Trampolines tend to evoke memories of childhood: pleasurable and carefree bouncing, flipping, and soaring through the air. What kids don't realize as they're having fun on trampolines is that they're also getting exercise. Likewise, adults who use mini-trampolines or rebounders can get an effective, multifaceted workout while having fun. According to WeightLossForAll.com, trampoline workouts can be an excellent way to kick off a diet and exercise program. Working out on rebounders can also deliver a wide variety of other health benefits.
Less Stress on Joints
According to Healing Daily, working out on a mini-trampoline evenly distributes impact on every cell and joint of the body. For those who might suffer from joint problems, this shock-absorbing activity is preferable to jogging or running on a flat surface, which places stress on joints such as the ankles and knees. The gravitational pull of rebounding is such that an exerciser experiences zero gravity at the top of each jump, according to Healing Daily.
Good for Beginners
According to WeightLossForAll.com, a trampoline workout is a good choice for beginner exercisers or overweight people who haven't exercised in quite some time. This is because the rebound effect of the trampoline makes it difficult to "overtrain," which can be a common mistake particularly among beginners. WeightLossForAll.com emphasizes that fitness novices will often end up "burned out" by excessive exercise at the start of a program, leading them to stop altogether. Exercising on a trampoline is a good way to start an exercise program moderately.
Cardiovascular Benefits
Working out on a trampoline is very much a cardiovascular exercise, and according to Healing Daily, working out on a rebounder for 40 minutes a day, five days a week can have significant cardiovascular benefits. By following this routine, you can achieve your target heart rate, which is important in fat burning, oxygenation and overall heart health. Exercising on a mini-trampoline also burns about 200 calories in 40 minutes for a 150-pound person, according to Diet & Fitness Today.
Benefits to Children
According to Healing Daily, a mini-trampoline is an excellent way to promote activity in kids who need to lose weight or who don't exercise enough. The fun aspect of jumping up and down often has an automatic appeal, and thus may be useful for helping children maintain a healthy weight. You can make this even more fun for kids by turning on music or a favorite television program to accompany the exercise.
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