Remember those carefree days when skipping rope was all about who could go the longest without tripping? Well, that same playground activity has earned its spot as one of the most effective fitness ...

Each branch of the armed forces uses a simple bodyweight exercise to keep everyone in peak physical condition — they clearly understand the benefits of jumping jacks! While exercises like squats, ...

The jumping jack is an effective way to stimulate all the vital muscles of your body. It is a full-body exercise used in cardio and warm-up sessions. Jumping jacks include resistance and aerobic ...

Exercise, in general, is one of the best things you can do for your health: It strengthens your heart and lungs, boosts mood and cognition, and lowers your risk of a bunch of diseases, including type ...

Whether you’re a jumping jack fanatic or you haven’t done a jumping jack since middle school gym class, there’s one thing (okay, two things) most of us can agree on: jumping jacks are fun (they make ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Why jumping rope isn't just for kids. (Getty Images) (Rapeepong Puttakumwong via Getty Images) Long before Peloton products, ...

I tested the $10 Yottoy Cordless Jump Rope to see if it could deliver a blood-pumping workout. Here’s what you should know about this affordable at-home fitness tool.