Rebounding for Health, Fitness and Fun

What weighs 32 pounds, is 40 inches wide, 12 inches tall, costs about $200, can be loaded into the back of any mid-sized car, and takes the place of a treadmill, elliptical or any other cardio equipment? The answer is a "rebounder".

A rebounder is a fancy name for a mini-trampoline. Just like it's big cousin, the trampoline, anyone that can stand up can get started right away by simply jumping up and down.

What makes the rebounder particularly interesting from an exercise perspective is that it offers many of the cardiovascular benefits of much more expensive and mechanically complicated equipment at a significantly reduced cost.

Here are some of the key points about rebounding that may give you cause for consideration:

Rebounding strengthens the musculoskeletal system by increasing the G-force at impact. In fact it increases it by about 25%.
Provides and alternative cardiovascular exercise system without the pounding normally associated with running on treadmills, track surfaces or the streets.
Increases the capacity for oxygen uptake.
It improves your immune system by increasing the flow of lymphatic fluid through the lumph nodes.
It is a load bearing exercise and can be used to protect against osteoporosis.
It improves your balance skills by improving the brain's sensitivity to the vestibular apparatus in the inner ear.
It enhances digestion.
It can improve your vision and strengthen the muscles of the eye.
It is easy and it is fun!

For older users there's even a grab bar accessory so you won't feel like you're about to fly off of the unit.

Not everyone has the space or the financial resources to own a treadmill or elliptical cross trainer. The space and financial commitments needed for a rebounder truly makes quality indoor exercise available for anyone who wants it.

We use a rounder in our studio. We like it. Our clients love it.

One last word of caution, not all rebounders are created equally. Just like anything else you'll get what you pay for. Make sure you shop around and do your homework before plunking down your hard earned cash. Or ask someone at Desk Jockey Fitness for advice.

Additional information on rebounding can be found at:

Rebounding Exercise Review

33 Ways the Body Benefits from Rebounding

Alkalize for Health