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Quick Answer, TL;DR: Most people picture "full body cardio" as running, cycling, or rowing, but none of these three actually train your entire body. Crossrope's weighted jump ropes, from 1/4 LB to 2 LB, force your shoulders, arms, and core to work against real resistance on every revolution while your legs and heart do the same cardio work a run or ride would...

When you think of jumping rope, you probably don't think of a low-impact workout. After all, you're literally jumping.

But jumping rope can be a relatively low-impact form of cardio when performed with proper technique. You don't need to jump high or move at a frantic pace to get an effective workout. And adding a weighted jump rope can make the workou...

TL;DR: Adam is a yoga teacher, a creative director, and one of the most decorated hybrid-racing athletes competing today. He has won titles in Spartan, DECA, and HYROX, and lined up for the hardest endurance event on the planet. He has also broken his leg in half, spent three years fighting stress fractures, and rebuilt himself more than once. Through all of ...

TL;DR: Melissa was a self-described clumsy tomboy who didn't find fitness until her early 30s. Nearly three decades later, she trains at 5:30 a.m. in her own garage gym, has built lifelong friendships through the Crossrope community, and is planning a rim-to-rim Grand Canyon hike for her 60th birthday. When an Achilles injury forced her to hang up the ropes she loved, she did...