NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Low tech, inexpensive and versatile, the jump rope has long been a staple of boxers training for bouts and children chanting in schoolyards. But fitness experts say it can ...

He heard about it from a buddy who knew this boxer. “Jumping rope … what’s the big deal,” Len Cucinotta thought on that fateful day back in 1975. “It seemed like a good way to get a little exercise.” ...

THE JUMP ROPE is one of the best total body workouts to stand the test of time. Simple in practice, the jump rope works almost every major body system simultaneously. The cardiovascular and ...

You’d be forgiven for thinking that only boxers dedicate time to skipping but we strongly suggest you reconsider as it can offer your cardio fitness hope on a rope. It’s a challenging aerobic workout ...

A jump rope feels decidedly old-school: something you played with as a kid but that most adults, except for boxers, leave behind. That’s a shame, because jumping rope offers a combination of benefits ...

You can practice jumping rope alongside other forms of exercise and adjust your technique based on your fitness level. PHOTO/COURTESY Ever wondered why professional boxers skip rope during training?

Here is the summary: using a jump rope is an effective way to improve cardiovascular health and it can burn up to 100-150 calories every ten minutes, which, quite surprisingly, more calories you can ...