“If I went in, I figured maybe we could make a chain, and they could get me at the other end with the other rope.” Mr. Fisher’s three decades of double Dutch rope jumping came in ...

Howell suggests combining double-unders (or attempts) with heavy weight movements. "The combo of lifting and jump rope hits two different training stimuli, making it more challenging," he explains.

Some North Texas athletes are bringing their skills to the national stage. They're hoping the competition will leave them "jumping for joy." ...

"We all know double Dutch." Wigfall was 6 when she learned to jump double Dutch, a rope-skipping game in which two long ropes are turned in opposite directions. The game, which has deep roots in ...

As its name implies, the double under (a.k.a. 'dub' or simply 'DU') involves swinging the rope underfoot twice per jump instead of once—and since doing so requires either a faster swing or a ...

About 500 women ages 40 and above met over the weekend in Chicago to have some fun while reliving childhood memories at the same time: by jumping double Dutch ... to jump rope while in elementary ...

The Double Dutch Forces of Columbia teams continued to add major awards in jump-roping Saturday. Six of the 12 teams finished first and the rest no lower than third in competition with others from ...

A global jump rope group for older women isn't letting COVID-19 ruin their fitness, fun and fellowship. The 40+ Double Dutch Club is committing to exercise safely during these challenging times.

Meet the members of the 40+ Double Dutch Club ... These health boosts are not surprising. Jumping rope, which is a full-body workout, is an effective form of cardio. Research suggests that ...