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 ...

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, ...

Everyone remembers the rope climb from gym class, but probably not too 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 ceiling, ...

Jumping rope is an effective workout — it can help you lose fat, build muscle and improve agility. Plus, they are a portable and affordable piece of exercise equipment, so they're great for travel or ...

Climbing ropes is a difficult challenge that has haunted young athletes, from middle-school PE class to military recruits, for generations. You need to develop two things to master climbing rope, ...

When I couldn't run because the kids were always with me, Crossrope became a way to get my cardio fix — without leaving the house What It Is: Crossrope, an at-home jump rope workout Who Tried It: ...

With the rise of comic book movies, many Hollywood actors have taken on superhuman physiques. And while it's been some time since he portrayed aspiring superhero The Shoveler in "Mystery Men," actor ...