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 muscles ...

Two of the best speed ropes on the market are the SR-2 3.0 from Rogue Fitness and the Comp4 from RPM. Both of these lightweight profiles feature thin cables and knurled handles perfect for powering ...

Skipping offers an efficient, effective and cost-savvy workout. But in a bid to innovate with Peloton bikes, expensive treadmills and adjustable dumbbells, many of us are missing out on the humble ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While fancy Pilates machines and indoor rowing machines are now popular staples on living room floors, we ...

Once a classic playground pastime, jumping rope is often overlooked as a cardio staple. While running, cycling, and strength workouts dominate the fitness space, more people are turning to jump rope ...

Maybe you’ve seen them at the gym – heavy coils of rope anchored at the middle to a post or the floor. They may look like they were brought up from a dungeon or off the deck of a boat, but they’re ...

If you think jumping rope is for “girls in their skirts, jumping on a playground,” Alysia Mattson suggests you reconsider. “It’s way more of a badass sport than that,” the 28-year-old Seattle ...