Jumping on a trampoline, also known as rebounding, provides many health benefits. Not only is it an enjoyable way to exercise it is also gentle on your joints, burns a lot of fat and calories, improves balance and coordination, trims and tones your legs, hip, abdominals and butt. According to NASA, rebounding is the most effective form of exercise created by man.
Jumping Jog
Running or jogging on hard surfaces can be jarring and painful to the feet, ankles, knees and other muscles, joints and bones. Try the same exercise on a trampoline or mini-rebounder and, not only will you experience an increase in G-forces which helps strengthen your musculoskeletal systems, you will also save yourself from pain and discomfort. Start off by jogging slowly in the middle of the trampoline and mini-rebounder. Once you get a feel of the trampoline, increase your speed and kick your knees up high as high as you can to really feel the burn in your legs as well as your stomach.
Jump and Dance
When jumping on a trampoline, there is a moment with each jump where you hover in the air motionless for a few seconds. Instead of doing nothing while in the air, incorporate some dance moves. Bring both of your knees to your chest, twist and turn, kick out your legs in front of you or to the sides. See how many times you can turn around while up in the air. As your skills increase, incorporate mid-air flips and somersaults. Each of these elements make simply jumping up and down into a more strenuous activity plus helps reduce fat around the stomach.
Bounce Side-to-Side
Burn major calories and strengthen your abdominal muscles as well as your legs by switching from up-and-down bouncing to side-to-side. Start off in the center of the trampoline or mini-rebounder and jump left and right of the center. If you have a large trampoline, increase the distance as your fitness ability improves. This will help further enhance your workout as well as work your muscles more.
Jump Rope
Jumping rope on its own is a full-body, fat burning workout yet it may be jarring on the feet and knees when performed on solid ground. Incorporate jump roping while jumping on a trampoline to feel the same fully-body workout effects without the pain. If the trampoline or mini-rebounder is indoors, forego the jump rope. Place your arms and hands out to your sides and rotate as if you were holding a jump rope. Overtime, you will see your stomach reduce in size.
References
- Health Bounce; Albert E. Carter Said it; NASA Confirmed it!
- Rebound Air; The Benefits of Rebound Exercise: 33 Ways the Body Responds; Dr. Morton Walker and Albert E. Carter
- Trampoline Jumpers; Trampoline Exercise Routines
- 3 Fat Chicks; 5 Fun Trampoline Exercises; August 30, 2010
- Running Mom; Achieve Fitness With These Fun Rebounder Exercises
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