LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Men's Health voted heavy ropes the best cardio tool in 2009. Since then many gyms are gearing up with heavy ropes. Using heavy ropes gives the upper body a chance to take center ...

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 ...

These are not the ropes from gym class. Designed for a unique take on conditioning workouts, battle ropes can help improve endurance, boost cardiovascular fitness and serve as one hell of a sweat ...

I love the idea of jumping rope. You can quickly get your heart rate up without fancy equipment and it’s an activity you can do in your bedroom, backyard or a hotel room without needing very much ...

These bulky ropes in the corner of the gym can look intimidating. But it turns out they are an excellent full body workout for beginners that’s gentle on the body. Credit... Supported by By Connie ...