Needak announced today that they will be releasing a new improved spring cover for both their soft and hard bounce rebounders. The new design does away with the elastic band which was used to attach the cover to the rebounder frame. The elastic band has been replaced with a Velcro straps which make it easier to take the spring cover on and off and also prevent it from binding up when the rebounder is folded.

Here is an image of the new spring cover.

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I have had more than one person ask me if a mini trampoline is the same thing as a rebounder. In a sense the answer to this is yes a rebounder is simply another name for a mini trampoline. However the term rebounder is typically reserved  to describe a specific type of mini trampoline one which is designed specifically for use as an exercise device. A child’s mini trampoline on the other hand is not usually referred to as a rebounder and in most cases is not sturdy enough to support the weight of an adult.  

It is pretty easy to tell the two apart for example here is an image of a child’s trampoline.  

 

And here is an image of a exercise rebounder by needak.

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1.       Use shopping lists! So you buy healthy stuff and avoid the junk.

 

2.       Don’t shop on an empty stomach. It is a scientific fact that if you shop on a empty stomach you will not only buy more but be more likely to purchase junk food.

 

3.       Drink lots of fresh clean water. People are often surprised to learn that something as simple as drinking water can help them lose weight but it’s true.

 

4.       Cut down on salt. This one is pretty obvious salt causes you to retain water and causes high blood pressure so should be avoided.

 

5.       Get plenty of sleep. Now this one is counterintuitive. It has actually been proved that when don’t get enough sleep you are more likely to over eat.

 

6.       Eat more often. That’s right eating small meals though out the day is much better for weight loss then starving yourself and then pigging out at dinner time.   

 

7.       Mix it up! Switching up your workouts routine will keep you from getting board which will make you much more likely to stick with your exercise program.

 

8.       Work out before breakfast.  By starting your day with some form of aerobic exercise you essentially jump start your metabolism. It is also much easier to stick with your workout program when you get it out of the way first thing in the morning.

 

9.       Make fruit your snack. Instead of candy bars or other sweet thing try eating fresh fruit. Fruit is loaded with natural enzymes, antioxidants and is a good source of fiber.

 

10.   Listen to music while you exercise. The most important thing about exercise is that it’s done regularly. Anything you can do to make your workouts more fun like listening to your favorite music will increase the likelihood of your sticking with it.

 

 

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