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 ...

If you’ve ever been to a gym, you’ve probably seen someone tossing thick, heavy ropes around. These ropes are known as battle ropes, and many people use them for an intense strength-building and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SLAMMING A SET of battle ropes in the gym is, quite frankly, a ton of fun. This type of workout isn't popular only because it ...

With so many different kinds of equipment available to use in the gym, it can be an exciting yet overwhelming task to figure out what to use during your workouts. As a trainer, I consistently tailor ...

Don't be intimidated by those giant ropes at the gym; this battle rope workout will take you from rookie to pro with just eight simple moves. Sara is a writer for Shape, and an editor and content ...

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 ...

Imagine yourself slamming, swinging around, pulling, and moving a hefty, supersized rope, and then feeling like your arms, lungs, and body are on fire, after less than a minute. Battle ropes are just ...

Battle ropes earned their badge-of-honor name for a reason: They're your one-and-done hot-body weapon. In fact, working out with them for eight weeks improved athlete's aerobic fitness and upper- and ...

Let’s be honest: some equipment at the gym can be intimidating. And many of us would rather walk past it instead of attempting (and potentially failing) in front of an audience. The battle ropes fall ...

SLAMMING A SET of battle ropes in the gym is, quite frankly, a ton of fun. This type of workout isn't popular only because it looks and makes you feel badass, but due to its ability to help you burn ...