A mini trampoline is the perfect piece of equipment to have at home during this Covid-10 quarantine. It combines the benefits of resistance training and low impact cardio. Rebounding is the the most fun and effective #stayhome workout there is, HANDS DOWN!
First of all, I need to mention the difference between a rebounder and a trampoline….A rebounder is a trampoline with a smaller “bounce”. It’s smaller in size, and is primarily used more for fitness/weight loss. A “regular” sized trampoline, on other hand” is primarily used for recreation.
Let’s get into why Rebounding is the perfect exercise to perform during our current #stayhome orders due to the national Covid-19 pandemic.
1. Exercises several parts of the body at once
The best exercises and workouts are those that target several muscle groups in during a single session. When incorporating various rebounding exercises into your routines, the oxygen flow to all muscles improves. In addition to working your legs and arms, rebounding is shown to aid ankle and knee strength while helping to improve muscle mass. Fun fact: rebounding is something that NASA has used to help astronauts build muscle and bone density. The stabilization of core muscles can additionally support balance and posture while aiding the abs too. When you add in the cardiovascular benefits, rebounding is indeed a full body workout
2. Lowers the chances of obesity
Rebounding is an aerobic exercise, which naturally makes it a great way to burn calories and promote improved blood circulation and muscle health. All of those factors can help reduce the threat of obesity esp with most gyms and recreation parks being closed at the moment. Moreover, the low-impact attributes allow you to complete daily routines without causing injuries. Rebounding also promotes a healthy digestive system, regulates your appetite, and puts you in a healthier frame of mind. Even if you only have the chance to work out for a few minutes each day, the influence on your weight and general fitness levels is huge.
3. Regulates appetite
A regulated appetite is one of the main incentives for weight loss enthusiasts to incorporating jumps into their exercise plans. Rebounding helps balance your hormones, which can suppress feelings of hunger. By reducing calorie intakes by 250 calories per day while burning 250 calories on the rebounder, it’s possible to lose one pound per week. “Quarantine 15”, anyone? A lot of users find that a few minutes of using gravity to jump from weightlessness to feeling heavy can reduce the desire to eat too. This can aid the bid for healthy portion control and can prevent snacking out of boredom.
4. Fun exercise makes it easier to stick with!
They say that the best exercise is: the one that you will do. One of the best things about rebounding is how fun it is. It’s one of those types of exercise that boasts child-like fun. In my experience, jumping on my rebounder at home as knocked me out of many funky moods in under a minute! Whether you decide to go to a rebound dance class or you just jump around on your own at home. There are some big advantages to choose a fun way to exercise, instead of making yourself do something that you don’t enjoy. Choose an activity that you love doing and that’s easy for you to say yes to.
5. Boosts mood
All exercise, including rebounding helps to boost mood. Being physically active releases hormones that make you happy (endorphins), so you should get a rush of elation during or after you work out. Rebounding also has the added bonus of being a great deal of fun (see #4). No need to suffer through a workout that you don’t enjoy just to experience the rush of endorphins at the end. You can have a fun release of endorphins during your workout on the rebounder, whether you attend a class or exercise on your own.
6. Prevents weight gain
Rebounding can burn a lot of calories. It’s a high-intensity workout but without being high-impact and treacherous on the joints. In fact, according to Professor of Movement Science Victor L. Katch, someone weighing 135 pounds can burn 75 calories in 12 minutes of rebounding, while someone who weighs 160 pounds can burn 86 calories and someone weighing 180 pounds can burn 96 calories in the same amount of time. Basically, more you weigh, the more calories you’re likely to burn while rebounding, so it can help you to lose weight and also to avoid gaining weight.
7. Prevents emotional over-eating
Many of us have a tendency to overeat when we’re feeling emotionally unwell. We feel sadness or other negative emotions, and we turn to food to comfort us. Rebounding can be a great way to avoid emotional overeating. Engaging in physical exercise helps to regulate your mood (see #5) by giving you a rush of hormones that help you to feel good. Instead of reaching for the chips, you can enjoy a rebounder session, which should lift your mood. You might find yourself being in a generally better mood and experiencing fewer times when you feel like you want to eat to cheer yourself up.
8. Recover from illnesses faster
It goes without question that a robust immune system is absolutely essential in combating the illnesses, infections and diseases that afflict us from the common cold to cancer. We all know that we can improve our immune function by cutting back on processed foods, cigarettes and alcohol, but rebounding can also play an important part in improving immune function and helping us recover from illnesses faster. Rebounding stimulates a range of the body’s system which are critical to immune function including the cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic and cellular systems. The lymphatic system in particular is a vital component in ridding your body of harmful toxins and infections and rebounding is a great stimulator of this important system.
9. Makes it easier to relax
It’s easy to assume that the kind of high-impact exercise that leaves us panting, sweating, and gasping on the the floor is the only kind that benefits us. But let’s be honest, these intensive forms of exercise can be extremely stressful for us and especially in regard to risking injury.
Rebounding is not just physically rewarding, it’s a fun, enjoyable and relaxing activity that makes the stress we accumulate throughout the day melt away. It boosts production of the brain’s feel good chemicals while reducing stress hormones and allowing you to relax and sleep easy after you work out.
10. Increases blood flow to the brain
We often focus on blood flow to the muscles from the heart when talking about exercise, but it’s essential not to forget the importance of oxygen reaching the brain. While many of us are working from home during #stayhome, it is important to remember that our brains needs a constant supply of oxygen to function so taking breaks from sitting is crucial. When blood flow to the brain is restricted or cut off, this can result in a stroke (Yikes!). Rebounding is proven to lower the intensity of risk factors for strokes, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, but it also helps to protect the brain by increasing blood blow to this vital organ. When you work out, your heart works harder to pump blood around the body, ensuring that your muscles and your brain and other important organs have access to the oxygen they need.
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