Add another layer of calorie-burning to exercise. As kids, we jumped rope for fun and play. As adults, we still do, but we learn that there are some serious benefits to jumping rope. In fact, jumping ...

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Both jump ropes and running are good cardio exercises. However, which of these is better, depends on your goal, efficiency, ...

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 ...

Remember the good ol’ days when you could hit the playground for a little double Dutch with your friends? You’d laugh, sing a few rhymes about how Cinderella was dressed in yellow, then you’d head ...

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 ...

If you think jumping rope is just for the playground, then you’ve never been a part of a hardcore double Dutch competition. With the fast footwork, core stability, arm movements and overall ...

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