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Jumping rope has lots of health benefits—and, for starters, it's an easy cardio routine to pick up and do anywhere. Here's your answer to whether jumping rope is good for you (it is!) and why ...

A jump-rope workout for beginners “Jump rope is one of the oldest fitness tools,” David Newman, the CEO and founder of Rx Smart Gear—the company that makes the rope I’ve been trying—says.

Sales of jump-ropes rose during the pandemic because of the activity’s affordability and convenience. Here’s how to pick a rope, size it and jump without injury.

Most jump rope manufacturers have size charts meant to give you a rough idea of how long your jump rope should be. On average, jump ropes are between 8 and 9 feet, not including the handles.

30-second, low-intensity interval: Stop jumping but continue to swing your rope side to side to keep your body moving. As an alternative, you can try adding a body-weight exercise like a plank.

Zach Peckman broke two U.S. records this year and is heading to the World Jump Rope Championships. How the sport has made a ...