We definitely did not look like this on the playground. A group of Japanese school children staged an amazing jump rope routine and now the clip has gone viral. The video was uploaded to Facebook last ...

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Fitness is a hop, skip, and a jump away. (Chichi Onyekanne via Unsplash/) Jumping rope is super fun for kids with energy to burn. With just a simple rope, some music, and an active imagination, kids ...

Jump rope is more than a schoolyard activity for Kirato Hidaka – it’s a way into the Guinness World Record books. The 15-year-old secured a record by successfully completing a jump rope octuple under, ...

Ridge Robson is a three-time World Champion jump roper. The Cincinnati native has performed on “America’s Got Talent” and its foreign counterparts in Italy and Germany. Robson’s specialty is freestyle ...

Jumping rope is a popular workout intended to burn calories, build strength, and improve coordination. However, with so many different jump ropes available, it can be tricky to figure out which are ...

Jumping rope is an effective workout — it can help you lose fat, build muscle and improve agility. Plus, they are a portable and affordable piece of exercise equipment, so they're great for travel or ...

If the last time you jumped rope was in the schoolyard, you’re missing out on a seriously hardcore cardio workout. In fact, today’s updated jump ropes offer a new way to work out, burning around 13 ...

Jump rope exercise is a full-body aerobic activity that can help promote weight loss and improve cardiovascular health. Jump rope workout routines differ in intensity to suit a range of ability levels ...

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Jump rope is a full-body workout that improves cardiorespiratory fitness, strengthens muscles and bones, and builds coordination and balance. It’s also easy to adjust for your pace and skill level.

I’ve always thought the jump rope was a totally underrated piece of equipment. Sure, we all loved it when we were kids, but unless you’re a CrossFitter or regularly box your way around a ring, it’s ...