As I just finished my 30 minutes of rebounding (aka using a mini trampoline), I am once again reminded of one of the things that so DRASTICALLY improved my condition.
I wish my LLMD had recommended it to me much sooner in treatment - my 'mystery' arm pain would have left me eons before. Although the primary reason it was recommended to me was detox - a rebounded flexes every muscle in your body, and wakes up those sluggish lymph glands. Ladies in particular - worried about bad stuff around the breast area??
I don't really see many posts on this, so thought I'd bring it up for newbies and oldies alike.
Everyone can benefit from this non impact exercise, regardless of your physical status.
You can spend as little as $30, or as much as $200. The cheaper ones work, but may not last as long.
Read on (and may you jump your way to good health).
The specific long-term health benefits of rebounding have been proven again and again by the medical community. Here are 30 specific anti-stress benefits of rebounding according to Dr. Morton Walker, a writer and lecturer in the self-help and holistic health fields:
There are 30 health advantages of regular rebounding, including the following: 1. It increases the capacity for respiration. 2. It circulates more oxygen to the tissues. 3. It establishes a better equilibrium between the oxygen required by the tissues and the oxygen made available. 4. It causes muscles to perform work in moving fluids through the body to lighten the heart's load. 5. It tends to reduce the height to which the arterial pressures rise during exertion. 6. It lessens the time during which blood pressure remains abnormal after severe activity. 7. It holds off the incidence of cardiovascular disease. 8. It increases the functional activity of the red bone marrow in the production of red blood cells. 9. It aids lymphatic circulation, as well as the flow in the veins of the circulatory system. 10. It encourages collateral circulation. 11. It strengthens the heart and other muscles in the body so that they work more efficiently. 12. It allows the resting heart to beat less often. 13. It lowers elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels. 14. It stimulates the metabolism. 15. It promotes body growth and repair. 16. It tones up the glandular system, especially the thyroid to increase its output. 17. It adds to the alkaline reserve of the body which may be of significance in an emergency requiring prolonged effort. 18. It chemically attains absolute potential of the cells. 19. It reserves bodily strength and physical efficiency. 20. It expands the body's capacity for fuel storage and endurance. 21. It improves coordination through the transmission of nerve impulses and responsiveness of the muscle fibers. 22. It affords muscular vigor from increased muscle fiber tone. 23. It offers relief from neck and back pains, headaches, and other pain caused by lack of exercise. 24. It enhances digestion and elimination processes. 25. It allows for better and easier relaxation and sleep. 26. It results in a better mental performance, with keener learning processes. 27. It curtails fatigue and menstrual discomfort for women. 28. It minimizes the number of colds, allergies, digestive disturbances, and abdominal problems. 29. It tends to slow down aging. 30. It reduces the likelihood of obesity.
Posted by lifeline (Member # 3445) on :
Julie,
I totally agree...rebounding is the way to go. I also have been doing this for many years with just a WalMart rebounder...I think it was $20 only.
It's way easy on the knees. Lyme hit my knees hard.
Try it, people, you will like it!
lifeline
Posted by Virgil and Mary (Member # 9602) on :
Dear lymeinhell, We have been using a rebounder for so long I forget when we first got one. But to tell you the truth, we never thought about using it for Virgil. He seemed too weak to even suggest it to him but now I will. Even my 94 year old father used it up until a week before he died. He rarely missed a day. Thank you for the reminder of something we know is a great health and wellness tool!
Posted by minimonkey (Member # 8693) on :
I LOVE MY REBOUNDER!!!!!
Posted by trueblue (Member # 7348) on :
Ok, you sold me. I want one!
Do you have to use it any specific way or can you just bounce up and down, really gently?
Posted by lymeinhell (Member # 4622) on :
There are 2 types of bounces: A Health bounce, where your feet never leave the rebounder, and an Exercise bounce, where your feet do.
Depending on your physical abilities, you can do one or the other, or both. Or start out with 5 mins of the health bounce. Holding your arms out to the sides, elbows 90 deg. bent so your hands are near your head really works on the lymph glands under your arms.
People with great physical difficulties can actually benefit by having just their feet on the trampoline while another person jumps on it. I kid you not.
Doing punching motions GREATLY relieves shoulder/arm pain. The Needak trampoline comes with a very informative book and video - I'm sure they have a lot of it on their site.
Happy bouncing! Posted by chicago_bird (Member # 9301) on :
Thanks for the tip! I've been trying to find low impact exercises that won't send me into a bad relapse. This sounds like it has lots of benefits -- I have to get one!
Posted by elley0531 (Member # 9434) on :
ok sounds great!
recommendations on where to order one?
Posted by kelmo (Member # 8797) on :
Been thinking about getting one, now you have convinced me it's a necessity. Thanks.
Posted by tickedntx (Member # 5660) on :
The ReboundAIR has an optional accessory that you can hold onto if you have balance problems.
Posted by NUTBOBUTT (Member # 7242) on :
There is an awesome book called "The Golden Seven Plus One" written by C. Samuel West that tells of the benefits of a rebounder.
It's a fabulous book, but you can only find it used. I found it on Amazon. Lynette
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sounds great!