Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. A jump rope is a ...

Nick Woodard, professional jump-rope athlete and founder of Learnin' the Ropes, visits Lee Elementary School to demonstrate his skills and teach kids about teamwork, helping others, and dedication. To ...

Jumping rope is a fun form of exercise that you probably remember fondly of doing as a child, but, like most of us, you likely forgot about as an adult. But jumping rope isn’t just for kids—it’s a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. No longer a playground activity: The Chinese government introduced physical education requirements, including a national jump rope ...

Remember those carefree days when skipping rope was all about who could go the longest without tripping? Well, that same playground activity has earned its spot as one of the most effective fitness ...

LEE — Nick Woodard stands in the gym at Lee Elementary School with both ends of a jump-rope in his hands. Before he really shows off what he can do, he needs to know something first: How much energy ...

CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WJAR) — When students at the Mercymount Country Day school in Cumberland learned that a new jump rope club was starting, they jumped on board. “Any interest that children have in any ...