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What is Rebounding?

Sandra Koehler
Sandra Koehler

Rebounding is a form of physical exercise also referred to as trampoline fitness. Performed by jumping on an elastic, springy surface, this form of low impact activity can help improve general fitness health by aiding in weight management and increasing strength. Any form of regular exercise, including rebounding, can also provide overall health benefits to enhance well being.

The repetitive jumping motion of rebounding has the ability to strengthen the every muscle of the body. The gravitational forces placed on the body by the leaping motion where the body experiences a period of time in the air also aids in increasing overall mobility or movement. It is still considered low impact exercise, though, because the body does not return to the ground, avoiding the strain of hitting a hard surface.

Rebounding, or trampoline fitness, can make exercise fun.
Rebounding, or trampoline fitness, can make exercise fun.

This specialized form of exercise has the ability to strengthen virtually every part of the body including the internal organs and supporting structures of the body. By strengthening the muscles, the tendons and ligaments are also improved. This fitness routine can improve flexibility, coordination and balance. It also encourages improvements in things like reaction timing and spatial awareness, the ability of the body to know where it is in space.

By offering a good cardiovascular workout, rebounding also benefits fat loss and weight management. Rebounding can burn over 200 calories in 30 minutes, depending on the intensity of the workout routine and the body mass and weight of the exerciser. Burning calories and shedding excessive weight while strengthening the body allows the body to work more efficiently. This promotes a general enhancement of overall health.

Regular exercise boosts general circulation. By increasing the flow of blood throughout the body oxygen can be transported more efficiently aiding in effective nutrition to the muscles and internal organs. Improved circulation can also enhance things like mental clarity, memory and mood. Rebounding can also boosts the removal of wastes from the body. An increase in proficient circulation may also encourage better immunity to defend the body from ailments such as the common cold and may possibly ward off more serious conditions such as certain forms of cancer.

Exercise routines such as rebounding also have the ability to decrease chronic pain or tension issues such as headaches or muscular tightness due to a sedentary lifestyle. It may also decrease some side effects found in degenerative conditions such as arthritis. If you are interested in adding rebounding to begin a fitness program or to an existing fitness routine, talk to your doctor. It can be a fun way to maximize overall wellness which can be catered to an individual’s specific needs.

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    • Rebounding, or trampoline fitness, can make exercise fun.
      By: Gorilla
      Rebounding, or trampoline fitness, can make exercise fun.