In this exclusive Media Day workout session, watch Jamaine Ortiz demonstrate his impressive skills as he performs shadow ...

Skipping rope may once have been seen mainly as a pastime for schoolgirls, but there’s a good reason—or more accurately, several good reasons—it’s also a fav training tool for boxers. “They've used it ...

You can practice jumping rope alongside other forms of exercise and adjust your technique based on your fitness level. PHOTO/COURTESY Ever wondered why professional boxers skip rope during training?

Join us behind-the-scenes as Tim Tszyu gears up for his highly anticipated bout against Thurman. Witness Tszyu's intense ...

ALBANY, N.Y. – Jump ropes are not just for boxers and little girls anymore. They are an economical and time-efficient way to stay in shape this winter. “It’s an excellent form of aerobic training,” ...

Boxing is not all about having the power to out-punch your opponent, you need plenty of skills and agility in your locker too. Former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson was filmed using the skipping rope, a ...

As one half of YouTube's Goal Guys, Cam Jones frequently takes on sport and fitness-related challenges. And in a recent video, he documents perhaps his mentally and physically toughest undertaking so ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Low tech, inexpensive and versatile, the jump rope has long been a staple of boxers training for bouts and children chanting in schoolyards. But fitness experts say it can ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While fancy Pilates machines and indoor rowing machines are now popular staples on living room floors, we ...

I USED to weigh 220 lbs then I got into boxing for six months doing six five-minute rounds with only 30 seconds to rest in between. After boxing, I ran on the treadmill for about an hour then did ...

While the term “jump rope” often conjures up images of kids playing on the blacktop during recess, the schoolyard staple is having something of a renaissance in fitness circles. Long considered a toy ...

Boxing is not all about having the power to out-punch your opponent, you need plenty of skills and agility in your locker too. Former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson was filmed using the skipping rope, a ...