The Different Rebounder Workouts
Working out on your rebounder includes more than just jumping up and down as you would on a normal trampoline. There are many different types of workouts that can be performed on your rebounder all of which tone and workout different parts of your body. The best part is, it is ubiquitously known as the most effective lymphatic exercise.
The beginner workouts are generally simple, can be performed by most anyone, and can provide a great low impact, easy workout or warm up. Beginner workouts typically include workouts such as the health bounce, bouncing up and lightly without letting your feet leave the trampoline.Heel lifts are another great beginner workout as it involves lightly bouncing, and as the name implies, lifting only your heels. You can also try skiing, in which you alternate moving your feet back and forth, as if walking across a flat surface with skis.
More intermediate workouts include workouts such as a toning bounce, fitness bounce, and star jumps. A toning bounce involves jumping on your rebounder and allowing your feet to leave the mat. The higher you bounce, the more intense your workout becomes. Fitness bouncing includes jogging on your rebounder, raising your knees to waist height with each step. If this is too difficult you can raise your knees to a lower height, or try alternating between a higher height and a lower height. Star jumps are simply jumping jacks on your rebounder. However these types of workouts can become a little hazardous as you will need to watch your feet so as not to land on the springs or the sides of the rebounder.
Advanced workouts build on the workouts that you had done during the intermediate workouts. For example, instead of jogging on the trampoline start running on the trampoline, making sure that your knees are raised to waist height every time. You may also want to try what is called the sitting bounce. Sit on the mat of rebounder with your heels on the ground. Extend your arms out in front of you and try bouncing up and down. Another advanced workout includes jumping as high as you can on the rebounder, lifting your knees upward and keeping your arms extended to the side. This intense workout can help you build muscle and can be intensified by using light weights.
It is important as well before you start and when you end to cool down. This includes stretching your calves, thighs, and hamstrings before working out to prevent injury. Rebounders are great fitness tool that can you help you achieve those goals that you have set for yourself. Just remember to be safe and to have fun.
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