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 ...

When you think about jumping rope what comes to mind? Fourth grade gym class? Training montages in boxing movies? Well guess what, jumping rope can actually do more for your overall fitness than the ...

Jumping rope is one of the best ways to work out: not only does it burn 330 calories in just 30 minutes, but it also helps strengthen your bones and muscles, while you increase your endurance and ...

Experts say jumping rope is more effective cardio than running, so I tried it for a month. Here’s how it went - As a ...

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 ...

If you think jumping rope is just for the playground, then you’ve never been a part of a hardcore double Dutch competition. With the fast footwork, core stability, arm movements and overall ...

Model Megan Williams has a secret up the sleeve of her millennial pink robe for preparing to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show: She's a huge fan of the jump rope. "Megan’s routine is a ...

I’ve always thought the jump rope was a totally underrated piece of equipment. Sure, we all loved it when we were kids, but unless you’re a CrossFitter or regularly box your way around a ring, it’s ...

When’s the last time you picked up a jump rope? If you can’t even remember, you’re missing out on one of the best calorie-burning workouts available. Jumping rope burns approximately 14 calories per ...

After Dave Hunt of CrossRope.com helped with a previous jump rope article for beginners, we asked him to come up with an advanced jump rope workout. Here is his Beginner/Intermediate jump rope workout ...

When I signed up at a boxing gym earlier this year, I hadn’t skipped rope since first-grade P.E. I remember the girls being better at it than the boys, and I filed the activity in the same mental ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. January 25, 2019 Add ...