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Rebounding Trampoline For Health

admin May 22nd, 2009

We are constantly looking for ways that are fun and effective for weight loss. Running 5 miles on a treadmill daily can get redundant and boring. You may also stop seeing results. Mini trampolines offer a fantastic workout that is fun, beneficial, and can be done with your kids.
Rebounding is a low impact, high intensity workout. How can something be both? Easy. Jumping on a mini trampoline is easy on your joints and muscles, but the intensity can be measured by your speed and how much of it you do. Jumping burns mega calories, and can blast away more than 500 per hour of rebounding!
Rebounding is simple, and super fun! You just jump. A lot of people question how jumping can be beneficial to your health, but it definitely is. Your heart rate becomes accelerated and you use a lot of muscles to keep yourself balanced. Many people take rebounding classes at local fitness clubs or buy their own mini trampoline. They are highly durable, and fun to use. If you are cautious or afraid, then there is usually a training bar for beginners.
You should never buy a used rebounding mini trampoline. Springs get worn down with usage, and if the person was exceptionally heavy they can be even weaker. If the price for a used one is obviously extremely cheap, say no more than $20, then it could be worth it for the short term. Its best to buy a high quality and durable new one. They can be purchased at all sports stores or fitness related stores.
Fitness clubs across the united states may specialize in teaching rebounding classes. Using mini rebounding trampolines in your fitness regimen can be a great experience. If your current gym does not offer mini re-bounders, then ask them if they would be interested in purchasing one for the gym usage. Many places are always willing to help their members with things that they would like to see in use.
Mini trampolines will tone your entire body, as well as give you a complete cardio workout. Rebounding is a fantastic way to strengthen your core and improve your balance.
Closing Comments
Rebounding for health using a mini trampoline is a great way to achieve your fitness goals or just increase your health levels. You can be a kid again and find a workout that you enjoy!

 

By: Chris Channing

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Mini Trampoline Workout

admin May 20th, 2009

Mini trampoline workout is akin to bouncing on the bed?

Almost.

Because when you jump on the trampoline, you’ll relive the fun and joy of this childhood "play"…..

What’s so good about this workout?

First off, it’s one of the most beneficial cardio exercises around along with increased lymphatic drainage (that helps in waste and toxin removal) and improved cardiovascular strength. It’s gentle on your joints while still giving you a good workout.

Here’s an easy and fun routine for a beginner. You can do it at home to improve your cardiovascular health:

(Before jumping, put on comfortable, non-slip shoes. You may want to go barefoot; be careful though as without protection of shoes, it may increase your risk of a foot injury)

1. Start with warm up exercise of 3-5 minutes. Marching in place is a good one for warm-up.

2. Practise a basic bounce first - you stand in the middle, with your feet slightly apart (this is your basic starting position for all the trampoline exercises).

Start to bounce light while keeping your feet on the mini trampoline. For balance, you might want to grab hold of a steady object or a wall.

As you become used to the bouncing, lift your feet off a little. When you become more comfortable with the bounce, increase the height of your bounce.

Bounce at a slow to moderate pace and for a few minutes per session, to allow your muscles to get used to the exercise.

You may need some time to adjust to the bouncing; could be a week or only a day; it all depends on how quick you can adjust.

3. After you’ve comfortably adjusted to the bouncing, do a basic walk - from the basic starting position, alternately lift your heels but don’t lift your toes off the trampoline. Swing your arms. Walk as if you’re doing a slow walk.

4. Add tempo now with a basic jog - from the basic starting position, alternately lift each of your foot an inch or 2 off, move your arms. Jog as if you’re doing a slow jog.

5. Throw in some advanced exercises, e.g. heel-toe bounce - you stand in the center, keeping your feet together. Do the basic bounce while at the same time bring your left foot forward during the bounce, touching your heel to the surface.

Raise your left arm up in front of you as your heel touches the surface.

Repeat for your right foot.

6. Feel more adventurous and want more intensity? Try jumping jack bounce - from the basic starting position, you bounce up. As you bounce, spread your feet apart and bring your hands over your head.

A jumping jack bounce would be gentler on your joints compared with the regular jumping jack done on a hard surface.

You can vary and increase intensity of these 5 exercises by adding different arm movements; twists to your sides; go faster or bounce higher.

For a beginner, do this mini trampoline workout 3-5 minutes per session and build up to 20-30 minutes per session, 3-4 times per week.

If you feel tired or ached after a session, stop for a day or 2 to rest. You may have to shorten the length of your sessions, to allow your body to get used to the routine.

By: Cecelia Yap

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