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Over the next few weeks we are going to be posting a series of fun exercises that you can do on your rebounder / mini trampoline. We are going to start with some pretty basic exercise that everyone should be able to do and then work our way into some more advanced ones that you may want to work up to slowly.

Our first exercise is the Simple Bounce – The most basic of all trampoline exercises, the simple bounce is a great for the beginner, or as a way to warm up for the more advanced exerciser.  To do this, simply stand in the center of the trampoline and space your feet evenly.  Now, while bending your knees slightly, simply bounce gently up and down while keeping your feet on the trampoline.  The more confident and fit you are, the deeper you can bounce.

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.

In a new book titled Natural Cures “They” Don’t Want You to Know About Kevin Trudeau endorses rebounding as being one of the most effective exercises devices available. He explains how jumping on a rebounder for as little as five minutes a day provides more cellular benefit than nearly any other form of exercise. He goes on to list some of the major benefits of rebounding like:

• Stimulating the movement of lymphatic fluid which helps to cleanse the body and prevent disease
• Provides increased oxygen to the body’s cells
• Helps to release tension and stress from the body

 He also talks a bit about how effective jumping on a rebounder is for people who want to lose weight and improve there over all health.

You can pick up a copy of Kevin Trudeau’s book here.

Natural Cures “They” Don’t Want You to Know About

When exercising for fitness, most people are trained to do resistance training for strength and muscle growth and cardio exercises for fat loss and energy. But there is a crucial third component of physical fitness that is overlooked even by the most fitness minded: coordination.

Coordination is composed of three main elements: spatial awareness, timing, and balance. Just like your muscles, coordination can be worked and improved upon if you train correctly. Also like your muscles, coordination can decrease and atrophy if you ignore it.

Good coordination isn’t just beneficial to Olympic gymnasts, because everyone uses good coordination every day. When your drive your car, open a door, or walk into your office with files under one arm and your bag lunch in your hand, you are using your coordination to get through your day.

But how exactly do you improve upon this crucial element of fitness?

One of the most popular and effective ways is by training on a mini trampoline also known as a Rebounder. They come in a variety of sizes, depending upon your specific fitness level and needs. There are also a number of fitness videos and books that teach you great workouts that you can do on the rebounder. Performing specialized workouts on this rebounder has often proved to be much more effective than simply working out on flat ground.

Here is how a rebounder can help you in the three main elements of coordination.

Spatial Awareness – Rebounders train your spatial awareness by forcing you to correct and move back the center of the rebounder as you jump. Jumping on a rebounder inevitably makes your “drift” ever so slightly to the edge. When your brain recognizes this and you adjust your body so that you move back the center, you train yourself to be more aware of the space around you. The more intense and quicker the exercise, the more you are required to be totally aware of your surroundings in order to maintain balance.

Timing – Bouncing on a rebounder for an aerobic workout is very rhythmic. You have to quickly teach your body to adjust the bouncing rhythm. You learn when to bend your knees and when to contact your muscles for perfect balance and rhythm. This greatly increases your sense of personal, physical timing of the course of several workouts, which in turn increases your reflexes and your overall coordination.

Balance – Another major component of spatial awareness is balance, and there is where exercising on a rebounder can be particularly effective. Everyone needs a rudimentary amount of balance just to stand up and walk around. However, training on a rebounder can take your sense of balance to the next level. 

This is because the surface of a rebounder is not stable by design. The durable surface material is held aloft by metal springs. This forces your body to constantly correct to realign your body for perfect balance. Over time, you get better and better at stabilizing in your body, and thus improve your overall sense of balance.

Though rebounders are excellent for improving your coordination, their usefulness doesn’t stop there. Because you are engaging in a repetitive movement with light resistance while training on a rebounder, you can get in a great calorie burning aerobic workout. Because you work your lower body, it also acts as great resistance training.

Rebounders are also great because they work at everyone’s fitness level. If you are a newbie to working out, you can get a rebounder that has a Stabilizing Bar to assist with your balance. As you progress and improve your coordination, you can simple remove the handle and continue doing your workout routines for more advanced exercise.

There are many rebounders on the market but it is important to purchase a good quality one such as the Needak rebounder. Bellicon and ReboundAir also make great quality rebounders.