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MommaFrog · 15th Nov 2011, 09:02 PM

http://www.vibrantlivingcenter.com/Boots.htm

thoughts?

Aeon Magus · 15th Nov 2011, 09:13 PM

First thought: They've really gone all out inventing new and weird-looking health & fitness products. Those boots look awfully weird, definitely not something I'm used to seeing. And I can see how they could shape your body, granted you stick to a regime for using them.

Second thought: Bouncy, bouncy, bouncy... bounce-bounce-bounce!

Third thought: ...

I want me a pair of those.

Chouchou · 15th Nov 2011, 09:16 PM

I need these boots, because they'd actually make me want to exercise. Bouncing like I'm in a low-gravity environment sounds incredibly fun. This is so going on my wish list.

Ridiculous · 15th Nov 2011, 09:58 PM

Gimmick.

Might be alright for a toy, but a complete waste of time for exercise. Using them won't make you burn any more energy than running without them (actually, you probably burn less energy with them because energy being stored in the springs and used to propel you forwards).

Plus wearing those would just discourage me from exercising because I'd look like a complete idiot while I was doing it.

Also all of the benefits that are listed there are from general exercise, not from using these boots (apart from possibly the balance and coordination.. which is another point, your chance of injury goes up about 10 times while wearing something like that. Try running in high heels and not twisting your ankle - same thing will happen here.)

Also, good luck going up hill.

edit: and they spelt 'kangaroo' wrong in the banner at the bottom.

Junkist · 16th Nov 2011, 02:27 AM

If this pair of Boots really work,it would have been popular by now. With that much of money on stake,might as well invest in good pair of running shoe.

fiddledeedee · 16th Nov 2011, 07:53 AM

Probably lots of fun and might make you excersize more/in a different way, BUT they will probably also encourage you to step harder which will cause more problems when you are wearing normal shoes, as the unprotected steps will jarr shinbones and joints, and the shoes might encourage bad posture.

Nevertheless...

MommaFrog · 16th Nov 2011, 08:47 AM

I thought they looked fun... I saw them on the news, so I googled and started this thread. I think one problem would be when you bounce.... everything jiggles....

suninthesky · 16th Nov 2011, 05:09 PM

They look really awesome and I'd love to try them! But I'm a runner at heart.. so I don't appreciate them saying its better than running. >.>

They look too expensive to feasibly try.

flymetothemoon · 17th Nov 2011, 02:00 PM

There are some classes near where I'm moving that use these, and I've been a little tempted to try them out...mainly because I'm not supposed to run outside because of the impact on my knees, but I've been told (by a doctor) that these are supposed to lessen that impact and be better for your joints.

malachite · 17th Nov 2011, 02:27 PM

I'll stick to jogging

Z3ni · 17th Nov 2011, 04:45 PM

I would SOOO buy one of those but.. I'm scared of being judged...

15th Nov 2011, 09:02 PM	#1
MommaFrog EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Lake City, Fl Age: 21 Posts: 711 Join Date: Oct 2011	kangaroo workout? http://www.vibrantlivingcenter.com/Boots.htm thoughts? __________________ It's hard to answer the question "what's wrong" when nothings right. Maybe one day it will be ok again. That's all I want. I don't care what it takes. I just want to be ok again.

15th Nov 2011, 09:13 PM	#2
Aeon Magus EC's Blue Gaylien Full Member Gender: I go peepee standing up xD Orientation: I'm a Man's Man Out Status: The people that I care about most. Location: South Africa Posts: 2,262 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: kangaroo workout? First thought: They've really gone all out inventing new and weird-looking health & fitness products. Those boots look awfully weird, definitely not something I'm used to seeing. And I can see how they could shape your body, granted you stick to a regime for using them. Second thought: Bouncy, bouncy, bouncy... bounce-bounce-bounce! Third thought: ... I want me a pair of those. __________________ Sing me a Painting, I'll paint you a Song Inside my heart is breaking. My make-up may be flaking, but my smile still stays on. The show must go on.

15th Nov 2011, 09:16 PM	#3
Chouchou Warrior Goddess Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Homosexual (asexual?) and mostly homoromantic Out Status: To some friends, but not to family Location: Wisconsin, USA Age: 26 Posts: 1,109 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: kangaroo workout? I need these boots, because they'd actually make me want to exercise. Bouncing like I'm in a low-gravity environment sounds incredibly fun. This is so going on my wish list. __________________ "The good neighbor looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human and, therefore, brothers." -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

15th Nov 2011, 09:58 PM	#4
Ridiculous EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Friends Location: New Zealand Age: 20 Posts: 935 Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: kangaroo workout? Gimmick. Might be alright for a toy, but a complete waste of time for exercise. Using them won't make you burn any more energy than running without them (actually, you probably burn less energy with them because energy being stored in the springs and used to propel you forwards). Plus wearing those would just discourage me from exercising because I'd look like a complete idiot while I was doing it. Also all of the benefits that are listed there are from general exercise, not from using these boots (apart from possibly the balance and coordination.. which is another point, your chance of injury goes up about 10 times while wearing something like that. Try running in high heels and not twisting your ankle - same thing will happen here.) Also, good luck going up hill. edit: and they spelt 'kangaroo' wrong in the banner at the bottom.

16th Nov 2011, 02:27 AM	#5
Junkist Imprisoned 21 Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Not out at all Location: Nottingham,UK Age: 21 Posts: 50 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: kangaroo workout? If this pair of Boots really work,it would have been popular by now. With that much of money on stake,might as well invest in good pair of running shoe. __________________ If you have any questions regarding health,don't hesitate to drop your question on my wall or spam my inbox. Will try my best as 3rd year Pharmacy student to answer them. Much loves, Patrick

16th Nov 2011, 07:53 AM	#6
fiddledeedee 22/12-31/12+X! Full Member Gender: Complicated female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Most, sans Dad Location: England Age: 15 Posts: 1,128 Join Date: May 2011	Re: kangaroo workout? Probably lots of fun and might make you excersize more/in a different way, BUT they will probably also encourage you to step harder which will cause more problems when you are wearing normal shoes, as the unprotected steps will jarr shinbones and joints, and the shoes might encourage bad posture. Nevertheless... __________________ A problem should be measured not by the cause of the problem but by the consequences it has on a person. ~ Anfauglith

16th Nov 2011, 08:47 AM	#7
MommaFrog EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Lake City, Fl Age: 21 Posts: 711 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: kangaroo workout? I thought they looked fun... I saw them on the news, so I googled and started this thread. I think one problem would be when you bounce.... everything jiggles.... __________________ It's hard to answer the question "what's wrong" when nothings right. Maybe one day it will be ok again. That's all I want. I don't care what it takes. I just want to be ok again.

16th Nov 2011, 05:09 PM	#8
suninthesky Well Known Full Member Gender: Female Posts: 122 Join Date: Mar 2011	Re: kangaroo workout? They look really awesome and I'd love to try them! But I'm a runner at heart.. so I don't appreciate them saying its better than running. >.> They look too expensive to feasibly try.

17th Nov 2011, 02:00 PM	#9
flymetothemoon EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: It's not about gender, I just like people... Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Albany, NY Age: 25 Posts: 467 Join Date: Nov 2009	Re: kangaroo workout? There are some classes near where I'm moving that use these, and I've been a little tempted to try them out...mainly because I'm not supposed to run outside because of the impact on my knees, but I've been told (by a doctor) that these are supposed to lessen that impact and be better for your joints. __________________ Somehow I can't believe that there are any heights that can't be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true...curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy. ~ Walt Disney

17th Nov 2011, 02:27 PM	#10
malachite EC's realist Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Orlando Posts: 6,480 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: kangaroo workout? I'll stick to jogging __________________ It's the 21st century, your bigotry is outdated. Either upgrade or go away.

17th Nov 2011, 04:45 PM	#11
Z3ni Ec's ADD Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gayish Out Status: My Twin Location: England, Manchester Posts: 3,083 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: kangaroo workout? I would SOOO buy one of those but.. I'm scared of being judged... __________________ Through pain, lies success.

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