Rebounding on a mini trampoline is a fun and a fantastic low impact way to exercise. Would you believe that NASA did the first scientific study of the training effect of trampolining? Apparently oxygen consumption is considerably higher (up to 68%) compared to jogging on a hard surface! The G-force encountered puts the internal organs under pressure, stimulating the cells which in turn squeeze out the waste materials. Rebounding is great for all ages and should ideally be done daily for a minimum of 10 minutes (do it listening to music or watching TV, but NOT when you’re ironing!).
Benefits:
- builds physical strength
- improves posture
- tones muscles
- improves coordination
- helps with balance and rhythm
- helps rid your body of toxins
- floods your cells with oxygen
- elevates your energy levels
- strengthens pelvic floor muscles
- helps constipation!
Always buy a good quality rebounder or mini trampoline such as Reebok or PT Bouncer from Super Tramp. Cheap imitations do not give the same results and could result in injury so expect to pay at least £40 for a rebounder.
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We’ve got a big trampoline in our garden, but this can only be used in good weather and during the right season. How big are these trampolettes and how can you store them? My hubby would despair if I brought another weight-reducing device into the house, he already grimaces at my ball on a regular basis!
Hi Alice – you would get a completely different workout on a kid’s trampoline as they alot bouncier – still good for a workout though
. Rebounders are around a metre in diameter and if you’re stuck for space you can generally unscrew the legs for better storage, or do what I did and buy one that you can fold in half and all the legs are spring loaded and lie flat too; however these ones tend to be a bit more expensive, but fit into smaller spaces.
These on-line stores stock both types:
http://www.juicemaster.com
http://www.physicalcompany.co.uk
http://www.energiseforlife.com/cat–Rebounders–REBOUNDER.html
Good luck and let me know how you get on!