Jump ropes are great tools for cardio workouts. After testing 12 ropes, we recommend the KSY Jump Rope. We also have picks for trick and speed jumping.

Forward jumping: For this one, bring the rope in front of you and jump over it. Do so for up to 15 minutes at a time. Backward jumping : This works just like the previous routine.

If you're ready to skip ahead, here are the best jump ropes. Whether you're an Olympian boxer, a CrossFit diehard, or a casual gym-goer, our list has it all.

Jumping rope is a cardio workout that burns calories, burns fat, builds muscles, works your core and can help you lose weight. Try it with this workout for beginners.

If you're looking for bang for your workout buck, look no further than jumping rope. Here are the impressive benefits of jumping rope to lose weight, improve balance and bone density, and more.

Jump Rope Mat A jump rope mat isn’t strictly necessary, but if you’d like to offer your joints some added cushioning, you may want to invest in one. Nonslip, impact-absorbing mats are a best bet.

Jumping rope allows you to get in a good cardio workout while also working on lower-body strength training, says Albert Matheny, R.D., C.S.C.S., co-founder of SoHo Strength Lab, Promix Nutrition ...

Jumping rope activates your calves, hamstrings, quads, and glutes, while simultaneously firing-up your shoulders, biceps, and triceps. Related Story. How To Run A Half-Marathon, Per Experts; ...

A jump rope challenge is no mean feat. Here's what happened when fitness writer Rebecca Shepherd took on 100 jumps a day for 30 days, and her tips for doing so.