Ever walked into your local gym, stood in front of the battle ropes, picked them up for a measly ten seconds... then dropped them like a hot potato because, err, you have no idea how to use them? Same ...

Ever walked into your local gym, stood in front of the battle ropes, picked them up for a measly ten seconds... then dropped them like a hot potato because, err, you have no idea how to use them? Same ...

More and more gyms are introducing battle ropes into the mix as a way to blast fat and tone the entire body. Not sure what they are or how they can benefit your body? We have the scoop on this hot new ...

These bulky ropes in the corner of the gym can look intimidating. But it turns out they are an excellent full body workout for beginners that’s gentle on the body. Credit... Supported by By Connie ...

You've seen them in the gym: those giant twisted torture devices called battle ropes. You may have played with them in a circuit class or a boot camp — or have steered clear of them. Until now. If you ...

Out of all the cardio equipment available in a gym, battle ropes are probably the most deceptive. They look exciting and fun, until you hinge into position and start rippling them with one or two arms ...

One of the hardest aspects of staying fit is fighting the monotony that can accompany daily workouts. You need variety that also intensifies your exercise over time so your progress doesn’t plateau.

Maybe you’ve seen them at the gym — heavy coils of rope anchored at the middle to a post or the floor. They may look like they were brought up from a dungeon or off the deck of a boat, but they’re ...