The holiday season is a great time to relax and enjoy being with your family. The downside to all of these festivities is that pretty much everyone with a normal metabolism gains weight, sometimes as much as 10 pounds in a 2-week break. Naturally, this leads to thousand of New Year’s resolutions that probably mention either losing weight or exercising more. As an owner of a mini trampoline you already know all the health benefits it can offer. You no doubt will want to incorporate it into your workout routine for the new year. We’ve got some tips on how to keep that resolution to loose weight by using a rebounder.
Mini Trampoline Exercises for Skiers
Using a mini trampoline to tone up and prepare for skiing the slopes is probably the best possible workout routine that could be adopted. The benefits of a trampoline workout go way beyond just that of skiing, given the whole body effect. The advantages are unique and many. It is convenient indoor/outdoor equipment that takes up little space, which also makes it easy to stow away. Anyone can do this form of low-impact exercise, making it a good option for any age. Following are some rebounding routines that can be utilized to optimize readiness for skiing.
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Answers to Common Questions About a Mini Trampoline
Here at Mini Trampoline Headquarters we pride ourselves on providing in-depth information on all aspects of rebounding. That includes answering questions from you, our readers. We receive a lot of email and we started noticing a trend in the questions being asked. So we decided to dedicate a post to answering your most commonly asked questions. If you have a question of your own, don’t hesitate to contact us and let us know. We’re here to help!
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The Health Benefits of Rebounding on a Mini Trampoline
Rebounding, or bouncing on a mini trampoline, is a fun physical activity that often feels more like play than exercise. Yet, it is an integrated, whole-body exercise that is gentle on the muscles, joints, and bones. More than a fun activity, rebounding offers numerous health benefits: improved heart health, stronger muscles, more flexibility and balance, and better health at the cellular level.
Mini Trampoline Workout Video #3
Fitness Level: Intermediate
Hi fellow bouncers and welcome to the next video of our workout series here at Mini Trampoline Headquarters! We will regularly post one new exercise routine for you to try on your min trampoline.
Before you get started, if you’re new to working out on a mini trampoline, check out our mini trampoline moves for beginners to get acquainted with your rebounder.
Our video today is a great example of a DIY mini trampoline routine created at home. The rebounder is a young woman from Germany named Miriam Herms.
In this video, Miriam goes through a series of great cardio moves in a routine that lasts less than 10 minutes. Pull this video up on your laptop and put it by your mini trampoline and see if you can keep up with Miriam.
You can read more about Miriam on her blog: http://chic-und-schlau.ch.
Mini Trampoline Workout Video #2
Fitness Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Hi fellow bouncers and welcome to the next video of our workout series here at Mini Trampoline Headquarters! We will regularly post one new exercise routine for you to try on your min trampoline.
This week we have a very comprehensive workout brought to you by Steve from Fitness With Steve Online. It’s a long one, so beginners may want to do the first few exercises and then add on new moves as they progress in their fitness level.
Best Mini Trampoline for Fitness
Fitness routines need to stay fresh in order for most people to stick with them and live a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, there is only so much you can do in your home or at a gym before the same old workout becomes a boring routine.
That’s where the mini trampoline shines. It can be utilized to add extra spice and variety to your usual routine. Not only that, but its size guarantees that you’ll have room for it no matter how small your workout area.
Not all mini trampolines are created equal. You need to make sure you make the best investment not only to get the best out of your workouts, but also to ensure your trampoline is safe and lasts for years to come. Here are our top 3 recommendations for best mini trampoline for fitness.
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Mini Trampoline Workout Video #1
Fitness Level: Advanced
Hi fellow bouncers and welcome to our first video of our workout series here at Mini Trampoline Headquarters! We will regularly post one new exercise routine for you to try on your min trampoline.
This week we have a workout by Billy Beck III, demonstrated by Brian Fracis, from Billy Beck III training center. In the video they lead us through three advanced exercise moves you can do at home on your mini trampoline.
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Mini Trampoline Fitness Moves for Beginners
Mini trampolines make working out fun. They’re great for fitness enthusiasts of all levels. They offer all the benefits of an intense plyometric workout without the hard impact to joints that traditional jumping can cause. Before you get started with a regular mini trampoline exercise regemine, we suggest practicing some of these basic moves first to get yourself familiarized with moving on the equipment and reduce safety risks. Once you get the hang of these, stick around Mini Trampoline Headquarters for more trampoline workouts!
Step On, Step Off
The first thing you must master is stepping on and off of the mini trampoline. If you can’t do this, everything else becomes obsolete! Make sure when you step on the trampoline, you put one foot in the center and then lean your body weight slowly onto that foot until you can bring your other foot up to join it. When you’re ready to step off, it’s best to do so by stepping off to the rear with one foot. Make sure to look first before you take the step.
Once you feel comfortable doing this, you can turn it into a workout, similar to step aerobics. Just step onto the trampoline with your left foot, bring your right foot up with it. Then step back to the ground with your right foot and bring your left foot down with it. Then repeat with you opposite foot. Continue this at a slow pace and start increasing the speed as necessary to get a wonderful cardiovascular workout!
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