WHAT IT IS:
Rebounding is the action of jumping up and down on a mini-trampoline. Rebounding uses gravity to multiply the weight of your body, providing a more efficient exercise. It improves coordination, balance and agility. It improves your cardiovascular and aerobic fitness and stimulates circulation whereby all areas of the body are fed nutrients and oxygen.
The act of bouncing up and down against gravity without the trauma to the musculoskeletal system is one of the most beneficial aerobic exercises ever developed. Rebounding gently and equally affects every joint and cell within the body. Unlike other systems throughout the body, the lymph system (where all are toxic cell waste is deposited) has no 'pump' to move this toxic fluid away from the tissues back into the blood circulation to be eliminated by the body. Rebounding aids lymphatic circulation by stimulating the millions of one-way valves in the lymphatic system effectively cleansing the lymph system by means of muscular contraction, gravitational pressure and internal massage to the valves of the lymph ducts
From the increased G-force (gravitational load) 0 gravitational force at the top of each bounce, we experience 2-3 times the force of gravity at the bottom depending on how high you jump. This produces the 'pumping' action to the lymph system.
In as little as 15 minutes per day, rebounding helps remove blood plasma from around the cells, helping in pain relief, and healing or soothing inflamed areas. It helps the healing and strengthening of organs, muscles and bones.
6 minutes of rebounding equals 1 mile of jogging in aerobic benefits.
WHAT IT DOES:
- Provides an increased G-force (gravitational load) which strengthens the musculoskeletal system.
- Stimulates all the internal organs within the body.
- Every cell is strengthened and cleansed of toxins.
- Helps bones become dense and strong.
- Develops balance, agility and coordination.
- Improves immune function.
- Protects the joints from chronic fatigue delivered by exercising on hard surfaces.
- Helps manage body composition and improves muscle-to-fat ratio.
- Circulates more oxygen to the tissues.
- Improves resting metabolic rate so more calories are burned for hours after exercise.
- Causes muscles to perform work in moving fluids through the body to lighten the heart's load.
- Decreases volume of blood pooling in the veins of the cardiovascular system thereby preventing chronic edema.
- Strengthens heart and other muscles in the body so they work more efficiently.
- Lowers circulating cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
- Lowers low-density lipoprotein (bad) in the blood and increases high-density lipoprotein (good) holding off the incidence of coronary artery disease.
- Promotes tissue repair.
- Enhances digestion.
- Improves mental performance.
- Slows atrophy in the aging process.
CAUTION: The mini-trampoline or rebounder is not to be used for gymnastic or acrobatic stunts. It is not to be used for aerial flips, vaulting or any other gymnastics.
HOW TO START:
The rebounder can be used anywhere that has a level floor and sufficient ceiling height. Start with the minimum number of minutes and gradually increase the time. Start with low jumps and work up to higher bounces. Always 'cool down' with a minute or more of low bounces.
Rebounding is best performed by timing each exercise or a combination of exercises. Develop your own routines or check out the numerous videos available through the internet for exercise routines. Jumping on the rebounder can be used with or without light weights. For those people who require it, the better rebounders include an optional holding bar to offer support. If your rebounder has none, place it near a surface you can put your hand out to for a little more stability.
Always warm up with a few minutes of stretching and bending to help prevent any muscle pulls and strains.
