What functionality is there behind using a weighted jump rope?
From the outside, a weighted jump rope might not seem all that different from a regular one. It’s still a rope that needs a repetitive motion to keep it moving, not forgetting a nostalgic toy from ...
Why Jump Rope Is Still the Most Underrated Cardio Tool on the Planet — And How to Actually Use It
By David Newman, CEO & Founder, Rx Smart Gear I've spent the better part of two decades in the jump rope world — designing ropes, coaching athletes, and watching this simple tool get consisten...
The 2026 Legends Championship just wrapped up at the Del Mar Arena in Southern California, and if you weren't watching, you missed one of the most revealing tests of elite fitness the CrossFit seas...
How to Breathe While Jumping Rope: Lung Capacity Secrets
Jumping rope will look very simple when you look on from the outside, but once you start pushing your duration and speed one thing will become extremely clear, your lungs will give out long before ...
Jump Rope vs. Other Cardio Machines: Which One Wins for Fat Loss?
When it comes to fat loss, cardio is usually the first tool that people reach for. Walk into any gym and you'll see the usual suspects lined up in neat rows: treadmills, humming bikes, spinning ell...
Kinks & Coils: How to Straighten Your Jump Rope
How to deal with jump rope cable kinks and coils. Simple steps for straightening and storing your jump rope effectively. Jump rope cable kinks and coils are a common problem, especially when you bu...