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  1. Ten Top Reasons for Using the Mini Trampoline

    Using a mini trampoline (rebounding) offers a variety of health benefits for the body. Rebounding is an easy activity that almost anyone can do, and may provide a way to improve health and fitness levels.

    NASA has known for some time now about the benefits and science behind rebounding.  Here’s what they had to say:

    “Rebound Exercise is the most efficient, effective form of exercise yet devised by man.” A. Carter summarized a NASA study in 1979, a study which NASA published in 1980 in the Journal of Applied Physiology.

    NASA says, “…for similar levels of heart rate and oxygen consumption, the magnitude of the bio mechanical stimuli is greater with jumping on a trampoline than with running, a finding that might help identify acceleration parameters needed for the design of remedial procedures to avert de-conditioning in persons exposed to weightlessness. “

    As a consequence, literally each cell of your body experiences a G-Force which is two or three times stronger than normal. It is as if your weight would double or triple for a fraction of a second when you hit the deepest point of the Rebounder mat. This exposure to a higher G-Force is what strengthens the body; and as it is only for a fraction of a second, this does not fatigue the body. .During the movement up to the highest point of your bounce, you come to nearly weightlessness and your body can relax completely

    Besides the science behind the rebounder, the mini trampoline provides many health benefits for both young and old:

    1.  Cardiovascular Benefit

    Rebounding requires the use of several muscle groups, similar to jogging, but has the added benefit of causing much lower levels of shock trauma to the skeletal system than running on hard surfaces. Extended use of a mini trampoline increases lung capacities and red blood cell counts and lowers blood pressure.

    2.  Beneficial to the Lymphatic System

    Using a mini trampoline has proven benefits for the body’s lymphatic system, often neglected by other forms of exercise. The lymphatic system fights bacterial and viral infections and transports waste products out of the body. Lymph fluid relies heavily upon muscle contractions to help it transport itself around the body, and rebounding exercises are one of the best means of this. The accelerating and decelerating movements of rebounding exercise a huge range of the body’s muscles, and exercises the thousands of one-way lymph valves and ducts. Rebounding only a few minutes daily can increase lymphatic functions.

    3.  Weight Loss

    Rebounding is a proven way to burn calories and fat, and tone muscle across the body. As a total body exercise, every part of the body receives a workout during rebounding, promoting the burning of calories and fat deposits. Rebounding also helps increase metabolism, resulting in calorie use for extended periods after rebounding has finished. The added benefit is you don’t have to take time out of your day to go to the gym, or set aside extensive time for exercise. You can do rebounding at home, where even a few minutes is beneficial, and can be done in front of the television, or while looking after the children.

     4.  Back Problems

    Rebounding strengthens the back without the undue strain that you would experience running on a hard surface.

    5.  Balance

    This exercise improves balance and coordination because the surface of the rebounder flexes in all directions and therefore gives optimal stimulation to your body’s balancing mechanisms.

    6.   Injury Reduction

    Studies have shown that 27% to 70% of joggers get hurt in their first year of running. The impact forces that cause these injuries can be reduced by 80%.

    7.  Natural Face Lift

    Each cell of your body is like a balloon. This exercise puts them repeatedly under stress as they need to resist the increased G force (when the balloon reaches the maximum elongation). With time, the cell’s membrane gets thicker, thus firmer, and gains elasticity. Your skin is a community of cells. Therefore, regular use of a mini trampoline will firm your skin and increase its elasticity.

    8.  Build Bone Mass

    The NASA study also showed that this was the best exercise to rebuild the lost bone tissue of astronauts whose continued weightless state caused them to lose up to 15% bone mass in only 2 weeks in space. This same exercise can be used by anyone (especially women) to prevent osteoporosis and actually reverse the damage.

    9.  Stress Reliever

    The positive effects on stress levels have been studied in depth. Dr. Morton Walker, in his book “Jumping for Health”, pages 82-91, describes 30 Specific Anti-stress Benefits of Rebounding (Avery Publishing Group Inc., Garden City Park, New York)

    10.  Incontinence

    Rebounding can strengthen the pelvic floor.  If the incontinence is only light, rebounding can be used to strengthen the concerned area. However it is important to “activate the Pelvic Floor” while Rebounding.

    11.   It is fun!

    Rebounding can be great fun as well as a great exercise.  You can do it alone or with your family.  Many seniors find themselves giggling at times as they jump-remembering a more carefree time from their youth when they would use a trampoline in gym class or played on one in a neighbor’s yard.

    With all of these great health benefits available, what’s stopping you?  Call your YPB Fitness Professional today and set up your appointment to “Jump for Joy”!

    To read more click any of the following links:

    Jump Sport
    Busy Women Fitness
    Qi Bounding


  2. 12 responses to “Ten Top Reasons for Using the Mini Trampoline”

    1. Donna says:

      I have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis through a bone density test. Is it safe to keep running on my mini trampoline? I have used one for many years.

    2. Julie says:

      I love bouncing on my mini trampoline! I used to be a runner now I use the mini trampoline in my house ( arthritis in my spine prevents running) & get a wonderful workout that doesn’t inflame my arthritis condition. I bounce around for about 4 songs ( about 12-15 min) every day. Keeps me feeling happy and in great shape. Its fun too! Age 40!

    3. Cindy says:

      Love my mini trampoline! I have a 15 foot one also bit with the mini I can watch TV and not get sun burned. Love how many calories I burn on a short amount of time!

    4. Gale says:

      Love my sport mini trampoline bought from Costco. Any Exercise DVD’s for mini trampoline? Thank you!

    5. Margie Timms says:

      I am blown away by all the benefits of a Mini Trampoline’ Thank you for supplying all that information, from Margie Timms.

    6. Munaria says:

      In #10, What does “Activate the pelvic floor” mean? Thank you.

      • admin says:

        To “activate the pelvic floor” means a gentle tightening of the lower abdomen. The G-force of jumping on a mini tramp forces this tightening to occur without really thinking about it.

    7. I just started using a mini trampoline and this information has motivated me to continue and get even better at it! I shared it on my facebook page!

    8. Bob says:

      this is a great website helped me with my assessments at school , thanks Bob

    9. Mary Gentry says:

      I was surprised to see that the 10 benefits of a mini trampoline mentioned, are things I have been telling my friends for years. I began using a mini trampoline when I was 29 and continue at age 69. I am often mistaken for some one in my 40s or 50s, and my face is not sagging, no turkey neck, and almost no wrinkles. I am strong, and good muscle tone. Will never stop bouncing.

    10. Janet Lee says:

      This information reaffirms why I continue to use my mini-tramp and have done 5-6 times a week for 30 min. since 2009. I will be 66 years old in 2014 and the use of the mini tramp certainly does keep me strong, limber and has improved my balance as well as build muscle tone. It is fun to jump and I would recommend everyone start jumping.

    11. I congratulate you for that post. You provide valuable information. That kind of post is what I’m looking for. I simply love the idea of trampoline because I’m having fun doing it. But the benefits you mentioned makes me more eager to seriously make trampolining a routine workout for me.

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