyard was a totally fun, carefree activity? Whether you did Double Dutch or skipped to Miss Mary Mack, you probably ...

Medical doctors and fitness experts consider jump roping an affordable and simple cardiovascular workout that improves conditioning, balance and coordination. Overall, the experts we consulted agree ...

Jumping rope is a popular workout intended to burn calories, build strength, and improve coordination. However, with so many different jump ropes available, it can be tricky to figure out which are ...

The rope taps a beat on the wooden boards as it whips beneath my feet. It slaps a rhythm like a metronome, providing an audible cue to time my jumps. Tap, tap, tap, tap. My feet land lightly, ...