You know you want to give it a try.

Jumping rope seems to be making a comeback as a fitness trend lately, thanks to the rope being so easy to transport as well as an efficient calorie burner and a ton of fun. This old-fashioned aerobic exercise from our playground days boasts big health benefits, working every muscle from head to toe. It provides a low-impact way to keep the heart rate up between various cross-training moves, helping you achieve your cardiovascular endurance goals .

Check out the video above for four different footwork styles to try the next time you grab a jump rope for a workout. Mixing up your moves in this way helps challenge the muscles in your legs and core in different ways, all while keeping the upper body active and engaged. And don't worry -- none of them require fancy movements with the rope itself, so keeping those rotations going should be a breeze.

What are you waiting for? Start jumping around! Below are explanations for the four moves in the video above, plus three bonus jumps.

Lateral Hops