Has anyone else seen this? (Monkeyfeet)

unfetteredpast · 07-26-21, 01:08 PM

https://animalhousefitness.com/products/monkeyfeet

As if I need another fitness gadget, but this one looks kind of cool.

I wonder if moving the weight further out on the lever (at the bottom of the foot) compared to more centrally located (behind the knee) makes a difference. Would that require more core stability?

That's the argument I'm going with to justify another fitness toy!

Terry · 07-26-21, 02:55 PM

The only justification you need is that you want it. If you get one or a pair, it would be cool if you showed us pics of you in Monkey Feet Action.

Jane P. · 07-26-21, 03:35 PM

The only problem I see is if you're doing a video you'd have to pause it to put the dumbell in place. It's not like picking one up with your hands. Otherwise, it looks like a clever idea.

fanofladyvols · 07-26-21, 10:38 PM

What a cool fitness toy!!

I had never seen...thanks for sharing

Usia · 07-27-21, 07:24 AM

Just when you think you've see it all! Thanks for sharing.

AsSweetAsSugar · 07-27-21, 04:57 PM

I never saw it before!

Hazel Porter · 07-27-21, 08:02 PM

I have one of these -- it's great for doing your own lower body work but it would be very hard to use in connection with a video. Once you have the boot on, you have to take it off to change weights: the "jaws" that hold the dumbbell won't open otherwise (which I guess is a good safety feature).

Jennifer P. · 07-28-21, 11:58 AM

That looks really cool. I cannot "hold" a dumbbell in behind my knee at all.

tytbody · 07-28-21, 12:15 PM

looks fine. Gadget or what. We like variety in our exercise.. I'm buying drum sticks today so I can work them with my chair exercise and RevX fitness. and, they don't cost a lot..

too bad it's just for one..

just a thought, couldn't exercise bands, the cloth one works similar muscles. ?

bubbles76 · 07-28-21, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tytbody

just a thought, couldn't exercise bands, the cloth one works similar muscles. ?

I was thinking about this as well. Bands get a little ponderous for me, but I can definitely see if working for the loop bands.

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07-26-21, 01:08 PM
unfetteredpast Join Date: Dec 2008	Has anyone else seen this? (Monkeyfeet) https://animalhousefitness.com/products/monkeyfeet As if I need another fitness gadget, but this one looks kind of cool. I wonder if moving the weight further out on the lever (at the bottom of the foot) compared to more centrally located (behind the knee) makes a difference. Would that require more core stability? That's the argument I'm going with to justify another fitness toy!

07-26-21, 02:55 PM
Terry Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texas	The only justification you need is that you want it. If you get one or a pair, it would be cool if you showed us pics of you in Monkey Feet Action.

07-26-21, 03:35 PM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	The only problem I see is if you're doing a video you'd have to pause it to put the dumbell in place. It's not like picking one up with your hands. Otherwise, it looks like a clever idea. __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy

07-26-21, 10:38 PM
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07-27-21, 08:02 PM
Hazel Porter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Colorado	I have one of these -- it's great for doing your own lower body work but it would be very hard to use in connection with a video. Once you have the boot on, you have to take it off to change weights: the "jaws" that hold the dumbbell won't open otherwise (which I guess is a good safety feature). __________________ http://members.aol.com/naconfer/images/hazel_hobbes.gif What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?

07-28-21, 11:58 AM
Jennifer P. VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Va. Beach, VA	That looks really cool. I cannot "hold" a dumbbell in behind my knee at all. __________________ Jennifer P. Let's keep this beautiful planet & all its wonderful creatures alive!

07-28-21, 12:15 PM
tytbody VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MA	looks fine. Gadget or what. We like variety in our exercise.. I'm buying drum sticks today so I can work them with my chair exercise and RevX fitness. and, they don't cost a lot.. too bad it's just for one.. just a thought, couldn't exercise bands, the cloth one works similar muscles. ? __________________ ~~~Cheryl Completed a 10 day Pilates Challenge 2019 Completed Pilates 7 day Challenge 2019 Live Life Simply -Simply Love Life