Internet split over Kmart's $3 item: ‘What’s the point…’
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It’s no surprise that Kmart is popular among Aussies; after all, this superstore offers almost everything under the sun.
However, one particular item from Kmart has stirred up mixed reactions.
A Kmart fan shared on social media a new $3 Cordless Jump Rope designed for safe indoor use.
The peculiar offering is made up of two separate handles tied to balls by a bit of string. It looks innocent enough—but its ‘cordless’ aspect has many shoppers confused.
‘I'm not often lost for words…’ a user wrote, alongside a photo of the cordless jump rope.
One comment given to Yahoo Lifestyle read: ‘I am imagining sitting in my recliner chair and swinging one with my foot while watching the soapies! Exercise done!’
Many other social media users were surprised by the item, with one adding: ‘But… just jump up and down turning your arms around to the side? What’s the point of holding handles when there’s nothing to jump over?’
‘I'd still trip on it,’ another user said.
Others took the opportunity to chime in with a few cheeky observations.
‘So, just jumping then lol (laughing out loud),’ a third user said, which another agreed with: ‘For $3! It means more if you have to pay for it.’
‘This will go perfectly with my tyre-less bicycle,’ someone else said.
‘Suddenly double-unders (a form of rope jumping where the rope passes under the feet twice for each jump) seem achievable,’ another remarked, with one pointing out, ‘looks dangerous’.
However, many others held different opinions.
One user wrote, ‘Maybe useful to someone who lives in a small apartment and doesn't have room for a rope to be swinging around into furniture etc.’
‘I imagine that's a great way to get the same workout that skipping gives but without a tripping hazard. Could be good for rehab!’ another said.
‘Also, I think skippers who compete could use these as a way to train higher level skills, simulating the weight and rhythm but without the stress of tripping whilst learning new acro skills etc.’
‘Also useful for skipping indoors and/or small spaces. No rope to whip off your lamp shades or tangle in your dining room chairs,’ a third agreed.
Cordless jump rope exercise ideas. Video source: Zap Fit
‘Genuinely think this would be useful for skipping indoors,’ someone else added. ‘I needed to do skipping for some Achilles tendon rehab but the rope I had would hit the ceiling. And as dumb as it sounds, jumping on the spot just doesn’t have the same feel to it mentally.’
‘I get the stupidness of it, but it’s actually useful, I have a toddler who tries to jump in with me every time I have the rope, so using this makes it easier for me to exercise while also making sure my toddler doesn’t faceplant trying to join me,’ one user shared.
Members, what are your thoughts on this item? Do you find it useful, or can you think of other scenarios where it might be particularly well-suited? Please share your ideas in the comments section below!
However, one particular item from Kmart has stirred up mixed reactions.
A Kmart fan shared on social media a new $3 Cordless Jump Rope designed for safe indoor use.
The peculiar offering is made up of two separate handles tied to balls by a bit of string. It looks innocent enough—but its ‘cordless’ aspect has many shoppers confused.
‘I'm not often lost for words…’ a user wrote, alongside a photo of the cordless jump rope.
One comment given to Yahoo Lifestyle read: ‘I am imagining sitting in my recliner chair and swinging one with my foot while watching the soapies! Exercise done!’
Kmart shoppers are divided over a $3 item, with some loving it and others deeming it ‘dangerous’. Image source: Kmart
Many other social media users were surprised by the item, with one adding: ‘But… just jump up and down turning your arms around to the side? What’s the point of holding handles when there’s nothing to jump over?’
‘I'd still trip on it,’ another user said.
Others took the opportunity to chime in with a few cheeky observations.
‘So, just jumping then lol (laughing out loud),’ a third user said, which another agreed with: ‘For $3! It means more if you have to pay for it.’
‘This will go perfectly with my tyre-less bicycle,’ someone else said.
‘Suddenly double-unders (a form of rope jumping where the rope passes under the feet twice for each jump) seem achievable,’ another remarked, with one pointing out, ‘looks dangerous’.
However, many others held different opinions.
One user wrote, ‘Maybe useful to someone who lives in a small apartment and doesn't have room for a rope to be swinging around into furniture etc.’
‘I imagine that's a great way to get the same workout that skipping gives but without a tripping hazard. Could be good for rehab!’ another said.
‘Also, I think skippers who compete could use these as a way to train higher level skills, simulating the weight and rhythm but without the stress of tripping whilst learning new acro skills etc.’
‘Also useful for skipping indoors and/or small spaces. No rope to whip off your lamp shades or tangle in your dining room chairs,’ a third agreed.
Cordless jump rope exercise ideas. Video source: Zap Fit
‘Genuinely think this would be useful for skipping indoors,’ someone else added. ‘I needed to do skipping for some Achilles tendon rehab but the rope I had would hit the ceiling. And as dumb as it sounds, jumping on the spot just doesn’t have the same feel to it mentally.’
‘I get the stupidness of it, but it’s actually useful, I have a toddler who tries to jump in with me every time I have the rope, so using this makes it easier for me to exercise while also making sure my toddler doesn’t faceplant trying to join me,’ one user shared.
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