Kangoo Jumps
The Pioneer-work for spring-boots itself was done in the 20th in Eastern Europe. The original purpose was to have a recreation device for Leg injuries. The original concept was redesigned in the 80s in Canada. Denis Naville, a Swiss engineer ReWorked the concepts and developed the comfort, the design and the performance. His first model (KJ-1) was first presented at the international sports-sales show in 1994. From there the boots have been developed to a real fun sport device. Till September 2001 the actual model (KJ-4 XR) was also available in a junior version.
Application
Running & Jogging Kangoo Jumps were originally developed for joggers, to reduce the impact stress on joints. They are suitable for the avid jogger, serious runner or a CASUAL health-conscious exerciser. A Swiss chiropodist study shows that Kangoo Jumps correct pronation and supination conditions originating from the lower leg, while they are being used.
Weight Loss
Kangoo Jumps are also suitable to be used as a form of weight loss exercise.
Rebound exercise has been found to be the most effective way to "re-prime the pump" and keep it going, due to the up & down swinging in a low impact environment.
Rebound Exercise
Rebound exercise is an exercise that reduces your body fat; firms your arms, legs, thighs, abdomen, and hips; increases your agility; strengthens your muscles overall; provides an aerobic effect for your heart; rejuvenates your body when it's tired, and GeneRally puts you in a state of health and fitness. Kangoo Jumps helps provide an increased G-force (gravitational load), which strengthens the musculoskeletal system, protects the joints from the chronic fatigue delivered by exercising on hard surfaces.
People who rebound find they are able to work longer, sleep better, and feel less tense and nervous. The effect is not just psychological, because the action of bouncing up and down against gravity, without trauma to the musculoskeletal system, is one of the most beneficial aerobic exercises ever developed. Kangoo jumps are engineered to provide this benefit to users.
The future of the Kangoo-jumps
The “inventor” Denis Naville is still spending a lot of time improving the Kangoo-jumps. Currently he is working on a new design which is especially designed for high performance. On the other hand the current boot will be also improved. The future “normal” Kangoo-boot (KJ-7) will only have a soft-shell to improve the comfort. The KJ-/ will also be available in a junior version.