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 notice people jumping rope in Solvay, just know they're on a fitness kick. They may be a little nostalgic, too. - - jump-roper extraordinaire - - made her annual visit last week, teaching ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Still not sold? Here are ten benefits of jumping rope, plus some helpful tips and tricks that’ll have you doing double unders in ...

Jumping rope is the devil’s exercise. Or so went my initial thoughts. Hopping up and down, stuck in place, while swinging a plastic whip haphazardly about your head and ankles, not only filled me with ...

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 ...

Nope, you don’t need to go on a long run or stationary bike ride to get your heart pumping. You can get a seriously-good workout with just a jump rope. In fact, jump rope is a great option if you’re ...

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He heard about it from a buddy who knew this boxer. “Jumping rope … what’s the big deal,” Len Cucinotta thought on that fateful day back in 1975. “It seemed like a good way to get a little exercise.” ...

Remember the good ol’ days when you could hit the playground for a little double Dutch with your friends? You’d laugh, sing a few rhymes about how Cinderella was dressed in yellow, then you’d head ...

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 ...