SLAMMING A SET of battle ropes in the gym is, quite frankly, a ton of fun. This type of workout isn't popular only because it looks and makes you feel badass, but due to its ability to help you burn ...

THE JUMP ROPE isn’t just for elementary school gym class. The classic tool has so much to offer to your fitness routine, especially if you have the bad habit of skipping out on cardio training. Even ...

With so many different kinds of equipment available to use in the gym, it can be an exciting yet overwhelming task to figure ...

CHICAGO -- Fitness influencer Rachel Jablow's following on Instagram has increased by leaps and bounds through the power of jump rope. Her business, Get Roped, is named after an exercise method she ...

These bulky ropes in the corner of the gym can look intimidating. But it turns out they are an excellent full body workout for beginners that’s gentle on the body. Credit... Supported by By Connie ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Jumping rope has always been one of the simplest, most effective forms of cardio. It’s cheap, portable, and proven to ...

Once a classic playground pastime, jumping rope is often overlooked as a cardio staple. While running, cycling, and strength workouts dominate the fitness space, more people are turning to jump rope ...

Battle ropes have long held our top gym floor prize for Equipment That’s Not As Fun As It Looks. That’s mainly because wielding 30 feet of two-inch, 20-pound rope for any stretch of time is extremely ...

Of all the impulsive purchases I’ve ever made, picking up a jump rope at the convenience store has probably been the best for ...

The truth is, we should have never left jump ropes on the playground. Weighted jump ropes, in particular, are a great tool for combining strength training and cardio fitness, allowing you to get a ...

Here’s a question for you: when was the last time you tried jump roping? Perhaps it was last week in the gym, maybe it was during lockdown, or, like me, maybe it was when you were 10, in school and ...