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.

You will still get a cardio workout without the rope! Then, once you feel like you’ve mastered the form, you can try it again ...

Jump rope competitions at Laixi Second High School showcase the diverse appeal of a traditional sport. The events include not just individual skills but also pairs collaboration and team relay races.