Jump Your Way to Health on a Rebounder Trampoline

A rebounder trampoline is a relatively small, unobtrusive piece of exercise equipment. Simple in construction, it offers huge health benefits, which are being brought to our attention today. If you are looking for an easy yet oh-so-effective way to exercise, do yourself a favor and look into a mini-trampoline, or rebounder.

The rebounder trampoline works this way: with each jump, your body is subjected to gravitational pulls. At the top of each bounce this pull is zero, but at the bottom of each bounce, it is two to three times the force of gravity. But unlike jogging or running on a hard surface, which puts such stress on your ankles and knees, rebounding has the same positive effect on all areas of the body equally. Rebounding is known as a “zero impact” exercise.

Using a rebounder trampoline, you can improve your circulation and increase your lung and heart capacity. You can lower your cholesterol, reduce your stress levels, and increase your energy. Another positive benefit is that rebounding will improve you balance and coordination, leading to better posture too. You will develop lean and toned muscles – especially your legs, belly, hips and arms.

Another very key benefit of using a rebounder trampoline is that your entire lymphatic system will be cleansed, and this has a positive effect on your immune system. NASA scientists have used rebounder trampolines in their space training program, and they refer to it as “the most efficient and effective exercise yet devised by man.” And you can experience all these benefits in the comfort of your home while watching your favorite TV program!

And what exactly is rebounding? Well, unlike regular trampolining, on a rebounder trampoline you aren’t trying to jump excessively high or perform acrobatic or gymnastic tricks. Rebounding is really just a gentle bouncing on your trampoline. What you are doing is basically a series of precise, small, controlled movements – and these lead to large healthy dividends when done on a regular basis.

Everyone starts out slowly on a rebounder trampoline. The most basic move is called the “health bounce.” This isn’t really a jump at all, because your feet actually never leave the surface of the mat. But as your body moves up and down, all the benefits of rebounding are occurring, and your whole body is being strengthened. You can do just about anything while health bouncing: you can watch TV, read a book, talk on the phone, or listen to music.

It’s best to start out slowly, with just five minutes at a time, done several times during the day. This gives your connective tissues a chance to adjust and hold all your internal organs in place and strengthen them.

Gradually you’ll build up to thirty minute to sixty-minute sessions several times a week. And this is where you’ll begin to see noticeable improvements in your health.