Raising Riley

First things first, if you’re like I was and you have no idea what “rebounding” means, don’t worry! To put it simply, you jump on a trampoline for exercise. According to the Cambridge dictionary, rebounding is “a form of exercise in which you perform different jumps and movements on a rebounder (a piece of equipment like a small trampoline)”. I initially heard about rebounding when I stumbled across this YouTube video where this influencer was explaining how she felt after trying rebounding for 30 days! I was intrigued after this, and did a little research of my own.

I’m not going to get into all the research, but the main reason I decided to move forward with rebounding was because of all the research suggesting that it “flushes” your lymphatic system, strengthens bone density, and is much more effective than running in regard to burning fat, oxygen flow, and burning calories. This article has some great basic information for beginners.

Once I bought my own rebounding trampoline, I started right away! My husband and I have been doing MWF workouts in our basement where I rebound on my trampoline, and he does a workout on his exercise bike. I’ve been rebounding 3 times a week for about 2 months now, and I can honestly say I LOVE it. Things I’ve noticed: increased energy level, better attitude about working out (it’s so much more fun than running!), and increased muscle in my legs and butt. I’ve experimented with different workouts and different exercises that I can do on there. Right now my favorite is doing squats with a resistance band on the trampoline (a great workout because you’re working on balance too), and also doing arm exercises while just doing regular jumps.

Main takeaway: if you’re thinking about rebounding, DO IT! It’s a great workout, and it’s a FUN workout! It’s so much more enjoyable than going for a run (in my opinion), and there’s a lot you can do with it besides just jumping! I’m feeling fantastic after adding rebounding into my fitness routine and I’d recommend it to anyone who is able!