Don’t expect to go for minutes at a time using this rope, especially on your first try — it handles very differently than other selections on our list. I had to slow down my jump speed ...

A jump rope is the most bang-for-your-buck piece of fitness gear you can buy. That simple string not only creates killer cardio but builds monster calves, one of the most notoriously difficult ...

How many jump ropes is a mile of running? Both jumping rope and running are excellent forms of exercise, but they work your body differently. In this article, we examine these two exercises to help ...

Jump roping has experienced a significant resurgence ... but those seeking intense cardio benefits might consider speed ropes that enable faster rotation. Similarly, appropriate footwear with ...

Benefits of jumping rope include cardio endurance, strength-building, and stress relief. By diversifying your workout routine, jumping rope can help boost mood and keep exercise fresh. Jumping ...

Most people know rope skipping as a playground activity, but for 12-year-olds Ella Pratley and Heath Malligan it's a highly competitive and technical sport they're preparing to represent Australia in ...

Athletes at the world championships compete in categories such as freestyle, single and Double Dutch speed skipping, and team events. A jump rope athlete performs in the freestyle event.