Jump rope is an underrated form of exercise. It always gives me such an energy boost—it’s also a really fun way to get fitter ...

A weighted jump rope allows you to do the same variety of jumps — like double unders, high-knees, and single leg hops — as a regular jump rope, but it "ups the challenge and muscle recruitment ...

Jumping rope is an effective cardio exercise that works your arms, legs, and core, helps strengthen your bones, and improves balance. Try this routine, designed by Virginia-based jump-rope expert ...

Jumping rope is the equivalent of doing a 5.7-minute mile—a Cooper Institute Aerobic Test found that 10 minutes of jumping equals a 30-minute run. Seriously.

Most jump rope teams (and there are handfuls of them located around the US and also all over the world in Europe, Asia, and Australia) practice several times a week for hours at a time. Jumping ...

1. Jumping too high: “You never want to jump higher than the rope is thick,” says Kloots, noting that it’ll just waste your energy and make you really tired, really quickly. 2.

A pair of Montana sisters grew up jumping rope together. Now, they’re taking their shared sport to the world stage, competing ...

If there’s too much slack, that’s a sign that the rope may be too long for you. ️ Pay attention to weight: There are three different types of jump ropes: basic, weighted, and speed.

When it comes to burning calories, skipping and stair climbing remain popular choices. Both offer unique benefits and ...

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