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 ...

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,” ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While fancy Pilates machines and indoor rowing machines are now popular staples on living room floors, we ...

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.” ...

Step into the electrifying world of "Digital Neon Jump-Roping"! Join Marcus, the cardio buff and boxer, as he takes you ...

If you're looking for a high powered work out that's fun and uses minimal equipment, pick up a jump rope. Our fitness contributor Minna Lessig tells us how we can jump our way into a healthy body.

While many of us may remember skipping as something we did as children, the pastime has regained popularity during the pandemic as a way of keeping fit. Not only is jumping rope a fun, affordable and ...

The morning after going through a grueling 16-round marathon sparring session, Heather Hardy is worn but ever chipper, skipping rope in a sparse area at the famed Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn Heights.

Join us behind-the-scenes as Tim Tszyu gears up for his highly anticipated bout against Thurman. Witness Tszyu's intense ...

While the term “jump rope” often conjures up images of kids playing on the blacktop during recess, the schoolyard staple is having something of a renaissance in fitness circles. Long considered a toy ...