Bounce your way to health and fitness.
If you have ever jumped on a trampoline, you have experienced the feeling of weightless freedom that makes the activity so popular among children. Adults are now taking up the exercise on full-size trampolines or individual rebounders.
While research has been done by NASA on the benefits of rebounding, some interesting observations on the exercise came from an unexpected source. Former ex-professional wrestler Albert Carter and his family were regular users of the trampoline. In fact, they did little else in the way of exercise. They discovered that the members of the Carter family were more fit than most other people, including athletes. Carter’s own resting heart rate was 36 beats per minute.
In the study done by NASA, scientists found that rebounding and/or jumping on a trampoline were 68% more oxygen efficient than other forms of exercise. This means you can exercise more vigorously on a without feeling out of breath, but still gain the same benefits you would from jogging on pavement. It avoids the bone and joint problems associated with exercise on a hard surface while having the beneficial effect of restoring bone mass and can actually stop osteoporosis from getting any worse.
Arthritis—This type of exercise has been show to helpful in treating patients with osteo and rheumatoid arthritis. The relief felt by arthritis patients can often be dramatic. Those who suffer from arthritis though must not overdo it but must only bounce gently for a few minutes 2 or 3 times a day. Bouncing can take the place of jogging but still give the same benefits. This exercise will prevent excess calcium loss from the spine and other major bones and so can bring about dramatic improvement in arthritis sufferers.
Back Problems—Rebounding strengthens the back without the undue strain that you would experience running on a hard surface.
Balance—Rebounding improves balance and coordination because the surface of the rebounder flexes in all directions and therefore gives optimal stimulation to your body’s balancing mechanisms.
Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Circulation—The aerobic benefits of this exercise strengthen the heart muscle and all of the cells of the body. The stronger the heart muscle, the less work it has to do to pump blood throughout the body. At the same time, the strengthened muscles of the body become more efficient at using oxygen and therefore require less.
Colds and Sore Throats—Use of a rebounder stimulates the lymphatic/immune system and a few minutes of gentle rebounding frequently, maybe four or five times a day, has actually been shown to stop the onset of colds and sore throats in some studies.
Diabetes—The symptoms of diabetes can definitely be reduced with exercise. Rebounding is a form of exercise that is non strenuous and can be easily done by anyone of any age and has been shown to help in the control of blood sugar levels.
Injury Reduction—Studies have shown that 27% to 70% of joggers get hurt in their first year of running. Rebounding does not have the rate of impact injury as jogging or even walking.
Increased Metabolism—Regular rebound exercise will cause the base metabolic rate to become increasingly more efficient, resulting in noticeable improvements in muscle tone, and weight management.
Increased Energy—Rebound has many of the same benefit as some of the much more strenuous exercises without the exhaustion. You will enjoy an incredible high level of energy right away and feel relaxed.
Natural Face Lift—Each cell of your body is like a balloon. This exercise puts them repeatedly under stress as they need to resist the increased G force during the jump, when the balloon reaches the maximum elongation. With time, the cell’s membrane gets thicker, thus firmer, and gains elasticity.
If you have ever jumped on a trampoline, you have experienced the feeling of weightless freedom that makes the activity so popular among children. Adults are now taking up the exercise on full-size trampolines or individual rebounders.
While research has been done by NASA on the benefits of rebounding, some interesting observations on the exercise came from an unexpected source. Former ex-professional wrestler Albert Carter and his family were regular users of the trampoline. In fact, they did little else in the way of exercise. They discovered that the members of the Carter family were more fit than most other people, including athletes. Carter’s own resting heart rate was 36 beats per minute.
In the study done by NASA, scientists found that rebounding and/or jumping on a trampoline were 68% more oxygen efficient than other forms of exercise. This means you can exercise more vigorously on a without feeling out of breath, but still gain the same benefits you would from jogging on pavement. It avoids the bone and joint problems associated with exercise on a hard surface while having the beneficial effect of restoring bone mass and can actually stop osteoporosis from getting any worse.
Arthritis—This type of exercise has been show to helpful in treating patients with osteo and rheumatoid arthritis. The relief felt by arthritis patients can often be dramatic. Those who suffer from arthritis though must not overdo it but must only bounce gently for a few minutes 2 or 3 times a day. Bouncing can take the place of jogging but still give the same benefits. This exercise will prevent excess calcium loss from the spine and other major bones and so can bring about dramatic improvement in arthritis sufferers.
Back Problems—Rebounding strengthens the back without the undue strain that you would experience running on a hard surface.
Balance—Rebounding improves balance and coordination because the surface of the rebounder flexes in all directions and therefore gives optimal stimulation to your body’s balancing mechanisms.
Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Circulation—The aerobic benefits of this exercise strengthen the heart muscle and all of the cells of the body. The stronger the heart muscle, the less work it has to do to pump blood throughout the body. At the same time, the strengthened muscles of the body become more efficient at using oxygen and therefore require less.
Colds and Sore Throats—Use of a rebounder stimulates the lymphatic/immune system and a few minutes of gentle rebounding frequently, maybe four or five times a day, has actually been shown to stop the onset of colds and sore throats in some studies.
Diabetes—The symptoms of diabetes can definitely be reduced with exercise. Rebounding is a form of exercise that is non strenuous and can be easily done by anyone of any age and has been shown to help in the control of blood sugar levels.
Injury Reduction—Studies have shown that 27% to 70% of joggers get hurt in their first year of running. Rebounding does not have the rate of impact injury as jogging or even walking.
Increased Metabolism—Regular rebound exercise will cause the base metabolic rate to become increasingly more efficient, resulting in noticeable improvements in muscle tone, and weight management.
Increased Energy—Rebound has many of the same benefit as some of the much more strenuous exercises without the exhaustion. You will enjoy an incredible high level of energy right away and feel relaxed.
Natural Face Lift—Each cell of your body is like a balloon. This exercise puts them repeatedly under stress as they need to resist the increased G force during the jump, when the balloon reaches the maximum elongation. With time, the cell’s membrane gets thicker, thus firmer, and gains elasticity.
