When I got a mini trampoline as a gift from my husband for my birthday, I was excited.
I’m always searching for new opportunities to motivate and improve my workouts. Since I exercise every day, the sessions can become repetitive and lackluster. Exercising on a mini-trampoline is both fun and beneficial. These smaller varieties of the backyard trampoline are called rebounders and are designed specifically for individual fitness training. They are set low to the ground, providing a great deal of stability and minimizing the chance of flying off and getting injured. The act of jumping on a rebounder is a full-body workout. The movement requires the use of multiple muscles simultaneously, engaging everything from abs and glutes to leg and back muscles. This type of workout helps to build a strong core. It is an especially great workout for someone of my age. I’m now in my mid-fifties and realize that it’s important to focus on exercises that improve bone density. Studies have shown that rebounders promote higher bone density at the hip and spine, strengthening the bones and reducing the chance of developing osteoporosis. Plus, as I get older, there will be a growing risk of getting injured due to a fall. Good balance is essential. I read a study confirming that 14 weeks of rebounder exercise improves the ability to regain balance. It reinforces better coordination and motor skills. I like that it’s a cardio activity that gets my heart pumping without damaging impact on my joints.The repeated tensing and releasing of the muscles is beneficial for circulation. I like to play my favorite music, clear my head and bounce on the trampoline.