The same way you need a rope with speed when strangling that homicidal maniac, you also need a jump rope to be equally zippy. The Rogue SR-1 ($22) features a six-inch rotating handle for your mitts to lock into, along with a bearing system that facilitates top-end revolutions and a coated cable that adds even more speed and durability to your routine. Some experts say skipping rope is the best pure workout you can get. If so, we’d say choking out a psycho killer runs a close second.