Looking for a fun, effective, and quick way to get in shape and say goodbye to those extra pounds? We've got the answer: jumping rope! No, it's not just a kids' game; it's a low-impact exercise with ...

Jump Rope for Heart is two weeks long, with kids learning techniques, practicing and then competing for prizes as they raise money for the American Heart Association. Jump Rope for Heart is an annual ...

Look straight ahead. Stand on the balls of your feet, heels bobbing, body loose. Now grab the handles, swing the rope and jump. How hard can it be? You did this in the third grade, right? But jumping ...

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 ...

HOHENFELS, Germany (Dec. 18, 2012) -- Olympian Buddy Lee visited Hohenfels last week to give a jump start to the Army's "Get Fit, Be Strong," or GFBS, initiative through a series of classes ...

Were you a jump rope junkie back in the day? Well, that fun toy can actually be an intense fitness tool if you know how to use it—and once you hone your skipping skills, it'll be just as fun as it was ...

There is a reason jumping rope is part of every fighter’s training routine. It is one of the best ways to increase endurance. It is also an excellent way to burn calories and improve your overall ...

FORT RUCKER, Ala. (February 14, 2013) -- Providing a variety of activities for children on Fort Rucker to participate in is vital to promoting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for youth, and ...