Kangoo Jumps XR3 Special Edition

Ok, so here's the deal. I saw an episode of Nightline last month (google it) and fell in envy of all the people Kangoo Jumping all over Manahattan. I live in the SF Bay Area, an extremely progressive fitness community and had never seen KJ's. A little about me (so you understand where I am coming from); I am 37, 5'8, 158lbs (normally 140lbs) female. I used to (about 2 years ago) run between 3-6 miles 3-5 times per week, and my average times were 9-10 minute miles. I live an active lifestyle (Snowboarding all winter, hiking all summer). I've been trying to motivate a new running routine but have not been able to muster up the desire to torture myself into loosing the 18lbs I seem to have gained over the last 2 years.So I figured that $250 was worth the price of admission to loving my running routine again. I got the jumps Tuesday evening after Thanksgiving (perfect timing!) opened the box, put them on, stood up off the couch and blasted the music on my ipod. Jumping in the dark on my front porch I fell in LOVE with these things. Took the doggie for a Kangoo run around the block (in the dark) and decided that these things were going to change my workout routine forever. The next morning I went to one of my favorite running trails and went for a run. I was DYING!!! I had to run/walk because I thought my heart would pound out of my chest. This is so much harder then regular running, the best cardio workout and super fun.I have been Kangoo running 5-6 days a week for 2 and a half weeks for 30-40 minutes.A few things I have noticed:1- Even on a run/walk routine I can still go 4 miles in less than 40 minutes; meaning you MOVE with these things which makes it so much fun.2- I get stopped by at least 1 person EVERY time I go out with the KJ's so be prepared.3- Going up any hill is really hard at first but gets easier on the 3-4th day.4- My feet are truly a size 7.5-8 normal width, so I bought the medium jumps and have added a pair of sport gel Dr. Scholl's which add a little more comfort and fill in the boots (which are designed for men).5- I always wear 2 pairs of socks, one athletic and one tall to cover my chins.6- I was developing a crazy bruise on my right ankle, losening the top buckle has helped a lot. I wear my jumps firm to tight around my feet and a little looser around the calves/ankles (you will get a few bruises and soreness after the first few days but stick with your routine your body is just getting used to the stiff boots).7- On my 8th or 9th run I no longer had to run/walk, running and rebounding all the way!8- I love climbing stairs with these things, super fun and a great workout.9- I can take my dog for a walk and jump beside her as she sniffs and enjoys her leisure stroll while keeping my heart rate up.10- No chin splints! This is one of my favorite results. If you are a regular runner you know what I am taking about, if not then just imagine that your chins are on fire and you can barely walk because your calve muscles are so tight.11- Ankles still feel a little sore, but they are feeling better now that I have loosened up the ankle (top) buckle.12-Downhill can be hard on your knees because you just want to fly as you run which is creating more pressure as you rebound.13- According to my Polar I am burning more calories then when I run the same distance/time. Which is awesome!14- Each boot weighs about 4 pounds which adds to the difficulty of the workout, so be prepared.15 - Super portable (I just leave them in the car and go).I run on a variety of terrain which is also fun; gravel, cement, asphalt and dirt all allow for easy jumping. One of my biggest concerns when I had my traditional running routine was that most of the trails around here are cement, which is very hard on your knees, hips and other joints. I can now Kangoo easily on all of my favorite tails without fear or wrecking my knees.I have lost just over 3lbs in the last two weeks (granted; if I was traditional running for the same period of time I would have lost the same amount of weight BUT I would have chin splints, knee pain and be BORED out of my mind), and have even been getting comments from cohorts who have noticed that I've lost weight (and they have no idea about my Kangooing).If you're at the end of this super long review I hope that it has helped you learn a little about these awesome rebounders. Good luck & please comment I'd love to hear from other Kangooers; what you are doing, how you are using them ect.

I am having so much fun exercising. I wear a 9.5 shoe and ordered the medium and use tall cotton sport socks and they fit great. Not too tight or loose. The buckles can be adjusted to tighten if need be, but I did not find this necessary as there is more than enough support for your ankles. You do need some balance, but once I got used to them, they seemed to improve my posture and my bad knee did not hurt. There was no pressure on my hips or knees which was great.I did however have an irritating squeak on one boot. I called the Kangoo Jumps store and they returned my call within the day and were so helpful explaining how to eliminate the squeak by switching out the heavy cardboard insert from one boot to the other. It solved the problem and they answered all my other questions. They were a pleasure to deal with. I'm not setting the world on fire and am only able to do the Kangoo jump videos on YouTube for 5-10 minutes with many breaks, as these boots are quite the workout. As a person who doesn't excercise much, I am having so much fun jogging up and down the driveway. I've had them over a month and still having fun.

Love love love these KJs. I'm a size 7.5-8 and ordered medium size. Fits well, still have enough room for my toes. Easy to put on, and easy to lock (has double locking system). It feels heavy at first when you put it on but you get used to it after doing a few jumps on it – doesn’t take that long to get used to it. I’m almost 60 yrs old and didn’t think I could use these but I did and I love them. I was skeptic at first before buying them because I was afraid for my knees since I had TKR done the other year. These KJs are actually low impact so they don’t hurt my knees. I did about 20 minutes workout on the first day and that was an amazing funfilled sweaty workout!!! Would highly recommend. One thing I want to add though is I had to cut the middle band on the T-spring for a softer bounce, workout felt better with that middle band cut off.

I was so excited to get these…. Not what i expected at all!! :( first thing - you rock back and fourth and if you don’t balance you will tumble! I tried in my backyard and still felt super uneasy! Not for me !!

EVERY time I go running, at least one person asks about them. Usually more. They are fun and have totally changed my run. I had gotten in a bit of a rut doing the same run for a couple years. Now going up hill is SO hard! I feel like I am getting such a better workout. I was worried I wouldn't be able to run with the stroller, but I definitely can and do every time I wear them. The only drawback is that center buckle. I wish I could get it tighter!

Well I was looking for a fun piece of equipment to add to my workout routine. I bought these after seeing Becky using them on TikTok with her family. When I first tried them on I was less than pleased, because there was no Bounce in them.After reading reviews I realized that they need to be broken in, and I think I’m about halfway to doing that after one day. I had one issue, which was that one of the boots was making a popping noise. After contacting the seller, I was advised to tighten the bolts which I did, but it did not help the popping noise. After trying a few things I realized that the cardboard insert that is in the bottom of the boot was causing the issue. I simply removed that and made my own insert using part of a floor mat. Now, no more clicking and I am very happy with these Kangoo Jumps. I highly recommend them if you are looking for a fun way to work out!

The media could not be loaded. I have only used them a few times now. They take a little getting used to as far as balance and maneuvering but they are pretty stable and very fun. It causing aching in the bottom of my feet when I use them but I read that can be common to start until your feet get used to them. I hope that’s the case. It really gets your heart pumping very fast very quickly so I can see why you would burn so many calories!