Forget any association you had with jump ropes and gymclass. The jump rope is a powerful workout tool. It builds cardio fitness,balance, agility, and bone strength. It’s also one of the best ...

A Milwaukee physical education teacher who held a "rope-a-thon" 35 years ago received a great honor Friday.Jean Barkow started a project in 1978 at Riverside University High School to encourage ...

Jumping rope might have been your go-to activity during fourth-grade gym class, but this simple piece of equipment is actually one of the best-kept secrets of the fitness world. And it’s not just for ...

A gym teacher in Fresno, Calif. has been arrested after he allegedly tied a jump rope around students’ necks to “discipline” them, Fox 26 reported. Authorities arrived at Herndon Barstow Elementary on ...

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Jump ropes aren’t just for gym class anymore. Despite your preconceived notions of this old-school fitness accessory, there are plenty of benefits baked into these roped training tools. But, much like ...

A 64-year-old gym teacher is accused of disciplining his students by strangling them with a jump rope, leaving red marks on their necks and shoulders, according to police in California. Peter ...