There’s a lot to love about jumping rope—and many benefits of jumping rope that’ll make you want to add it to your routine. This old-school workout tool delivers a cheap, portable form of cardio and total-body strengthening. And it may help you get in an intense, sweaty workout without having to leave your home, which makes it a great choice during these pandemic times. Beyond that, jumping rope can provide a host of serious athletic benefits, from coordination to explosive power to agility. And yet another big perk: It’s just plain fun. Perhaps it’s no surprise then that jumping rope seems to be rising in popularity. Kollins Ezekh, a certified personal trainer and director of programming at Mayweather Fit Atlanta, tells SELF he’s definitely seen more clients express interest in jumping rope recently. He recommends the activity as a tool people can use to stay active—especially during this time when many people are still avoiding exercising indoors at gyms.