Outdoors: Yes. Try to avoid jumping rope on a hard surface like concrete. Instead, choose a grassy space or put down an exercise mat. At home: Absolutely! You just need a few feet of clearance ...

Once a classic playground pastime, jumping rope is often overlooked as a cardio staple. While running, cycling, and strength workouts dominate the fitness space, more people are turning to jump ...

If you don’t have access to a good surface, Jablow suggests purchasing a jump-rope mat. They are lightweight and portable, and you can set one down on any flat surface and jump with adequate ...

ropes. What makes this convenient is that jump rope can be done in relatively small spaces. I put a yoga mat in the corner of my bedroom to protect my floor (and my neighbors), and was pleased to ...

If you don’t have access to a good surface, Jablow suggests purchasing a jump-rope mat. They are lightweight and portable, and you can set one down on any flat surface and jump with adequate ...

Audrey Bowman, CPT, a personal trainer and run coach, assembled a list of her favorite jump rope workouts of varying duration and difficulty to share exclusively with Women's Health. Follow along ...