If you think jumping rope is for “girls in their skirts, jumping on a playground,” Alysia Mattson suggests you reconsider. “It’s way more of a badass sport than that,” said the 28-year-old Seattle ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Jumping rope and HIIT can burn up to 1,000 calories per hour while working your whole body.

Jumping rope is a great way to release endorphins, the body's natural mood lifters. These chemicals are released during aerobic exercises, including jumping rope, and help reduce stress and anxiety. A ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Let’s jump into it. (Ok, enough of the jumping puns for now...) Audrey Bowman, ...

On the playground, jumping rope was a crowd pleaser, but that somehow lost its fame as we aged. With the rise of jump rope inspiration on social media, this beloved child-friendly exercise is finding ...

Whether you're a dancer, athlete, or CrossFit die-hard, you've probably implemented jumping rope into your training. It's a warmup you can pick up almost anywhere and is easy to learn yet has an ...

Nope, you don’t need to go on a long run or stationary bike ride to get your heart pumping. You can get a seriously-good workout with just a jump rope. In fact, jump rope is a great option if you’re ...

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Remember back in grade school, when jumping rope at the playground or in your backyard was a totally fun, carefree activity? Whether you did Double Dutch or skipped to Miss Mary Mack, you probably ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Why jumping rope isn't just for kids. (Getty Images) (Rapeepong Puttakumwong via Getty Images) Long before Peloton products, ...

People, in general, are all the more gung-ho about being healthy and staying fit these days, and it is no wonder that many exercises and workouts that can be done anywhere convenient - especially at ...

Which jump rope is best? When it comes to choosing the best jump rope, there are many things to consider. Jump ropes come in varying lengths and have different levels of durability. For people who ...