Jumping rope is huge with kids, but trainers also love it for how quickly it can get your heart rate up and burn calories.

When big equipment isn’t an option, stationary exercises are a simple way to get your heart pumping anywhere — at home, outside, or on the go.

Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York. While she's not writing on topics like living on a budget and tips for city dwelling, she can usually be found at a concert or ...