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So how many calories does jumping on a mini trampoline burn anyway? The answer depends on how much you weigh. But to give you some idea of how much you can expect to burn we will use the example of a average weight man. A man who weighs 170lb will burn approximately 7.6 calories per minute while jumping on a rebounder. This may not seem like much until you compare it to the 5 calories per minute he would burn jogging. That’s a whopping 34% more calories burned per minute on jumping on a mini trampoline!

There are more factors to consider when choosing an exercise for weight loss than simply how many calories you burn. Arguably one of the most important factors is now much you enjoy it. By choosing an exercise such as rebounding, which most people instantly fall in love with, you are a lot more likely to spend more time doing it, which inevitably leads to more calories burned. Happy Rebounding!

Rebounding is one of the most effective forms of exercise for total body health that has ever been developed. At least that’s what NASA tells us. It’s still hard for me to believe it sometimes. Rebounding just never really feels like exercise to me at least not in the way I am used to thinking about exercise. I have been working out in one form or another for most of my life. I was lucky, I had a great role model in that department my father. I grew up watching him exercise religiously and it wasn’t long before I caught the bug. By the time I was 15 I was already running regularly and working out two to three times a week with weights. I love exercise but it in the past it was mostly for the way I would feel after I was through with the exercise. With the discovery of rebounding that has changed. I actually truly enjoy and look forward to jumping on my rebounder. It’s great to have found an exercise which not only gives you one of the best workouts you can get but is also just a heck of a lot of fun. People often ask which rebounder I use and while I have tried many the one I currently own and love is the Needak Soft Bounce Rebounder (the folding model).

Happy rebounding!

When you bounce on a mini trampoline not only are you stimulating circulation and cleansing of your lymphatic system you are also building muscles throughout your entire body. When you bounce on your mini trampoline your every time you come in contact with the mat every muscle in your body reflexively contracts. This in includes all the tiny connector like the ones between your ribs. This contraction of all the connector muscles helps to rapidly tone your body in a way that almost no other exercise match. When I first started bounding on my mini trampoline I was amazed that after only a few weeks of rebounding I could see a noticeable improvement in my muscle tone. A side benefit of strengthening all these tiny muscles throughout your body is that it ends up being much easier to maintain good posture. This was great for me as posture has been something I have had to work on most of my life.

One of the coolest things about owning a rebounder is the fact that when you exercise on a mini trampoline it feels more like fun than “real” exercise. Even after having owned my mini trampoline for over five years now and exercising on it nearly every day, I am still amazed how much just plain fun is!

Often times I will put on a mix CD of songs and listen to a three or four of them while rebounding and the time literally seems to fly by. Before I know it I have been on the mini trampoline for half an hour and I am drenched in sweat, having completed a killer workout

For me finding an exercise that is actually fun to do and doesn’t really feel like exercise has been key to me sticking with it.

Daily aerobic exercise is one a fundamental keys to sustained health. Unfortunately with our modern lifestyles many of us have found ourselves becoming increasingly sedentary. We get up drive to work, sit in front of a computer for most of the day, come home, eat dinner, watch some TV and then go to bed. Contrast this to our nomadic ancestors who spent much of their waking time hunting or gathering food. Our bodies evolved over millions of years to function at their best with the aid physical movement!

So the question is how do set up our lives in a way that encourages us to move more often? One thing that is really easy to do and is surprisingly effective is to keep your mini trampoline set up in the living room or somewhere else where you are likely to walk by it on a regular basis. Whenever you walk by it take a minute of two to jump on it. By doing this you are getting your blood circulating and increasing your heart rate even if you don’t jump that long, by taking lots these little exercise breaks throughout the day they will add up over time and naturally lead to better health.

I have had quite  a few people ask me about my personal daily mini trampoline routine. So I thought I would go ahead and post it. Remember everyone’s needs are different and this is just one example of how you can work rebounding into your daily schedule. Also this is my current routine and it has evolved quite a bit over the years and continues to evolve.

After trying many rebounders the one that I finally settled on for my own personal use is the needak soft bounce rebounder, I own the folding model but usually just leave it set up in the living room. In the morning I typically drink about a liter of water first thing and then do some light bouncing on the rebounder for about 10 minutes. I have found that the combination of the water and the light exercise is a great way to wake my body up and get everything moving. I have a rebounder at work and every couple of hours I take a break and rebound for about 5 to 10 minutes. I like to vary the actual exercise routine I do but my current favorites are running in place and the bounce twist.

If anyone would like to share their Mini trampoline Routine please don’t hesitate to post it as a comment on this blog entry.

Happy rebounding.

Here are a few safety tips that you can follow when using your mini trampoline.

1. Make sure that you set your mini trampoline up in an area with a good amount of vertical clearance so that you don’t bump your head while rebounding.  If you are using your rebounder in a room with a low ceiling, start out slow so you get a feel for how high you can safely jump.

2. Unlike full size trampolines, Mini trampolines are designed to be used by one person at a time. It can actually be quite dangerous for two people to attempt to use a rebounder simultaneously.  The extra weight can cause springs to break while in use or in some cases stitching to fail which could lead to someone falling off the rebounder and getting hurt.

3. Never attempt gymnastic maneuvers such as somersaults or back flips. If children will be using the rebounder it is especially important that you explain to them that these things are not allowed.

4. If you are older or have issues with balance place the rebounder near a wall so that you can reach out and stabilize yourself if need be.  Alternatively rebounders like the needak rebounder can be purchased with a stabilizing bar for support.

5. As with any new physical exercise always start out slow and pay attention to what your body is telling you.

Jumping on a mini trampoline is one of the most effective exercises ever devised for weight loss. Studies have shown that you will even burn more calories while rebounding than jogging. This coupled with the fact that jumping on a rebounder is a lot of fun makes rebounding a highly effective tool in your weight loss arsenal. If you leave your rebounder set up in your living room you will be surprised how often you find yourself gravitating towards using it, not just as a means of losing weight but also for the simple enjoyment of it. This fun factor can be a powerful ally on your journey toward a thinner, healthier you. Its common sense that if we enjoy our exercise routine then we are much more likely to stick with it.       

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.

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!