1 Robert
Newton, Centre for Exercise Science and Sport Management, October 1995
2 University of Lausanne, Switzerland - July 1997
3 Dr Gremion - Orthopeadic Hospital, Lausanne - July 1997
| Independent medical research1 has identified that impact forces
experienced during excessive running and aerobic exercise can lead to such
injuries as cartilage degeneration, fatigue fractures, shin splints and Achilles
tendon problems.
Any device which lessens the impact forces during jogging and recreational
activities is likely to reduce injury risk. The study concluded that the
revolutionary Kangoo Jumps design offers a unique benefit to sports people
and recreational users alike. Furthermore, the study goes on to suggest a
rehabilitation benefit to patients with lower limb injuries. The use of Kangoo
Jumps can increase the oxygen consumption by around 20% in comparison to
doing the same activity without the boots. Athletes have improved their
cardiovascular system with the use of Kangoo Jumps.
Wearing Kangoo Jumps reduces the risk of lower limb injury, maximises energy
input to output return, increases cardiovascular conditioning and aids lower
limb injury rehabilitation. It also supplements the aims of aerobic exercise
- 20 minutes of Kangoo Robic exercise performed at 124 bpm is equivalent
to 40 minutes of normal aerobic activity performed at 145 bpm. |
| Improvement of the cardiovascular and breathing
systems (the heart & lungs) |
| The use of Kangoo Jumps can
increase oxygen consumption by around 20%2 in comparison to doing
the same activity without the boots. Many athletes have improved their
cardiovascular system with the use of Kangoo Jumps. |
| Protection of the joints e.g. Knees, hips, ankles,
spine |
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The human frame is designed to last 30 - 35 years, after this time it begins
to wear out. Our bodies have not evolved enough to cope with the 70 - 80
years that we now live; therefore we can damage the frame, joints and cartilage
if we do excessive amounts of running, skipping and jumping. Thousands of
amateur and professional sports people suffer pain and injury in their joints
and lower back due to prolonged and excessive strains of training. Any impact
sends the force directly up through the legs and it is here that we see may
stress fractures leading to inflammation of the joints.
Look at the latest design of footwear from the top international sports shoe
companies and notice that they are designing low impact heels and soles because
of the need to protect joints from high impact exercise.
The use of Kangoo Jumps can be considered a low impact activity as they decrease
the peak impact (the force of landing) by 50%3. Kangoo Jumps with
their elliptical springs and tension bands are designed for the ultimate
in protection against impact. This unique design works well because it lengthens
the time of impact and hence reduces the force transferred to the feet &
legs. |
| Development of balance, improvement of
posture |
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The design of the springs requires correct posture to maximise the 'bounce'
from the boots, hence by simply trying to get the best bounce posture will
be significantly improved during training. The boots greatly support the
ankles and as they have a wide base, foot strike is easy to control. |
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