Learn how to tie the Alpha Knot, a versatile new loop knot perfect for climbing, arborist work, and rope management. This step-by-step tutorial covers proper technique, secure tightening, and ...

A video from a Florida gym shows a woman jumping rope on a vertical “spider wall,” a workout that would put just about anyone ...

Physical activity is extremely important as it helps to keep you fit, prevent diseases, and manage weight, among others. The World Health Organization (WHO) says that adults between 18 and 64 years ...

A local group of jump ropers are headed to Japan to compete in the 2025 World Jump Rope Championships. The team is called the Super Skippers, a competitive jump rope team based out of the Northwest ...

Rope walking is a fundamental skill for tree climbers and arborists, enhancing mobility, safety, and efficiency in SRS and SRT systems. This complete tutorial covers step-by-step techniques, common ...

Ahead of her US Open doubles quarterfinal match, Canadian Leylah Fernandez showed off some serious jump rope skills. Fernandez and her partner, Venus Williams, were beaten in straight sets by Taylor ...

DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Zach Peckman is 16 years old and already making a name for himself in the international jump rope community. Peckman, who specializes in the speed category, ...

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 ...

On a 90-degree July afternoon inside a karate studio in West Seattle, there was no AC, just a handful of struggling box fans. That wasn't slowing down the 44 kids, aged 7 to 17, who whipped ropes ...

Zach Peckman, a 16-year-old jump rope champion from New Hope, was introduced to the sport in kindergarten during the Jump Rope for Heart fitness program. But after seeing a gymnastics-style jumping ...

The 2025 World Jump Rope Championships are underway, with the fastest rope-skippers and Double Dutch masters converging in Kawasaki, Japan. The World Championships, which will be administered by the ...

Jump rope is an underrated form of exercise. It always gives me such an energy boost—it’s also a really fun way to get fitter, boost coordination and learn new skills. Yes, it’s annoying when the rope ...