If you think jumping rope is for “girls in their skirts, jumping on a playground,” Alysia Mattson suggests you reconsider. “It’s way more of a badass sport than that,” said the 28-year-old Seattle ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 may bring you back to your elementary school days, when you were showing off some impressive double-dutch skills during recess. Fast-forward to the present, and you may have swapped the ...