NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Low tech, inexpensive and versatile, the jump rope has long been a staple of boxers training for bouts and children chanting in schoolyards. But fitness experts say it can ...

This Boxer Conditioning Trick Burns Fat Faster Than a HIIT Workout originally appeared on Men's Fitness. Boxers are always jumping rope, but it’s not just for show. The humble jump rope is one of the ...

ALBANY, N.Y. – Jump ropes are not just for boxers and little girls anymore. They are an economical and time-efficient way to stay in shape this winter. “It’s an excellent form of aerobic training,” ...

He heard about it from a buddy who knew this boxer. “Jumping rope … what’s the big deal,” Len Cucinotta thought on that fateful day back in 1975. “It seemed like a good way to get a little exercise.” ...

New York - Low tech, inexpensive and versatile, the skipping rope has long been a staple of boxers training for bouts and children chanting in schoolyards. But fitness experts say it can also be a ...

A jump rope feels decidedly old-school: something you played with as a kid but that most adults, except for boxers, leave behind. That’s a shame, because jumping rope offers a combination of benefits ...

You’d be forgiven for thinking that only boxers dedicate time to skipping but we strongly suggest you reconsider as it can offer your cardio fitness hope on a rope. It’s a challenging aerobic workout ...

For starters, doing a jump rope cardio workout improves coordination and boosts metabolism. “Jumping rope can be a great warmup and an effective cross-training workout for runners,” says James Bagley, ...