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11/02/2006: "Rebounding"

For the past 8 years or so we have been a trampoline family. We bought a big one for the back yard and it is still the favorite activity out there. We also have a small one in front of the TV which my daughter, Alex, uses daily. Rebounding is bouncing on a mini trampoline with an aim to perform a series of small, controlled movements. NASA claims it is, “the most efficient and effective exercise yet devised by man.” If you are purchasing, be sure it has 6 legs as the 4 leg ones are a little unstable. You can also get one with a handle if you need it.

This is a simple and easy way to get in an exercise that is great for you. You can place it in front of the TV and trade it for the couch once in awhile. It is a zero-impact exercise with benefits that include:

• Improved circulation


• Increased the capacity of heart and lungs


• Lower cholesterol levels


• Improved co-ordination and balance


• Reduced stress and tension


• Improved muscle tone (particularly legs, thighs, hips, abdomen and arms)


• Increased energy and vitality


• A boost to the lymphatic and immune system


• 100-280 calories in a 30 minute session

Rebounding is considered a cellular exercise, which is recommended by medical doctors, physical therapists, professional trainers, massage therapists, personal trainers and chiropractors. It was the French physiologist, Claude Bernard (1813-1878), who discovered that it was the cellular environment that needed to be clean in order to promote health and prevent illness. When the environment in which the cells live gets overly polluted and toxic the cells begin to loose their ability to function properly. This in turn causes the cells and, consequently, the body to get sick.

Did I mention that Alex is rarely ever sick?

Replies: 2 Comments

on Tuesday, November 7th, Cindy said

Tell me that's not the SAME trampoline you inherited from me at our Christmas White elephant! or was that the impetus of trampolines to follow?! One man's junk.....

on Thursday, November 2nd, Launi said

Very cool Doug! I'm sure my guys would love it...You are such a wealth of info.! Thanks for sharing, as usual...