Rebounding is a type of aerobic exercise that is typically performed on a mini trampoline. The workout involves bouncing on the mini trampoline and can take on various forms of exercise, such as HIIT, dance-based cardio, strength training, barre, and yoga. You can tailor your rebounding experience to fit your fitness preferences and level. It’s equal parts fun, effective, and efficient, and you only need 10 to 20 minutes for a solid sweat session. It may seem like a simple activity – but don’t let the low-impact factor fool you. It brings the intensity while targeting your full body, improving your balance, and challenging your coordination. Definitely factors to consider as we age.
Rebounding works the entire body, including strengthening and toning your core, back, quads, hamstrings, and glutes, not to mention it boosts endurance and can help relieve stress. One additional benefit is that rebounding movements stimulate the lymphatic system, which helps flush out toxins, bacteria, and dead cells. The easy-on-your-joints exercise also does wonders for bone density and health. Rebounding is used by astronauts to regain bone density and muscle mass when they return from space. NASA conducted a study that found that rebounding is 68% more efficient than jogging.
The best part of rebounding (other than the great workout, of course) is that there’s no right or wrong way to do it as long as you approach it safely and practice proper form. Keep in mind that the goal isn’t to jump as high as you can like when you were jumping on the trampoline as a kid. The goal is to keep your body low and engage all of your muscles: your core, quads, hamstrings, and glutes. Think about pushing down while staying upright. If interested in trying it out, you can find rebounding classes in some fitness clubs, and you can also find videos online.