A rebound trampoline, or min-trampoline, is a great way to get a low-impact workout that does a lot for your health. Not only are there benefits to the cardiovascular system, but rebound trampoline exercises are said to reduce body fat, detoxify the body and circulate more oxygen through your system, which is good for the heart, brain and vital organs. Because a rebound trampoline is small, exercises can be done virtually anywhere, from your bedroom to the basement, and when you're on the road.
Bouncing
If you are new to rebound trampoline exercises, get yourself accustomed to how the mini-trampoline feels when you bounce on it. Get your feet centered on the trampoline with your feet slightly apart. This is what is called a starting stance. Practice a few small bounces to help get used to how the mini-trampoline moves under you. Once you become more comfortable on the trampoline, you'll be able to go for longer and work more of the body. As a beginner, be careful not to overdo it. Bouncing for 5 to 10 minutes at first is a good place to start.
Jogging
Jogging is a great way to increase endurance and improve cardiovascular conditioning. Jogging can also be hard on the joints. Rebound trampoline jogging, on the other hand, is low-impact so the joints take less beating, but you still get the cardio workout. To jog on the mini-trampoline, get in your starting stance and then lift your feet 1 or 2 inches off the tramp, alternating your feet. You can do this at any pace your comfortable with. Then move your arms like you are jogging.
Heel Bounce
The heel bounce is taken from Billy Blanks and his Tae Bo exercise program. Once again, you'll get your feet set in the starting stance. It starts out like a basic bounce but you'll be moving one foot forward, touching the heel of that foot to the surface of the rebound trampoline. Alternate your feet and swing your arm forward as your heel touches the tramp mat.
Applied Exercise Equipment
Combine your rebounder trampoline with other exercise equipment to further accentuate the workout. Arm and ankle weights can help add to the burning of calories and building of muscle. Bouncing while swinging a jump rope will give you not only cardio conditioning, but build the arm and shoulder muscles as well.
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