Pink JumpSnap, The Ropeless Jump Rope - Calorie Counter, DVD Workouts, Hand Weights, & Travel Bag Reviews

• Good Workout, the DVD's could be better

  
  By A2HVHKI05DF470 on 2007-10-22
  I actually like this product. The only thing missing when you buy from Amazon instead of direct from their site, is the 16 minute DVD. But this comes with the 8 minute and the 12 minute workouts on one DVD.I bought it to change up my cardio as the treadmill was getting kind of stale. I normally do 45 minutes on the treadmill, so I thought doing the 8 & 12 back to back wouldn't really be a big deal. Wrong!! The 8 minute kinda kicked my butt! AND there are breaks every 2 minutes along the way! I think it's going to be a least a week or so before I tackle the 12 minute one, let alone doing them both back to back. So as far as the workout, I don't think you will be disappointed. Now for the prodution value.... it isn't bad......but seriously, the music, for me was pathetic. After listening to the great music to workout to with TurboJam(which I love) this sounded like bad porn music to me. But..there is a timer/counter clock as the workout progresses, so once you get used to the jump routines, you can always hit mute and listen to your own music. I only wish the camera had wide shots of them jumping so you can see the next moves and not lose rhythm. For some reason the camera likes to get the lead jumper from the waist up.. and then close ups of the footwork (which after a while of watching feet move like that, it becomes surreal). If you read their site, then you know what the product can do. It was easy set-up. Just make sure you have a tiny screwdriver to unscrew the part for the batteries and you are set to go. I hope the manufacture takes this advice and makes some better workout DVD's as this can really be a great way to get in shape. I would recommend it.
  
  

• It will definitely get your heart pumping

  
  By A9ZV2N6JTI8BF on 2007-10-31
  I just purchased the jump snap and I am pleased with the product. I'm a 43 year old male and I need to get in shape. The 8 minute workout was not so easy, but I was doing some of it at my own slower pace. The product is a good aerobic workout without the clumsy tripping of real rope jumping. I plan to use this every day to get in shape and lose weight. I like the fact that it's portable and can be done anywhere. This will be a daily part of my workout. I also lke the fact that you don't have to spend a lot of time, in order to get your heart pumping. I know in a perfect world you want to get in an hour of exercise a day, but the way I look at it with products like the Jump Snap and the Body Blade which I have been using for years are a great way to get your daily workout in half the time and still get in some exercise instead of doing nothing. For instance, I like to watch T.V., so I would pick up the jump snap and do it while watching my favoriate t.v. show. I get the benefits of watching my T.V. and getting some exercise in also. For the new year I plan on being a health couch potato.
  
  

• Rope fraying and not holding up

  
  By A1D9APBD0BBQFI on 2007-11-13
  I really like this rope but I am on my second one because the rope frays badly over time. The company was good enough to replace the first one but then the second set of ropes did the same thing. The ropes are also getting a bit longer on one side on both pairs. I have given up on this product but I really did like it before the ropes failed.
  
  
  
  

• Not good for joints

  
  By ABH4A8DGKKH4Q on 2008-04-08
  I think this product could burn lots of calories, but I found that the next day after each workout both my hip and knee joints were extremely sore! I work out regularly and have never experienced this much joint discomfort after a workout session. I have stopped using this product.
  
  

• Cute, but do you really need it?

  
  By A3MDNMPMUYVBDJ on 2008-05-08
  I ordered this product because I wanted a different type of cardio workout. I am bored with the treadmill and elliptical. Jumping rope is definitely an excellent workout and being able to simulate the action and take advantage of the benefits in relatively small places is a cool idea. So, JumpSnap gets a lot high reviews, I figured I'd try it. But honestly, I got the product, tried the workout DVDs and yes, the workout was great but, I could have done it without using the handles. There really is no way the counter is accurate and the simulated rope sound isn't all that great. It's a good prop but really.. You can get a good Rope Workout video and when you can't actually use a regular rope, (like indoors in a small area), just "pretend" to use a rope. You will probably have the same results and save some $$ too. I returned the product... still waiting for my refund though. :-(
  
  

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