The idea is to jump when the ropes pass under you. You can even chat with the turners to coordinate better if needed. Cardio Fitness Boost: Imagine it's like a mini cardio workout. Jumping around in ...

The focus on physical and emotional health attracted many members to 40-plus double Dutch. But it became about more than just jumping rope, members said. Veronica Mayfield, co-captain of the ...

Founder Paulette Jones and co-founder Lolita Scott created Jumping Juniors as a short-term activity to keep their children ...

It's also easy to do at home or outdoors, and the equipment takes up no space at all. Jumping rope may conjure up memories of double-dutch on the playground, or even better, the famous DCOM "Jump In!" ...

For the first five rounds, alternate your jump rope styles for 50 seconds. You can switch between criss-crossing your arms to double-unders, high knees or regular skipping. On the sixth round ...

Children can skip by themselves with a single rope or use two ropes for 'Double Dutch' style skipping games. Anywhere with enough space so they do not harm themselves or anyone else while they are ...

They thought back to how they jumped rope when they were kids and how much fun they had.” From that original duo, the club has amassed more than 30,000 members across the country.

For most people, skipping is a pastime they remember from the playground. For others, it’s a way to stay in shape. But for Moriguchi Akitoshi, it’s altogether more serious. He gave up a ...

A five-year-old girl had to fight for her life after a freak accident at summer camp left her strangled by a jump rope. Tascia Jones said her niece, Marley, was at a summer camp when the incident ...

Jump ropes have long been a staple on the playground. But once you're an adult, is jumping rope good exercise? Or should you choose something more "grown up," like running for your cardio routine?

In comparison with running, skipping rope or jumping can help you to burn 140 calories in 10 minutes for an average person weighing 65-70 kilograms. Skipping is slightly more efficient than ...

Skipping rope isn't just for kids—this simple cardio exercise is versatile and often used as a warm-up or even as a key part of the workout itself. The fun, effective activity is also a ...