Following the success of the Disney Channel's 2007 spring release of "Jump In," jumping rope for fun and fitness has experienced a new surge in popularity with kids and families. The South Montgomery ...

Jumping rope might have been your go-to activity during fourth-grade gym class, but this simple piece of equipment is actually one of the best-kept secrets of the fitness world. And it’s not just for ...

Want to burn up to 600 calories in an hour? Head to The Rotunda in West Philly on Sunday, Sept. 10, to sweat it out with Punk Rope. You'll be reminded of being a kid at recess, while getting a killer ...

We tend to think of cardio as going for a run or taking a cycling class, but there are a lot of other creative ways to get your heart pumping and keep your mind entertained if you dread the treadmill.

On a patch of concrete in Cow Meadow Park in Freeport, an intense game of double Dutch is in motion. Two jump ropes twirl so fast that the sound of them whipping in circles fills the air. But these ...

For many, the thought of jumping rope conjures memories of playground rhymes about strawberry shortcake or images of prize fighters shaping up for a title bout. But jumping rope isn't just for school ...

Eleven kids are jumping rope, racing around colorful cones, and throwing balls up in the air. But this is not every day child's play. It's part of Punk Rope for Kids, a new exercise class in the East ...

Dance and jump rope are two popular forms of cardiovascular exercise, both offering unique benefits for heart health ...

People, in general, are all the more gung-ho about being healthy and staying fit these days, and it is no wonder that many exercises and workouts that can be done anywhere convenient - especially at ...

Exercise was so easy and fun when you were a kid: Playing hopscotch or kickball in the school yard, pitching softballs or jumping rope. Now, in your grown-up days, there's a way to sweep your favorite ...

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 ...