Mini Trampoline Exercise Information

Remember how much fun it was as a kid to pounce and bounce on the springy sofa or a mattress? Mini trampolines let you experience the same joy of weightlessness and dynamic motion while defying gravity and giving you a great workout.

Workouts on a mini trampoline, also known as a trampette or a rebounder, are pure fun and gentle on your joints. Every muscle and every cell in your body are affected. In addition the trampolines are affordable and easy to store, which makes them a great fitness tool even in small apartments.

You can do mini trampoline exercises anywhere and whenever you feel like it. Inside while watching your favorite TV show or outside in the fresh air.

Effects

Exercising on a mini trampoline strengthens several parts of your body. It quickly raises the heart rate and is a great way to get your cardio workout. Rebounding on a regular basis will improve endurance, muscle tone, posture and circulation. It empowers the metabolism and in combination with a healthy diet it also contributes to weight loss, lowering of cholesterol and increases the health of your heart.

Warmup

Before starting your mini trampoline exercise session, you have to warm up your muscles to avoid injury.

Stretch all muscles while standing and sitting on the floor. Then step on your trampoline, keep feet shoulder-width apart, firmly planted on the surface and begin to slowly bounce.Your feet should stay connected to the trampoline at all times during this stage.

Gently bounce and also rock back and forth from heel to toe for 5 to 10 minutes.

Bouncing and Jogging

Once warmed up, increase the impact by letting your feet leave the trampoline. Increase the speed, but keep it comfortable and do not push yourself to unhealthy heights.

Try to raise your knees while jumping. Aim for waist high, but again, don't push your limits if the movement causes discomfort or instability.

Add a twist. While bouncing with straight legs, stretch your arms to both sides and twist your upper body to the right and with the next bounce to the left. Find a nice rhythm and feel the movement in your core.

Jumping jacks are also a fun and effective way to get the most out of your workout.

Jogging on a trampoline gives you all of the good effects of jogging without the impact on your joints. Start by lifting one foot at a time, alternating and find a good rhythm for your jog. Increase the effect by lifting your knees to hip level.

Cool Down

Before you head back to solid ground make sure to unwind by slowing down your pace and finishing with a few minutes of simple, effortless bouncing.

Warning

Never have more than one person on a mini trampoline. Do not jump too high since it is easy to lose your balance and have a hard landing on the side of the trampoline or on the ground. Do not attempt any acrobatic stunts like somersaults.

Always stay hydrated to keep your electrolytes in balance.

Consult a doctor before any kind of exercise if you have a condition that affects the heart, the lungs or your bones.