He heard about it from a buddy who knew this boxer. “Jumping rope … what’s the big deal,” Len Cucinotta thought on that fateful day back in 1975. “It seemed like a good way to get a little exercise.” ...

This Boxer Conditioning Trick Burns Fat Faster Than a HIIT Workout originally appeared on Men's Fitness. Boxers are always jumping rope, but it’s not just for show. The humble jump rope is one of the ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Low tech, inexpensive and versatile, the jump rope has long been a staple of boxers training for bouts and children chanting in schoolyards. But fitness experts say it can ...

As any boxer will tell you, jumping rope is one of the most efficient cardio workouts, one that hasn’t changed much since it was invented. Until now. Enter the Smart Rope. It sounds a little silly at ...

Why is jump rope a cardio champion? The answer is simple: when you jump, you engage large muscle groups throughout your body, efficiently raising your heart rate. This translates into a series of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While fancy Pilates machines and indoor rowing machines are now popular staples on living room floors, we ...