Mini trampoline exercise
Photo by scherre Mini trampoline. The mini trampoline is mainly designed to be used for exercising. These trampolines are a very good way for children to exercise whilst being indoors. The mini trampoline is often referred to as a fitness trampoline as this is mainly because it is used as a machine for working out to help people to lose weight.
Starting out, as with any fitness, you should first do a warm-up. As a beginner, rebounding should be done at a slow-to-moderate pace. Only use the mini trampoline for a few minutes at a time to allow your muscles to become used to the exercise. The following five rebounder trampoline exercises will have you smiling and sweating at the same time. (Now, that’s what I call a perfect exercise combo.)
- BASIC BOUNCE. This exercise can be as difficult as you want, depending on the effort you put into it. Stand in the center of the mini trampoline with feet slightly apart. This will be your basic starting stance for all rebounder exercises. Without lifting your feet off the mini trampoline, lightly bounce. If necessary, situate yourself near a sturdy object or wall that can be held on to for balance. As you become used to bouncing, lift your feet off the trampoline a little. Increase the height of your bounce as you become more comfortable with this basic bounce.trampoline exercises
- BASIC WALK. This is a good warm-up and cool-down exercise. From a basic starting stance, alternately lift your heels. Do not lift your toes off the trampoline. Swing your arms as you would while walking.
- BASIC JOG. This workout is a fun way to raise your heart rate; many consider it a lot more entertaining than other aerobic exercise. From a basic starting stance, alternately lift each foot an inch or two off the mini trampoline. Move your arms as you would while jogging.
- HEEL-TOE BOUNCE. This advanced exercise is taken from Billy Blanks’ Tae Bo routine. Stand in the center of the mini trampoline with your feet close together. Instead of doing a basic bounce, bring your left foot forward during the bounce, touching your heel to the surface. Briefly raise your left arm up in front of you as your heel touches the surface. Repeat this for the right foot. Doing this for a minute or so is all it takes to get the sweat pouring.
- JUMPING JACK BOUNCE This is another advanced rebounder exercise. From a basic starting stance, bounce up. As you bounce, spread your feet apart (watch your footing!) and bring your hands over your head. Compared to a regular jumping jack done on a hard surface, bouncing on a trampoline makes this exercise easier on the joints.
There are many benefits to using a mini trampoline and it truly improves quality of life, as well as your overall health and appearance. The trick to staying in shape is find something that suits you and something you enjoy.
Originally posted 2009-09-11 16:40:28. Republished by Old Post Promoter
