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 ...

LAS VEGAS--One of the more simple fitness-oriented devices on exhibit here at CES 2013 is Vert, billed as the world's first wearable jump measurement system. Vert attaches to your waistband, belt, cap ...

If you're a devoted lifter, there's a good chance you skip cardio often. But don't let fitness memes fool you, cardio is essential—especially if you want to reduce your risk of cardiovascular diseases ...

Make sure you’ve got a good rope. I prefer plastic speed ropes they are more durable and will whip around faster than other ropes. These type of jump ropes will allow a more intense workout. Before ...

With all the excitement around wearables and fitness trackers, it seems inevitable that something like this would occur: there are now two separate companies running Kickstarter campaigns aimed at ...

Jumping rope is a basic form of movement that can benefit people of all ages. While you likely know it as a childhood playground game, jumping rope offers adults an easy, convenient, and practical way ...

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If you haven’t picked up a jump rope since your school days, you’re in for a surprise. Jumping rope packs the same intensity as an 8-minute-mile run or a 20-mile-per-hour bike ride. There’s a reason ...

Plenty of us moved our workout from the gym to home over the past few years, and while that switch was originally for social distancing, here in 2022 a lot of us aren’t ever going back. With ...

Jumping rope is a low cost exercise that requires little equipment and minimal space. Running is also a low cost exercise, but it typically requires increased space to perform unless you’re running on ...

Spartanburg (WLTX) – How do you measure an accomplishment? For a group of kids at one South Carolina school, it’s the length of a jump rope. This special group of elementary through high school-age ...