On a recent television re-run, “Frasier” experienced a flashback where he relived the horror of the dreaded rope climb in physical education class. Some of you may not know what “the rope” was but ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you’re training for an obstacle race of some sort, then you’ll likely need to climb a tall rope. Climbing a rope, like the pull-up or push-up, can ...

My first memory of engaging in physical activity for any reason other than "play" occurred in high school gym class. Up to that point, the only exercise I did surrounded a sport or game. There I was, ...

LITTLE ROCK — Everyone remembers the rope climb from gym class, but probably not fondly. So you might not like what I’m about to tell you: It’s time to grab a rope again. Instead of dangling from the ...

This is a great workout if you have a Marine Corps obstacle course available. If not, an outdoor pull-up bar will suffice, or there are other options listed below. We did this one on a holiday when ...

You've done the Couch-to-5K thing, you've dabbled in 10Ks, and you've even completed a half-marathon or two (or 10). You're comfortable running short and long distances—but you've never wiggled your ...

The all-hazards mission of today’s fire and rescue service brings a multitude of responsibilities to fire department members. Rope rescue–a discipline requiring thorough knowledge and constant ...

A jump rope feels decidedly old-school: something you played with as a kid but that most adults, except for boxers, leave behind. That’s a shame, because jumping rope offers a combination of benefits ...

If you haven’t picked up a jump rope since your school days, you’re in for a surprise. Jumping rope packs the same intensity as an 8-minute-mile run or a 20-mile-per-hour bike ride. There’s a reason ...

My first memory of engaging in physical activity for any reason other than "play" occurred in high school gym class. Up to that point, the only exercise I did surrounded a sport or game. There I was, ...