I just love to find new and improved ways to workout or ways to make working out more efficient and fun. Today, in my Daily Candy newsletter, I found a video clip of these fun shoes that look like a cross between Rollerblades and mini trampolines. They’re called kangoo jumps. Basically, when you’re taking a jog, these boots take the bulk of the stress off your joints while giving you a great workout. They literally put a bounce in your step. The price tag is a little high for me, but if I could rent them or something, I certainly would give them a try. Looks like the contraptions elicit a lot of gawking as well.
Category: rollerblades
High Rollin’ on Skates
I’ve decided that today, a cross training day, will be dedicated to roller blades. The weather is finally shaping up and I have a pair of shiny new skates in the attic that have been waiting to come out of hiding. I bought them just as it was getting cold and snowy. So, I did a little research on roller blade workouts, because I don’t want to sell my workout short. Here are some different moves that I’ve come across that I might try when no one’s looking:
1. In N Out: While skating, get into squat position. From there, move legs out wide, bring them in and repeat.
2. One-legged In N Out: Same as In N Out, except move only one leg out to the side at a time during each rep.
3. Riding backwards: Basically the same as In N Out, just propelling yourself backwards.
4. Leg lifts: Grab a bench or tree for balance. Since the skates provide extra resistance, leg lifts to the side get an extra push.
5. Rear leg lift: Same as above; use skate for resistance and lift one leg behind you.
I found a whole lot more intricate moves as well that I am not even going to attempt. Even just braking is going to take some getting used to again. We’ll work on the more coordinated dance steps some other time:)