Rebounding to Fitness!

Jump Your Way to Health

I have always liked to jog to stay in shape, but in recent years have found it to be too rough on my joints.   Then I happened upon some interesting information about Mini Trampolines, also called Rebounders.  Scientific studies have shown that jogging/bouncing on a Rebounder is a more efficient exercise (68% more efficient, according to NASA) than the ground.  It also has the up side that it is very gentle on joints.   So I put a Rebounder in my living room (so that I could watch TV while jogging) and have found it to be one of the best ways to exercise.  I can use it anytime of day, for as little or long as I want, and I don’t have to brave weather conditions or get shin splints.  And if you are not a jogger, the studies have shown that even gentle bouncing can increase your level of health.  Among the many areas it profits: it builds bone/spine mass, eases arthritis pain, increases metabolism, stimulates the lymphatic system to release bad cholesterol, and strengthens the heart muscle. 

I love the fact that I can get a great work out without having to go to a gym (saves time and money) and that I can do it so easily…all topped off with the fact that it is much gentler on my joints.  So if you find that you are concerned about your joints, and/or don’t have time to go to a gym, you may want to try bouncing your way to fitness!

If you want more information on Rebounding, here are some great links to check out:

 “It is especially healing for the ankles, knees and low back, without the shock of regular exercise. Scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) cited rebounding as being 68% more efficient than regular running exercises. Rebounding is more playful than it is a job of exercise.”

http://www.lightparty.com/Health/BouncingForHealth.html


"....you can exercise quite vigorously on a trampoline without feeling out of breath, but still gain the same benefits you would from jogging on pavement. This is good news for people who just can't go running because of health reasons such as arthritis.  It avoids the shinsplints and knee problems associated with exercise on a hard surface. It also has the beneficial effect of restoring bone mass and can actually stop osteoporosis...."
http://www.busywomensfitness.com/rebounding.html