Jumping rope is an effective workout — it can help you lose fat, build muscle and improve agility. Plus, they are a portable and affordable piece of exercise equipment, so they're great for travel or ...

NEW YORK — Battle ropes, the thick and heavy ropes that look as if they could tether a ship to shore, have become go-to fitness tools in gyms for people seeking a tough workout that is also engaging ...

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If the last time you jumped rope was in the schoolyard, you’re missing out on a seriously hardcore cardio workout. In fact, today’s updated jump ropes offer a new way to work out, burning around 13 ...

Earlier this year we taught you about battle ropes and how to not be intimidated by them. Now you love them... but you can only use them at the gym -- or the CrossFit Box-- right? Because you know, ...

Powerwave Battle Roping fitness class at Crunch is seen in this 2013 handout photo in New York. REUTERS/Stephen Meierding HANDOUT By Dorene Intenicola NEW YORK (Reuters) - Battle ropes, the thick and ...

Combine cardio with core work to reap the flat-belly benefits of both types of sweat sessions in this quick, 20-minute workout. It alternates between jumping rope and standing ab exercise, so you can ...

MACON, Ga. — Staying active doesn’t have to mean hitting the gym or investing in expensive equipment. As we move into the summer months, one tried-and-true tool is making a comeback in a fun and heart ...

Even if you haven't jumped rope since elementary school, you can still feel like Rocky Balboa in the gym, outside, or on-the-go with a little guidance. Try her beginner-level circuit out for yourself.

Battle ropes earned their badge-of-honor name for a reason: They're your one-and-done hot-body weapon. In fact, working out with them for eight weeks improved athlete's aerobic fitness and upper- and ...