What Are the Benefits of Jumping on a Mini Trampoline?

What Are the Benefits of Jumping on a Mini Trampoline?
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Jumping on a mini trampoline, also known as rebounding, offers a relaxing and enjoyable way to exercise. For a short time, at the height of the bounce you are suspended in air and experience a weightless feeling similar to dropping from a high place on a roller coaster. Rebounding is easy, exerts low impact on your ankle and knee joints and provides a full body workout.

Strengthens the Immune System

The lymphatic system is the disease fighter within your body. It delivers nutrients to every cell in your body and carries wastes away. Jumping on the trampoline provides the physical exercise that is necessary for the system to function properly. Although there is no current scientific research to validate the benefits, the Healing Daily website indicates that rebounding on the trampoline raises the lymph flow in your body 15 to 30 times and makes it more efficient to fight disease.

Boosts the Cardiovascular System

The cardiovascular system is responsible for circulating blood throughout your body. Your blood carries nutrients and oxygen to your organs and other parts of the body. According to James R. White, Ph.D., a regular rebounding program strengthens the heart muscle and enlarges the arteries so that the heart does not have to pump as hard to circulate the blood, requiring less oxygen to operate.

Weight Loss

Regular rebounding improves your base metabolic rate and makes it operate more efficiently. Over time, your body will begin to burn calories at a faster rate. So, without changing your eating habits you will lose weight. Rebounding also strengthens and tones your muscles so you look slimmer without losing weight. Stimulating your metabolic rate also increases your level of energy and endurance.

Convenience

Working out in the privacy of your home is convenient. You can get out of bed and jump on the trampoline in your pajamas with you coffee next to you. You don't have to get dressed, apply makeup, fix your hair or expend gasoline driving to an exercise location. There is no membership fee to use the facilities. You can jump your way to better health while listening to your favorite music or watching television. With the trampoline in your house, weather is not a factor with regard to exercising. You can exercise whenever you want and as many times a day as you desire. When the weather is nice outdoors, you can move the trampoline outside and enjoy the fresh air and nature.

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Article reviewed by BudK Last updated on: Sep 2, 2010

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