Trampoline exercises

IF YOU THINK jumping on a trampoline is child’s play, think again. Trampoline exercises classes are popping up in gyms across the country. The low-impact antigravity cardio workout is easier on your joints than pavement-pounding. Plus, trampolining improves your balance, gets your heart rate up, and can boost cardio better than 33 minutes of running, according to research from NASA. “Since trampolining reduces impact by 40 percent, it allows you to work out harder and recover faster since your body isn't getting as beat up as it would doing impact exercises on the ground,” says JumpSport fitness expert Steve Carver. Ready to bounce? First, you’ll need a well-built trampoline (like these ones from JumpSport). You’ll also benefit from strapping on a heart rate monitor to see how hard you’re working. Check out this sample workout that will kick your butt more than you thought possible. 6 Steps to Maximize Your Fat Loss Intervals 1. Warm Up Start out with jumpin...

The Mini Trampoline Workout You'll Feel All Over How long has it been since you jumped on a trampoline? Since you were a kid? Well it’s time to channel your inner child during your workouts by adding a rebounder into the mix. A rebounder is similar to a trampoline except smaller, which means it provides a little bit more resistance and less bounce than a standard trampoline. But not only are rebounder workouts fun, you can also get a full-body workout that really challenges your lower-body muscles. Ready to give it a try? You can either run through all these exercises in order for a complete rebounder workout or pick one or two of your favorites to incorporate into your existing workout routine. Just remember, rebounder workouts aren't about how high you can jump (a recipe for injuries) but about jumping with control and precision. While still having fun, of course! The Best Trampoline Exercises Trampoline exercise, also called rebounding, is almost 70 perce...