People, in general, are all the more gung-ho about being healthy and staying fit these days, and it is no wonder that many exercises and workouts that can be done anywhere convenient - especially at ...

Jumping rope might have been your go-to activity during fourth-grade gym class, but this simple piece of equipment is actually one of the best-kept secrets of the fitness world. And it’s not just for ...

Maybe you’ve seen them at the gym — heavy coils of rope anchored at the middle to a post or the floor. They may look like they were brought up from a dungeon or off the deck of a boat, but they’re ...

With so many different kinds of equipment available to use in the gym, it can be an exciting yet overwhelming task to figure out what to use during your workouts. As a trainer, I consistently tailor ...

These are not the ropes from gym class. Designed for a unique take on conditioning workouts, battle ropes can help improve endurance, boost cardiovascular fitness and serve as one hell of a sweat ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Jumping rope has always been one of the simplest, most effective forms of cardio. It’s cheap, portable, and proven to ...

Drumming is an excellent way to build grip strength, as it requires constant hand movement and pressure. The act of holding ...

CHICAGO -- Fitness influencer Rachel Jablow's following on Instagram has increased by leaps and bounds through the power of jump rope. Her business, Get Roped, is named after an exercise method she ...

Skipping offers an efficient, effective and cost-savvy workout. But in a bid to innovate with Peloton bikes, expensive treadmills and adjustable dumbbells, many of us are missing out on the humble ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — There’s a new fitness trend that’s gaining some traction in the exercise industry — it involves a rope and promotes rhythm, timing and coordination. You may have recently ...

Fitness training for rope rescues and other low-frequency/high-risk technical rescues doesn’t need to be as complex as it might seem. If you can train your body to be capable to move well, bear weight ...

Climbing ropes is a difficult challenge that has haunted young athletes, from middle-school PE class to military recruits, for generations. You need to develop two things to master climbing rope, ...