Mini trampline is a common miss spelling for mini trampoline. Mini trampolines or rebounders are typically used as personal exercise machines. A lot of research has been done on rebounding over the years and according to a study done in the early 80s by NASA jumping on a mini trampoline is an even more effective form of exercise then running. Rebounding became enormously popular in the 80s and 90s and as a result dozens of manufacturers started producing mini trampolines and marketing them. Unfortunately many of these companies were apparently only interested in making a quick buck and farmed there manufacturing out to places like China to the lowest bidder. As a result there are a large number of low quality rebounders on the market made from inferior materials. With these cheep models it’s not at all uncommon for springs to break and mats to come unraveled within a week or two of use.

There are however a few manufacturers that produce excellent quality mini trampolines. Companies like Needak, Bellicon and ReboundAIR have been in producing top quality rebounders for many years.

If you’re looking to purchase a mini trampoline you will save yourself a lot of trouble by purchasing a good quality one right from the beginning. The Needak soft bounce folding rebounder is currently our most popular model.

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When working on the rebounder legs, always do so in a comfortable manner so as not to strain yourself.  

Bellicon rebounder with screw on legs:

 What you should find in the box:

a)   The Rebounder frame with mat and bungee bands attached to it.

b)   A small box with 6 rebounder legs.

c)   A small plastic bag with 6 rubber tips.

Remove the box with the legs from its attachment to the frame (you can throw away the two bungee bands with which the box has been fixed to the rebounder frame) and open the box.

Also open the small plastic bag with the rubber tips and place the rubber tips on the closed end of each leg.

 Remove the safety plastic caps which are placed over each of the six threaded posts on the rebounder frame and carefully screw on all six legs. Be careful to thread them on gently before screwing tight.

Bellicon rebounder with folding legs:

What you should find in the box:

a)    The Rebounder frame with mat and bungee bands attached to it.

b)    A small plastic bag with 6 rubber tips.

c)    A small box with 6 rebounder legs.

Remove the safety plastic cap which is placed over each of the six leg posts on the rebounder

by pulling the leg down towards the center of the rebounder and lift off the cap.

When unfolding the legs, be careful not to pinch yourself with the leg. Hold the frame away from the post with one hand and lift the leg up and out with the other hand.

When folding the legs, be careful not to pinch yourself with the leg. Hold the frame and leg in the same manner as when unfolding the rebounder. Pull the leg out towards yourself and lower it.

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With all the great aerobic and cardio exercise routines that can be done on a rebounder it’s easy to overlook some of its other great uses. And no I am not talking about as a dog or cat bed, sorry Fido.

Here is an exercise that works you triceps, chest, shoulders and abdominal muscles.  

Start by squatting down with your back to your rebounder. Reach behind you and grab the frame of you rebounder for support. Extend your legs out in front of you so that just your heals are touching the ground while supporting most or your weight with your hands. Lift your hips so that your body is more or less straight. From this position bend your arms to lower yourself as close to the floor as possible and then push yourself back in to the starting position. Repeat this exercise as many times as you can for a great upper body workout.

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