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 ...

What I love about jump-rope workouts is that they are not only a great way to stay in shape, but they are also incredibly convenient. All you need are your workout shoes and a jump rope. During the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Remember back in grade school, when jumping rope at the playground or in your backyard was a totally ...

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 ...

Don't skip your workout... skip your workout! Jumping rope is easy to integrate into practically any schedule. (Getty Images) Looking to shake up your cardio routine or add a fun, effective tool to ...

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 ...

The criss-cross technique involves crossing the arms in front of you while jumping, then uncrossing them on the next jump. ...

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,” the 28-year-old Seattle ...