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 ...

I challenged nature to a duel—with a jump rope. Could pure speed defeat the storm? Science meets silliness in this unexpected experiment.

Jump rope as fast as possible for 30 seconds. Rest for 15 seconds. Repeat for five rounds. Perform double under jumps (where the rope passes under your feet twice per jump) for 20 seconds.

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 ...

This article was medically reviewed by Joey Thurman, CSCS, CPT, FNS, a Chicago-based fitness expert and creator of Fast Results program. Benefits of jumping rope include cardio endurance ...

When was the last time you held a jump rope in your hands? For many adults, this simple piece of equipment remains relegated to playground memories, yet fitness experts increasingly recognize it ...