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Are you currently suffering from chronic fatigue? If so, you are probably feeling frustrated since chronic fatigue can make it very difficult to get even the smallest tasks on your to do list accomplished. Fortunately, I’m happy to be able to tell you that there are a wide variety of ways that rebounding can help to fight the chronic fatigue that you’ve been experiencing.

Most forms of exercise are difficult for people who suffer from chronic fatigue. However, many doctors believe that rebounding is the best form of exercise for chronic fatigue sufferers. One major reason for this is that that unlike other forms of exercise such as running on either pavement or on a treadmill, rebounding is a gentle, non weight bearing form of exercise. Therefore, rebounding is an excellent choice for individuals that suffer from chronic fatigue since it provides a great workout without being overly strenuous.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I hope that you have found it to be helpful. Also, should you choose to actually purchase a rebounder, I hope that you enjoy the health benefits that it brings you for many years to come!

Your mini trampoline can provide a fun and a low-impact workout, which is useful to people that have joint problems such as arthritis. Rebounder exercises provide simple and advanced programs depending on your exercise endurance and of course, how in shape you are.

The first simple rebounder exercise is the Health Bounce, simply stand on the trampoline with both feet together, and your knees bent slightly, and then begin bouncing gently. This improves circulation and relieves stress.

The second simple rebounder is the Strength Bounce; you want to bend your knees slightly and then spring up and you will begin to bounce higher as you bounce back up each time. This helps strengthen your legs.

Lastly is the Aerobic Bounce, which s a gentle jogging in place. When you first begin, start with stomping rather than an actual jog. Once your legs gain strength after a few weeks, you can begin picking up your speed by lifting your knees higher. The goal is to sprint in place, but start out slowly and build your strength and stamina.

Rebounding is a fun exercise that makes many people feel as if they did not really workout. After all, we have been taught, “No pain – no gain” but that is not the principle behind rebounding.

So what rebounder/mini trampoline is the most portable?

There are a number of reasons one might want to have a highly portable rebounder. Perhaps your a frequent traveler and want to bring your rebounder along  so you can continue your workout routine on the road. Or perhaps your local gym offers rebounding classes, but requires you to bring your own equipment.

Here are a few thing to think about if portability is a concern for you.

First we will look at the Bellicon rebounder which comes in two sizes the 39 inch and the 44 inch. Now obviously the 44 inch Bellicon has some significant advantages to its littler brother. For example, because of its larger size, exercises like jumping jacks are much easier to perform. Also you will tend to over-pronate less on a larger rebounder. But that being said if you plan on traveling and want to take your rebounder with you  the 39 inch is going to be a lot more convenient. You will also want to get the folding leg version which will reduce setup time.

The second rebounder we will look at is the Needak. The choice here is actually pretty easy. The Needak soft bounce folding rebounder takes portability to a new level. On the needak folding rebounder not only do the legs fold but the frame itself also folds which reduces the size of the rebounder by half. After folding the whole thing fits into a convenient carrying case, with a shoulder strap for easy mobility.

I received a great email testimonial from Shana today. She said it was ok to share it on our blog so here it is. Shana purchased the Needak Rebounder (soft bounce) from us about a month ago.

Hi Mike, I Just wanted to thank you for recommending the Needak Rebounder for me and my husband. We received it the other day and have it set up in our living room. It has surpassed all our expectations. I just can’t believe it took us so long to finally get one of these things! I used to struggle to get myself workout but rebounding is so much fun it hardly even feels like a workout. But the best part is its working! Since we purchased our rebounder one month ago I have already lost 14lb (my husband has lots 11lb). I have been using the rebounder for about fifteen minutes a day on average.  Thanks again for your patience answering all our questions and your recommendation.

Sincerely,

Shana

Position the Needak rebounder upright or open with the legs in place (as if you were going to jump on the rebounder).

Each spring cover has two hinge patches. One of the patches has a seam where the fabric and internal banding join.

Each spring cover has 8 hook & loop straps. Two are located at the hinge patch and 6 are located at the leg positions. Hook & Loop is a material very similar to Velcro™, however it is a two sided material with the rough hooks on one side and soft loops which grab the hooks on the other.

Center the seamed hinge patch above a hinge (over the frame seam on a non-folding rebounder) and wrap the hook & loop strap nearest the legs around the frame to the left of the adjacent leg on the left and the right of the leg adjacent on the right. This allows maximum movement of the internal banding of the spring cover.

Wrap the hook & loop strap under and around the frame back onto itself.

This photo illustrates the hook & loop strap to the left of a leg. Continue around the frame wrapping each hook & loop strap until all 6 near the legs are in place. If you have a folding rebounder, the hook & loop straps at the hinge are left loose at this time. If you have a solid frame rebounder, the straps may be wrapped around the frame.

Adjust the lower band of the spring cover under the frame.

NOTE: Some people install the spring cover by wrapping the hook & loop straps around the leg tube instead of the frame. This is acceptable as long as the spring cover is installed with the legs in position as shown at left. However, if the leg tubes are released for folding, they may pinch the hook & loop strap between the frame and leg tube making the unit unstable and damage the hook & loop strap. If this method is used we would suggest complete removal of the spring cover before folding.

With the holiday season upon us and Christmas right around the corner Rebounder sales have really picked up! As expected lots of the orders are being placed by people looking for a fun way to get in shape during the cold winter months.  But quite a few people are ordering rebounders to give to loved ones as gifts. We are obviously pleased with this, but what better gift to give a loved one then the gift of health?

To join in the holiday spirit iRebounder.com is giving away a gift certificate for a  free $25 exercise DVD to everyone who orders a new Needak Rebounder before January 1st. All you have to do to receive your gift is call your order in and mention this blog post.

Happy Holidays!

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.

Of all the rebounders and mini trampolines on the market which one is the best?  Over the years quite a few rebounder manufactures have come and gone and a few have stuck around and risen to the top by developing strong reputations for quality and support.

• Needak is currently the leader in the United States when it comes to quality. The Needak rebounder has become somewhat of a benchmark which other rebounder companies compare their products to.  
• Not far behind Needak in popularity is the ReboundAIR rebounder.  ReboundAIR was founded by the popular author and Lecturer Albert Earl Carter. The ReboundAIR rebounder over the years has become an extremely popular rebounder and has one of the best warranties in the industry.
• Finally a relative newcomer to the US market Bellicon with their innovative spring less design. Bellicon makes use of bungee bands rather than springs to attach the rebounding mat to the frame. They are already enormously popular in Europe and rapidly gaining popularity in the states.

Many people make the mistake of trying to save money by purchasing one of the cheap imitation rebounders found in the local sporting good stores. These rebounders are little more than toys and not designed or fit for serious exercise.  The bounce on these cheapo models and very stiff and it is very common for springs to break after only a few hours of use.

If you are serious about getting into rebounder you will save yourself money and time by spending a little extra upfront and getting a quality rebounder that should last a lifetime.

The Needak Hard Bounce Rebounder (NON – Folding) is an exercise trampoline with a high weight tolerance of 300 lbs, providing ample resistance for moderate to serious workout routines.  The permatron mat is strong enough to handle any workout regimen, and the frame and legs of the Rebounder are made from American Steel to ensure strength and durability during use. 

Trampolines can be incorporated into nearly any cardiovascular workout routine, offering the possibility for step and stationary jog exercise routines.  The Needak Hard Bounce Rebounder is designed to be low to the ground for easy storage and strong enough to handle any routine you design.  The hard bounce mat gives a solid base for firm resistance and allows for a fast-paced workout regimen.

Here is another question that I get quite often. Why should I spend $260 on a rebounder when I can go down to the local sporting goods store and pick one up for $60?

The answer is simple. There is a huge difference in quality between the cheep imported store model mini trampolines and a quality rebounder made by a company like Needak, ReboundAir, or Bellicon.  

The first, most obvious and perhaps most important difference is the tension in the surface of the mat. Jumping on one of the cheepo models is a lot like throwing one of those two inch thick blue gym mats down on a cement or hard wood floor  and jumping up and down on it. As you can imagen this is extremely hard on your joints and back.

By comparison the highly popular Needak soft bounce rebounder feels very similar to jumping on a full size trampoline, obviously the scale is much smaller but the feel is very similar.

Another issue that people run into all the time after purchasing one of the inexpensive models is the things just fall apart. Most of them are imported from china and it really shows the quality of workmanship. It is quite common for the stitching around the mat to come out and attachment points to rep free on these models. Not only is this annoying it can actually be dangerous if it happens while you are in the middle of a workout!

The saying goes you get what you pay for. When it comes to rebounders this is definitely the case.