Rebounder for exercise
 

Has anybody tried a rebounder (mini-trampoline) for exercise? It's supposed to give you a great cardio workout and I was thinking about trying it.

Rebounding info
 

Hi. I've had one for years, but never really stayed with it long enough to form an opinion. After seeing your post I was thinking I might give it another try. Here's what I found that really makes it sound good:

• It increases the lymphatic system's circulation (the body's waste removal system), ultimately improving the efficiency of the immune system.
• It increases bone density because it actually strengthens the skeleton. which makes it a great exercise for preventing osteoporosis.
• Because of the increase in lymphatic system circulation, it also works to tone and tighten the skin – like giving yourself a facial.

How it works:


There are three natural forces: gravity, acceleration, and deceleration. The purpose of rebounding is to line up acceleration and deceleration with gravity. The G Force factor is what gives you all the benefits of rebounding. Your body weight is equal to 1 G Force.


When you start bouncing up and down, your body is subjected to the forces of acceleration and deceleration plus gravity. This combination of forces creates an increase in G Force – each and every cell feels this increase which is the equivalent of doubling your weight. In response to being placed in this environment, the cells adjust by getting stronger, individually. Each and every cell gets stronger – not just muscle cells (like when you pump up in the gym).
Rebounding also cleanses cells because the lymphatic system is activated by this type of activity; the cells are constantly being flushed of metabolic waste and saturated with oxygen, nutrients, enzymes etc. The rate of diffusion of water through cell membranes is increased because rebounding activates one way valves in the veins of the lymphatic system. When pressure is below the valves, the valves open (during acceleration, or as you are rising upward on the bounce). When pressure is above the valves, they stay closed (deceleration).

Are you going to start rebounding? Come by my journal and let me know how it's going. I think I'll do it today and see how it goes.

I hated mine. I was so jazzed to use it but the stupid thing barely lets you bounce. I LOVE a big trampoline but I found the rebounder to be nothing like it. I suggest you try one out before you buy and jump on it for at least 5 min before you make a decision. It was very boring for me and I was so happy when my new puppy chewed it up!! :D

Wow Galatia, thanks for posting the info! I have one too, my chiroprator actually encouraged me to get one, said it helps the heart but also core strength to stabilize the spine, I used it wrong and injured myself and it has sat ever since....instead of bouncing on it I was jogging, which is a huge no no and really tests the joints....I think I'll dust mine off and get started this week!

Thanks for the great information! I'll certainly let you all know if I give it a try!

That reminds me that I have one of those, too. I use to use it, but when I moved, it got put in the basement and I just went onto different things.
I would listen to some really good music and exercise on it. I also used it for jogging inside. I couldn't afford a treadmill. And I'd put some small weights in my hands so that I could tone my arms at the same time.
I think I'll get mine out of the basement and use it when the weather gets cold and I can't exercise outside anymore. I can alternate that with my step rountines and tapes.

You're not supposed to jog on it? I do that all the time, after reading about it on some other Web sites (and here, too, I think). I love mine.

I just started doing "Escape Your Shape" and I do the jumping jacks/jump rope part on the rebounder (but without the rope).

I have a rebounder. I jump around on it in front of MTV. Pretty fun.

I'm going to go and buy one but does anyone know if there are any videos/dvd's with specific exercises on the rebounder?

I just got some videos/DVDs from Urban Rebounder. I'm going to try one of the workouts tomorrow, so I'll post afterward.

Would we get the same benefit from a trampoline? We just got one for the kids so if it were as good as a rebounder I'd give it a shot.

Trampolines are awesome!! I personally think they take a lot more effort than a rebounder and they're sooo much more fun!!! Go for it!!!!!:D

Yee-ha! As soon as it stops raining.

Okay, I'm trying to rebound! It's harder than it sounds, but it is kind of fun! For me, the sports bra is a must - otherwise, I'm afraid my boobs might hit me in the chin and knock me out!

I go with a good sports bra plus a tank top with a built-in bra. Seems to work.

As for the videos, I'm gonna have to wait a few days to try them. I messed up something in my back the other day, and right now I can run on the rebounder, but I can't do the straight-up-and-down jumping they do in the workout.

"The grass is always greener..."
I like jumping on the trampoline 'cause it makes me feel like I HAVE boobs!! :lol:

LMFAO at Delta Fox!

Here's some for ya:
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LMAO...Nice !!! Thanks Built!!
Are they real??? :p

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You guys are too funny!

They're real, and they're SPECTACULAR!

(with thanks to Jerry Seinfeld)

That's right!! What was her name???...Mulva, no....oh, I remember, Deloris!!!! :lol:

Rhymes with...

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Don't forget...
"He took it out!"
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How about,

"It moved. That's the test!"

Oh my gosh, now that's one smilie I haven't seen before! :lol: :lol: :lol: That's exactly what mine do on the rebounder!

This is an excellent video for a rebounder workout.

http://www.fitprimestore.com/gforce.php

Get a good bra. :)

Does anyone know: how much time on a rebounder is equal to 20 minutes of walking? I walk 40 min. a day right now, and I have a rebounder that I never use. I was thinking that maybe I could change over when the weather is bad.

I've seen statements to the effect that 10 minutes of high energy rebounding gives the same benefit as 30 minutes of jogging.

I know that in the beginning, doing 5 minutes of low impact jumping jacks on the rebounder made me really SWEAT! LoL. These days I can do 300 jumping jacks on the rebounder without raising a sweat. But boy howdy! I sure do feel it!

I think rebounding is wayyyy too much fun to be good for me. :D I use the urban rebounder, by the way and I think there's a world of difference in the bounce between it and say, a walmart $35 cheapie model.

JMHO! ;)

Funny that this just came up again. I was using my rebounder religiously, then started branching out into other stuff and doing more weightlifting and such. And weight loss (and inch loss) stopped short.

So yesterday I did weights AND cardio (but Dance Dance Revolution, not the rebounder) and today I did the rebounder for half an hour and then DDR for half an hour.