Cardio Jump - the ropeless jump rope

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the Cardio Jump, a ropeless jump rope product. Participants share their reactions to the product's design, functionality, and the associated promotional video, exploring both humorous and critical perspectives. The scope includes conceptual and experiential aspects of exercise, as well as the social implications of using such a device.

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  • Conceptual clarification
  • Humor

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants find the product amusing and question its practicality, suggesting it may be more of a joke than a serious fitness tool.
  • Others argue that the exercise it promotes could benefit those who are uncoordinated or new to physical activity, despite the product's ridiculous appearance.
  • There are observations about the promotional video, with some noting discrepancies in the jumping technique displayed, leading to skepticism about the product's effectiveness.
  • Some participants express concern about the potential hazards of using the device, particularly for those who may lack coordination.
  • A few comments highlight the absurdity of marketing a compact jump rope, questioning the necessity of such a product.
  • One participant suggests that the product might be useful for individuals in cramped spaces where traditional jump ropes cannot be used.
  • Humor is prevalent throughout the discussion, with many participants sharing laughs and light-hearted comments about the product and its marketing.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally do not reach a consensus; while some find value in the exercise aspect of the product, others remain skeptical about its practicality and effectiveness. Multiple competing views exist regarding the utility and absurdity of the Cardio Jump.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the accuracy of the product's tracking capabilities and its overall design, suggesting that assumptions about its functionality may not hold true.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring unconventional fitness tools, those curious about humorous takes on exercise products, or anyone considering alternative methods for staying active.

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http://www.buythecardiojump.com/Default.asp?tcode=pi8&tag=google&gclid=CI-o0orY5ZkCFQkzawodGFudQg&bhcp=1

:smile::smile::smile::smile::smile: I don't know what can be said. Maybe its a Zen thing.
 
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hahaha that made my day

it's even "compact for travel"
 
:smile: :smile: :smile: I can't stop laughing. I think I need to watch that video again...it's not often you get to watch buff men make total fools of themselves quite like that. :smile: It's perfect for the totally uncoordinated people who would otherwise trip over a rope, though. :smile:
 
is this a joke? April fools was earlier this month.

I noticed in a few of the shots with the cordless idiot thing, the guy wasnt actually jumping, just going up on his tiptoes.
 
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Pengwuino said:
I noticed in a few of the shots with the cordless idiot thing, the guy wasnt actually jumping, just going up on his tiptoes.

I noticed that too. See, it's definitely better he had the cordless jumprope rather than a real one or else he'd have tripped over it. :biggrin:
 
wow does that look ridiculous, I feel embarrassed just watching the video
 
All hail humanity! :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
Yeah. But it's a gizmo and has buttons. B-U-T-T-O-N-S.

And a shiny display. S-H-I-N-Y.
 
Phrak said:
Yeah. But it's a gizmo and has buttons. B-U-T-T-O-N-S.

And a shiny display. S-H-I-N-Y.

I wonder if it takes into account your weight and the height of the jumps. I guess in principle it could use accelerometers to give an accurate accounting of the work done.

...eh, on second thought, [duh! :redface:] the hands are not necessarily an indicator of the body motion. So there is no way it could be reliably accurate.
 
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That had me laughing to tears.
 
  • #11
Forget the gadget and just do the jumps.

As ridiculous as the product is, the exercise is a good way for people not accustomed to strenuous activity to get good conditioning. After a spectacular shipwide failire on a yearly PT test the captain initiated a bi-weekly exercise program. Part of it included a walking pace jog. Just getting the feet up in the air greatly increases the amount of effort of keeping the pace, and it's something most people can do without being discouraged. The product isn't necessary, but those who do buy it and follow the program will benefit. Fools perhaps, but if buying the product encourages them to exercise then I wouldn't argue that the money wasn't well spent.

It is funny though:smile:
 
  • #12
I guess anything that gets people to exercise is a good thing, it's amazing how sedentary a lot of people in our society are.
 
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Phrak said:
Yeah. But it's a gizmo and has buttons. B-U-T-T-O-N-S.

And a shiny display. S-H-I-N-Y.
:smile:

Beyond that, it's truly difficult to know what to say.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
...eh, on second thought, [duh! :redface:] the hands are not necessarily an indicator of the body motion. So there is no way it could be reliably accurate.

You thought that all the way through, right? :wink:

What a fantastic find this thing is, though.
 
  • #15
I guess the jumprope industry is trying to match the phone industry by going wireless!
This product looks pretty lame. And "compact for travel?" As if jumpropes were
big to begin with.
 
  • #16
Funny! I saw the commercial again and happened to notice this: Watch the blonde girl pretty early in the commercial, in the side-by-side shot. In one screen she is using an actual rope, and in the other she is using the Cardio Jump. She jumps about three times as high when using the jump rope!
 
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When will they release the version for double-dutch? :-p
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Funny! I saw the commercial again and happened to notice this: Watch the blonde girl pretty early in the commercial, in the side-by-side shot. In one screen she is using an actual rope, and in the other she is using the Cardio Jump. She jumps about three times as high when using the jump rope!

:smile: I was thinking this might be useful for the uncoordinated spazzes who would trip over a jump rope, but then noticed the flying balls on the ends of the sticks...those could be even more dangerous in the hands of an uncoordinated spaz!
 
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Moonbear said:
:smile: I was thinking this might be useful for the uncoordinated spazzes who would trip over a jump rope, but then noticed the flying balls on the ends of the sticks...those could be even more dangerous in the hands of an uncoordinated spaz!

Oooo flying balls.

I showed the ad to three women at work. The two younger ones rolled their eyes and declared it one of the stupidest things they'd ever seen. The other woman said, "Well, it would be handy to have." At which point I looked at her sideways. "Well it would be," she insisted. I started to laugh. I got up from my chair, lifted my hands to my sides, twirled them and jumped in time to the twirls. "Better than this?" I asked. "Well, you know what I mean," she said. I told her I didn't know what she meant. She asked me if I was laughing at her. I told her I was. Then she laughed with me. Good thing we're friends.
 
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HAHAHA, when the video shows the girl jumping next to herself the rope would be hitting her leg. She is off timing.
 
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It does occur to me that it might be useful for someone who lives in cramped quarters and doesn't have a place where they could swing a jump rope without hitting things. It would give you something to do with your arms to keep them up and moving too. I would still break out in fits of laughter seeing someone doing it, but I suppose they'd go to the gym if they were willing to be seen while exercising. :biggrin:
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
http://www.buythecardiojump.com/Default.asp?tcode=pi8&tag=google&gclid=CI-o0orY5ZkCFQkzawodGFudQg&bhcp=1

:smile::smile::smile::smile::smile: I don't know what can be said. Maybe its a Zen thing.

they look like they're trying to fly
 
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  • #23
Jump roping is a life skill and shouldn't be so cavalierly abandoned in the name of quick results
 
  • #24
:smile:It looks a bit like some sort country dancing.:smile:
 
  • #25
sketch said:
:smile:It looks a bit like some sort country dancing.:smile:

NECROPOST!

As a side note, these are still available from Amazon: (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WXEH8G/?tag=pfamazon01-20).

I just got mine yesterday. Kind of a sucky jump rope, but they make awesome nunchucks.
 

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