Rebounding: Exercise for a Mini Trampoline

Whether we like it or not, exercise is a good thing for all of us. The best way to stick with an exercise program is to do something you enjoy. Make it fun. To avoid the boredom of jogging or repeating the same routine over and over, why not consider rebounding?

Rebounding, or exercising on a mini trampoline, is not only fun, but also has many health benefits.

You can buy a quality mini trampoline for $40, which is an inexpensive alternative to a gym membership.

A mini trampoline does not take up much space. If you are really cramped for space, you can take the legs off of the trampoline after each use for easy storage. I think I am too lazy for that, so I just expect people to walk around my trampoline. Actually, that has its fun. Since jumping on a trampoline is enticing and fun to most people, we inadvertently just start jumping on it sometimes when we walk by.

You can even place your mini trampoline in front of the television and exercise while you catch up on your favorite shows.

One thing to keep in mind when you set up your mini trampoline: Make sure your ceilings are high enough to allow for jumping on the trampoline. If you are going to hit your head on the ceiling every time you jump, you will certainly not enjoy this exercise!

There are many exercises you can do on a mini trampoline. With so many choices, it is hard to get bored. And if your knees and other joints are ok, it should be no problem. Rebounding is definitely easier on the body than strenuous, lengthy running.

I have a few favorite exercises I like to do on my mini trampoline, but additionally, I enjoy the freedom to just start jumping and dancing around. Creating my own little exercise moves is fun!

Some of my suggestions for rebounding exercises to do on your mini trampoline are high knee kicks, jogging in place, high jumps from the mini trampoline to the floor, jumping jacks - you can even using the mini trampoline as a stair stepper. I also like to do any of the fun dance or aerobics moves I can think of.

Pop in some music and you'll never get tired of this exercise.

Make sure you stretch out your muscles when you are done exercising. Rebounding uses a surprising amount of your muscles, even ones you wouldn't even notice. Stretch your arms, legs, back, etc so you are not miserable the next day.

If you are interested in the scientific specifics, such as muscle groups targeted or calories burned, check out resources on the Internet. I just like to have fun with my rebounding exercises, so I cannot offer those specifics.