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Old 05-04-20, 10:26 AM  
Susan H
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Unusual step in video

Have you ever seen a step like this? It seems to be made of four springs and a thin platform. It might be interesting to try out, but I wouldn't want one. Would you?

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Old 05-04-20, 10:35 AM  
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Definitely interesting. I wonder if it would help those with knee issues. Less impact.
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Old 05-04-20, 11:26 AM  
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Definitely interesting. I wonder if it would help those with knee issues. Less impact.
I bet it would since there would be some give. I would also love to try it!
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Old 05-04-20, 11:30 AM  
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I would love to try it too!
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Old 05-04-20, 11:49 AM  
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It looks interesting and might be more impact-friendly since it's shock absorbing. However, it's sliding around a little bit and that's scary.
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Old 05-04-20, 12:30 PM  
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Oh wow, looks fun!
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Old 05-04-20, 12:37 PM  
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Very cool! I’ve all but given up step because of my knees, that just might work for me.
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Old 05-04-20, 12:42 PM  
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I found the website - it is in Italian but if you speak Spanish or French, you probably can figure it out!

http://www.springenergie.it/

I am definitely intrigued!!!

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Old 05-04-20, 12:52 PM  
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I’d love to have one! I might start doing step again. A little pricey, though. Wonder if they’re available in the U.S. and why only the instructor has one in the video clip.

ETA: Spring Energie has a Facebook page and I also found the step in China!

About 189USD with shipping from Italy.
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Old 05-04-20, 12:57 PM  
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Kathy Smith used a bouncy step in her Power Step workout from 1994 (yes, that's Michael Carson in the back at 0:13, in addition to another male case member in the back):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiU7hCY2qTE

when people asked about that step, the manufacturer discontinued its production.

i loved kathy's hair from this era!
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