About 500 women ages 40 and above met over the weekend in Chicago to have some fun while reliving childhood memories at the same time: by jumping double Dutch. It was part of a meetup of the 40+ ...

Sometimes we look for complicated routines or expensive equipment to get active, but the answer can be as simple as a rope. Jumping rope is one of the most complete and accessible exercises, perfect ...

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 ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Let’s jump into it. (Ok, enough of the jumping puns for now...) Audrey Bowman, ...

When Regina Plaza — or “Gigi Love,” as she is better known — walked into a Sunrise gym on a recent Thursday evening, she approached Cindy Edwards, who was sitting on the bleachers. Plaza asked Edwards ...

If you're a devoted lifter, there's a good chance you skip cardio often. But don't let fitness memes fool you, cardio is essential—especially if you want to reduce your risk of cardiovascular diseases ...

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 ...

Remember jumping rope on the playground? That simple activity you enjoyed as a kid turns out to be one of the most powerful brain-boosting exercises you can do. While most people pick up a jump rope ...