Kangoo-jumps
By Vicky Waite
Wait….don’t laugh yet. These silly looking shoes can give you some real serious results. I saw them in a magazine sometime ago, and yes, I did think they were a little strange looking and didn’t give it another thought. Until recently, I saw them in another magazine and started reading the reviews on them and became quite blown away! They are called Kangoo Jumps Rebound Shoes. For short, they are Kangoo Jumps.
Doing my little survey and ordering a pair, there is a lot to talk about here. I go and order a pair. However, when they do arrive, I am just so excited to give them a go! Nothing to put together here. For my husband’s sake, this is a real blessing. I throw on some thick high socks and head out to Peace Valley Park to go cut loose. They have some really neat bike trails that my son and I are use to.
I can’t begin to tell you how much fun these are! Okay, at first, they may seem to feel a little awkward but not for long. They begin to feel more normal and more balanced as you are moving around. They are very stable despite the contraption on the bottom. It’s like I’m bouncing along with mini trampolines on my feet. A real attention grabber! They have a bouncing feel to them due to the rounded springs on the bottom.
As I go bouncing and prancing along, I am now starting to look and feel like the energizer bunny. I am going on and on and on and I am having one heck of a time! Way too much fun to feel like a workout. Come to find out, ages 6 to 90 plus can own a pair of the Kangoo Jumps. They can be used for aerobics, running, dancercise, and all types of exercise. The Kangoo Jumps are safer than normal high cardio aerobics because they protect our knees and joints! The impact is reduced on the ground to 80% scientific studies claim. You spend 20% more calories with the Kangoo Jumps compared to the same exercises made with conventional shoes.
With regular use, your metabolic rate will become much more efficient with noticeable improvements in your muscle tone and burning of calories. They claim to give you a great workout without all the wear and tear on your joints. With your core being engaged, your core becomes your body’s stabilizer, rebounding off the ground. Since the Kangoo Jumps absorb 80% of the shock while you are running in them, you are using more muscle than you would in sneakers.
The Kangoo Jumps are recommended by doctors and physical therapists for safe rehabilitation of sports injuries. By rebounding off the ground you can work out longer and at a higher intensity than normal. It’s a total body workout toning and strengthening all the muscles with every bounce of the way. They have been around since the 90’s by Swiss entrepreneur Denis Naville.
The Kangoo Jumps range in price from $179 for kids to $299 for most advanced series. These are a great alternative to running and biking. It’s all about having fun while getting great results as you walk along. They have my vote! I’m going to order my son a pair right away. Instead of us doing our usual bike route at the park, we can now do some Kangoo Jumping.
My son loves to ham it up so these should work out perfect! Or should I say a perfect workout. For more information visit http://www.kangoojumps.com/and like with any other exercise program, always consult your physician before you begin.