Friday, February 10, 2006

Kangoo Low Impact Aerobic Fitness Shoe

New York, NY (BlackNews.com) - KangooNYC.com, the official regional Internet distribution site for Kangoo Jumps, the world's lowest-impact aerobic fitness shoe, is launching in the New York Metropolitan area with two "Have Fun Getting Fit" events during national heart month.

Feb. 17 - Sister to Sister National Woman's Heart Health Fair, Manhattan
KangooNYC.com puts the fun into fitness on Feb. 17, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., as part of the Sister to Sister National Woman's Heart Health Fair at the Madison Square Garden Expo Center in Manhattan with a special appearance by Jason Mellars, a master trainer and international fitness presenter from London. Mellars is director of education and training for Kangoo Jumps' "Train Smarter" programs and will illustrate how KangooJumps can put "fun" into maintaining a healthy heart and losing weight.

Mellars will be appearing on Stage 2 at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Ericka Simmons, a certified fitness instructor and the official distributor of Kangoo Jumps in the United States, also will participate in low-impact aerobic fitness sessions throughout the day.

Simmons discovered Kangoo Jumps while on the road to recovery from major knee surgery, "Kangoo Jumps got me running again," says Simmons. "My experiences inspired me to bring Kangoo into the lives of those who not only want a great workout and healthy lifestyle, but also to those individuals whose fitness routines may be hampered by various injuries."

Co-chairs for the Sister-to-Sister event are Dayle Haddon, model; Donna Hanover, author, TV host and actress; Deborah Roberts, news anchor, 20/20, ABC; and Tanika Ray, correspondent on Extra. Irene Pollin, founder and president of Sister to Sister: Everyone Has a Heart Foundation will preside over opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m. More than 3,000 visitors are expected to attend the event. Attendees can:

* Have fun with fitness by trying on a pair of Kangoo Jumps.

* Get free heart disease screenings with immediate results.

* Learn from nationally known experts and celebrities about women and heart disease.

* Pick up heart-healthy tips from chefs and fitness trainers.

* Visit interactive exhibits, get tips from beauty experts, and more.

* Find out how to reduce your risk factors for women's heart disease.

Sister to Sister events will be taking place in 14 cities throughout the country. National corporate sponsors of the event include Sanofi Aventis; Kellogg's; Tropicana; Quaker; America Online; Discovery Health Channel; Woman's Day; and The Wall Street Journal. Government partners include National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute; the Office on Woman's health; Office of Research on Women's Health; and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

To register for this free event, visit www.womansheartday.org and click on the New York event. Proceed to pre-registration section.

Feb. 18 - Jersey Gardens and KangooNYC.com Team Up for Heart Fitness
Join us on Feb. 18 at Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., for a tribute to National Heart Month with KangooNYC.com. Shoppers are invited to participate in an open aerobics class with Kangoo Jumps' internationally renowned master fitness trainer Jason Mellars.

Wear comfortable clothes, bring your sense of fun, and a bottle of water to be a part of the fitness event of the season. U-Kangoo it with Kangoo! The event takes place on the lower level center court.

A fitness course will demonstrate Kangoo Jumps being used in a number of fun fitness activities - from aerobics to jumping rope. 15-minute work out sessions with Mellars will take place at 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Jersey Gardens, www.jerseygardens.com, located at 651 Kapkowski Road, Elizabeth, N.J., is the largest retail outlet mall in New Jersey. In addition to fun health and fitness activities, the mall's retailers will offer a number of Presidents' Day discount specials.

Kangoo Jumps, a techno fitness shoe with a shock absorption rate of up to 80%, and popular among runners and athletes in training, and in the rehabilitation of various injuries, are now available to the mass consumer market through KangooNYC.com

Ericka Simmons, Entrepreneur with Roots in New Jersey and Harlem
KangooNYC.com is the official New York City Kangoo footgear and product distribution web site represented by Epic Sculpt, a fitness and sporting goods product distribution company founded by Simmons based in Cranford, N.J.

Simmons, a graduate of Columbia College at Columbia University, grew up in Scotch Plains, N.J., and Wellesley, MA., is managing partner of Epic Sculpt, and a young entrepreneur with business interests in New York, Philadelphia and New Jersey. She maintains residences in New York City and in Middlesex County, N.J.

For more information or product photos, visit: Kangoo Jump Aerobic Shoe

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