Ever walked into your local gym, stood in front of the battle ropes, picked them up for a measly ten seconds... then dropped them like a hot potato because, err, you have no idea how to use them? Same ...

A jump rope is perhaps the greatest piece of gym equipment. It's light, packable, nimble, and delivers one of the most effective cardio workouts, whether you want HIIT or steady-state Zone 2 training ...

Even if you haven't jumped rope since elementary school, you can still feel like Rocky Balboa in the gym, outside, or on-the-go with a little guidance. Try her beginner-level circuit out for yourself.

For a heart-pumping at-home workout that requires minimal equipment and space, you can’t beat jumping rope. As personal trainer Mark Sayer explains, it’s the ideal small-space workout (whether you’re ...