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 ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A childhood pastime of jumping rope has turned into a present-day passion for women across the country. "I was scrolling on Facebook one day, you know, just ...

Nope, you don’t need to go on a long run or stationary bike ride to get your heart pumping. You can get a seriously-good workout with just a jump rope. In fact, jump rope is a great option if you’re ...

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+ ...

If you think jumping rope is for “girls in their skirts, jumping on a playground,” Alysia Mattson suggests you reconsider. “It’s way more of a badass sport than that,” said the 28-year-old Seattle ...

On a warm autumn evening, a half-dozen African American women — sisters, cousins, friends — gathered for an activity that first brought them joy decades ago. "I'd been looking for an outlet for ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Taking a break from adulting through friendship, fitness, fun and fellowship. That’s what the 40 + Double Dutch Club aims to do for women. It’s a sisterhood with more than 100 ...