How to Rebound Exercise

Rebounding is exercising on a mini trampoline. Rebounding is a fun way to improve your health with a low impact workout. The health benefits include improved cardiovascular fitness, better circulation, increased strength, flexibility, improved sleep and stress reduction. Rebounding can be done conveniently at home. There is not much equipment to buy and it is easy to learn. Read on to learn how to rebound exercise.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Select a mini trampoline. The diameter should be 40 inches. It should also have a six leg design. Some mini trampolines have an optional stability bar that can be attached. This is a good idea to prevent falling off while becoming familiar with the moves.
2. Pick a location to start your workout. The mini trampoline should be on a level surface.
3. Buy an instruction video on rebounding. Get a video which demonstrates basic moves, teaches stretching and strength moves. A video will help you learn the basics faster. It will also give safety advice.
4. Practice basic jumps. Get used to the feel of the mini trampoline. Start slow and don't jump too high. Starting with your feet shoulder width apart, begin bouncing up and down. When you land have a slight bend in your knees.
5. Increase the intensity of your bounces. To improve your health with rebounding you should gradually increase your heart rate. Add jumping jacks, jogging, leg kicks and knee lifts to increase your intensity and work up a sweat.
6. Create your own moves. Incorporate moves from dance, kickboxing and sports. The more creative you are the more you will want to workout. Creating new moves help keep the workouts fresh and will work different muscle groups.
7. Do a rebounding workout for 20 to 40 minutes three to five times a week.

Tips & Warnings

• Start each workout with a warm-up by slowly jumping. End the workout by slowing down your moves and cooling down.
• Drink plenty of water. Take a quick break to check your heart rate and sip some water.
• Monitor your heart rate. To gain cardiovascular benefits from a rebounding workout, work at 65 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate. Your maximum rate is 220 minus your age.