Music Boxing Machines for Teens and Families: A Parent's Guide
If you are trying to pull a kid away from a screen, a music boxing machine is an easy sell. It has lights, their own music and a score to beat. Here is what parents should know.
Safety first: BeatJab is designed for teens and adults. Younger children should use it only with an adult present.
Why kids like it
It feels like a rhythm video game they play with their whole body. They choose the songs, chase the lights and compete with siblings or parents.
Set it up for their size
- Mount the machine so the center sits around the child's chest height.
- If several family members share it, pick a middle height. Adults can bend their knees a little.
- Start on the lowest speed. BeatJab has nine levels, so kids can move up as they improve.
Simple house rules
- Gloves on, every time.
- Hit the targets only, never the frame.
- One person at a time, with others standing a step back.
- Younger children should be supervised by an adult.
What they get out of it
Following the lights takes focus and hand-eye coordination, and a few songs is an easy way to burn off energy indoors on a rainy day. It also gives teens a healthy outlet after a long school day.
Will the gloves fit?
BeatJab includes one pair of half-finger gloves with an adjustable wrist strap. They suit teens and adults best. Small children may need a child-size pair.
A family activity
Make it a game: one song each, highest score picks the next track. It is one of the few workouts the whole house will ask to do again.