Category Archives: Mini Trampoline

Feb 13

Trampolines: Benefits of Mini-Trampolines

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If you’ve ever seen the baby trampolines in the sporting goods store and thought, “Oh, isn’t that cute,” you may not realize that these little trampolines, known as rebound trampolines, fitness trampolines or mini-trampolines, are a great exercise tool. If you don’t have time to go out for a run, or go to the gym, or if you’re concerned your kids are not getting enough exercise, a mini-trampoline might be the perfect solution.

You don’t need a lot of room for a mini-trampoline, which can make it a much better way to exercise at home than a treadmill or exercise bike. These trampolines are great for jogging or for aerobic exercise, and you can fold up the trampoline and lean it against the wall or slide it under a bed to get it out of the way. You might be amazed, in fact, at how convenient the mini-trampoline is.

If you’re planning to do regular aerobic exercise, such as following a tape, doing aerobics to music, or running, you’ll appreciate having a mini-trampoline to jog or dance on, and you will enjoy the convenience of simply setting up your trampoline and getting to work; you won’t have to go out in bad weather or drive to the gym to meet your fitness goals.

Mini-trampolines come in several sizes. The very smallest trampolines, which are usually about three or four feet in diameter, are very inexpensive, often under $50, and are the easiest to store and set up. You may find a trampoline like this fits your needs perfectly and lets you do exactly what you need, when you want to work out. You can also buy larger fitness trampolines, and if you’re going to be using it a lot and doing a lot of complicated aerobics moves you might find that a larger trampoline serves your needs better.

But don’t limit your trampoline only to fitness and exercise use. Next time your kids are bored, can’t go out because of the weather, and are obviously full of energy, why not pull out the mini-trampoline and let them play on it? This is a great way to get some of their energy out, as well as helping them get some exercise and play indoors when it’s nasty outside.

When you buy a mini-trampoline, don’t necessarily buy the cheapest one you can find. Consider getting a slightly more expensive model to increase the durability and safety of your trampoline. Carefully check the springs, pads and legs, and make sure the surface is going to hold your weight and allow you to exercise easily. You want it to be elastic, but you don’t want to sink through to the floor when you stand on it, either.

Overall, a mini-trampoline is a very useful piece of exercise and workout equipment, and a great way for you to get your exercise, as well as for your kids to work out and play indoors and release extra energy while getting fit. And for the workout potential, a mini-trampoline is a great bargain, as well.

Jan 24

Mini Trampolines – Have Fun Getting Fit Today!

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We all know that kids today are getting fat and lazy. They spend countless hours watching TV, surfing the net and playing video games. Far too many are adolescent couch potatoes. And if you, as a parent, try to convince them to do something energetic, the answer is unlikely to be positive. The chances of getting them to the gym while their favorite TV show is on, or when a friend wants to chat online, are about zero. You need to find a way they can get the exercise they need and have some fun doing it, without impacting too much on their lifestyle.

This is where a mini trampoline can be a great investment. A mini trampoline, or rebound trampoline, is easy to use and can be set up almost anywhere in the house. Nearly every kid has gone through the stage of jumping on the bed or the couch, and a mini trampoline can recreate that fun experience without ruining the furniture or falling off the bed.

Their favorite TV show is on? No problem, jump on the mini trampoline in front of the television. Involved in an online chat? Have a few bounces when you’re waiting for someone to reply. And when it’s not in use, most mini trampolines can be stowed away in a cupboard or under the bed.

By the way, don’t think a mini trampoline should only be for the kids – it can be great for your health too. You can do your own mini trampoline workouts to help improve your cardiac fitness. Depending on the type of workout you do, you can focus on weight loss, cardiac fitness or strength training. The hardest part will be finding a time to have a turn!

Here are some of the ways that every member of your family can benefit from a mini trampoline:

- improves circulation
- low impact exercise, so safer for knees and ankles
- burns more calories than jogging
- strengthens legs and thighs
- good for coordination and balance
- great cardio workout
- it’s great fun!!

When you’re choosing a mini trampoline, make sure you find one with six legs. This means it will be a lot more stable than a four-legged model, and it’s worth paying a few extra dollars for that stability. You can also buy models with a stabilizer bar if you need some extra stability.

The important thing is to get started – your health and fitness will thank you – and so will your kids!

Jan 06

Trampoline Exercise – What Can It Do For You?

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Everywhere you turn nowadays, there are more and more reminders that exercise is important for your overall health and well-being. But it all just seems like such a hassle, or very expensive. Wouldn’t it be great if you could find a method of exercise that’s fun, cost effective, helps you lose weight, look younger and heaps of other benefits, and lets you watch TV at the same time? If you think that sounds perfect, then rebound trampolining is for you!

Rebounding doesn’t require you to buy lots of expensive equipment or pay membership fees – all you need is a mini trampoline. The good thing about rebounding is that using a trampoline makes it low impact, so it can be beneficial to almost anyone. Even if you’re disabled or elderly you can use a trampoline to help improve your fitness.

Even better, you can do your rebounding routine in the privacy of your own home, and can watch TV while you’re doing it. So no more endless hours staring at the gym walls. There’s no need to take time out of your busy schedule or plan out an exercise regime, you just hope on the trampoline and start rebounding.

There are lots of health benefits you can gain from exercising on a mini-trampoline, here’s just a few to get you started:

- Exercise your whole body in one session
- Strengthen your muscles
- Strengthen your bones; very important if you’re older or at risk of osteoporosis
- Improve the functioning of the lymphatic system
- Improve the elasticity of your skin, which helps reduce the effects of aging

All of these benefits combine to improve your overall state of health and give you a feeling of well-being. In addition, exercise helps your body become stronger and more resistant to disease and illness.

Of course there’s not just physical health benefits, these are some more general areas that you can improve by trampolining:

- Lose some weight
- Lower your cholesterol
- Increased energy
- Improve your coordination and balance
- Reduce stress and tension

All these benefits, and yet rebounding is so fun and easy to do, with minimum stress on your body – what a great form of exercise. It’s easy to pick up a cheap mini trampoline, but it may be worth spending a few extra dollars to make sure you get a solid trampoline that will go the distance and be safe to use. It’s best to get a trampoline with 6 legs for added stability, and a non-slip surface.

It’s also helpful to buy a mini trampoline with unscrewable legs, so that you can put it away in the cupboard or under the bed when it’s not in use. It’s also good if the trampoline has a solid spring system, for extra support and durability.

Rebounding is a fabulous form of exercise for every part of your body, and the good thing is that you can do your exercise as you’re watching your favorite TV program.

Jan 01

Get Your Kids a Mini Trampoline

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Trying to Get Your Kids Off the Couch? Let Them Jump on a Mini Trampoline!
by Denise Nero

Are you concerned about your kids sitting around the house too much? Do they spend their day watching TV, playing video games or surfing the net? Are they turning into couch potatoes? As a parent you know how hard it is to get your child to do something good for their health. Heck, you probably haven’t been able to get them to eat carrots since they were toddlers, how are you supposed to convince them to go to the gym, or for a run. The key is finding an exercise that they enjoy, so they will continue to exercise and make it a lifetime habit. This is where the mini trampoline comes in.

Do you remember how much fun you had jumping on the bed as a kid? The Mini Trampoline, or Urban Rebounder lets your kids have the same fun experience without ruining your mattress or getting hurt from a fall off the bed.

The mini trampoline is one of the most versatile pieces of exercise equipment. You kids can jump on it in front of the television, or outside, and when it’s not in use, it easily fits in a closet or even under the bed.

Let’s look at some of the benefits of working out on the Mini Trampoline

• It’s a low impact form of exercise
• Burns more calories than jogging
• Improves circulation
• Gives you a great cardio workout
• Strengthens your legs and thighs
• Improves balance and coordination
• Its very portable

Above all, it is A LOT OF FUN!!!!.

Don’t think rebounding is just for kids. You’ll get a great workout out of this as well. The mini trampoline is perfect for your entire family and a great investment in your health and fitness as well. It helps you burn fat and calories fast, but also works great when it comes to strength training. Your biggest problem will be to get a turn to work out. (We suggest you wait until the kids are in school).

When you are shopping for a mini trampoline look for a model with six legs. It will be a lot more stable than some of the cheaper four legged models. If you’re just starting out and also as an extra safety precaution, look for a model with a stabilizer bar.

We suggest the Urban Rebounder at Mini Trampoline-Urban rebounding

http://www.fitnessandkids.com/urban-rebounder.html. You’ll receive the complete kit including the stabilizer bar, carrying case and workout videos. Eveything you need to get you started.

Get bouncing today!

Denise Nero is the owner of Fitnessandkids.com Stop by and Subscribe to HealthyNews Ezine for more great exercise, diet tips, children’s health and fitness, freebies and learn more about the benefits for Rebounding! http://www.fitnessandkids.com/urban-rebounder.html

Dec 09

Mini Trampolines – Fun Way To Exercise

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Mini Trampolines/Rebounders Are A Great Fun Way To Get Kids Up Off The Couch

by Denise Nero

Are you concerned about your kids sitting around the house too much? Do they spend their day watching TV, playing video games or surfing the net? Are they turning into couch potatoes? As a parent you know how hard it is to get your child to do something good for their health. Heck, you probably haven’t been able to get them to eat carrots since they were toddlers, how are you supposed to convince them to go to the gym, or for a run. The key is finding an exercise that they enjoy, so they will continue to exercise and make it a lifetime habit. This is where the mini trampoline comes in.

Do you remember how much fun you had jumping on the bed as a kid? The Mini Trampoline, or Urban Rebounder lets your kids have the same fun experience without ruining your mattress or getting hurt from a fall off the bed.

The mini trampoline is one of the most versatile pieces of exercise equipment. You kids can jump on it in front of the television, or outside, and when it’s not in use, it easily fits in a closet or even under the bed.

Let’s look at some of the benefits of working out on the Mini Trampoline

• It’s a low impact form of exercise
• Burns more calories than jogging
• Improves circulation
• Gives you a great cardio workout
• Strengthens your legs and thighs
• Improves balance and coordination
• Its very portable

Above all, it is A LOT OF FUN!!!!.

Don’t think rebounding is just for kids. You’ll get a great workout out of this as well. The mini trampoline is perfect for your entire family and a great investment in your health and fitness as well. It helps you burn fat and calories fast, but also works great when it comes to strength training. Your biggest problem will be to get a turn to work out. (We suggest you wait until the kids are in school).

When you are shopping for a mini trampoline look for a model with six legs. It will be a lot more stable than some of the cheaper four legged models. If you’re just starting out and also as an extra safety precaution, look for a model with a stabilizer bar.

We suggest the Urban Rebounder at Mini Trampoline-Urban rebounding

http://www.fitnessandkids.com/urban-rebounder.html. You’ll receive the complete kit including the stabilizer bar, carrying case and workout videos. Eveything you need to get you started.

Get bouncing today!

Denise Nero is the owner of Fitnessandkids.com Stop by and Subscribe to HealthyNews Ezine for more great exercise, diet tips, children’s health and fitness, freebies and learn more about the benefits for Rebounding! http://www.fitnessandkids.com/urban-rebounder.html

Dec 02

Come Bounce on the Urban Rebounder

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by Johann Erickson

As a child, jumping on a trampoline can provide hours of entertaining fun. Being bounced into the air like you weighed nothing at all, then landing with all the grace of an Olympic gymnast, there was nothing that brought more pleasurable enjoyment then the simple device known as a trampoline. As an adult, the same piece of equipment that made you feel light-headed all summer long is now getting a new image as the next step in the every-changing world of exercise.

Although the trampolines being marketed today are a mini-version (sized for only one person) of the trampolines children generally bounce on, they are purported to have the same fat-burning abilities as the larger-sized ones. In fact, the American Council on Exercise has recently predicted that rebounding (a phrase referring to the full-body exercise that can be achieved using nothing but a mini-trampoline) is fast becoming one of the hottest fitness trends today. Websites with exercise tips, complete with diagrams and full descriptions, abound on the Internet. There are also rebounding classes available at many fitness centers around the country where you can learn the proper positions and movements necessary to maximize your fitness regiment.

One of the leading mini-trampolines on the market today is the Urban Rebounder. Made from a strong woven mat surface and sporting a 28 inch diameter surface, the Urban Rebounder can sell for upwards of $300 in most retail stores, with a package including three DVDs and a carrying bag being offered on television for $340. There are two types of Urban Rebounders available today, one for home use and one for gym use. The only real difference between the two is that the home trampoline is built to hold 300 pounds of weight, while the gym trampoline can hold up to 350 pounds. Unlike the trampolines of your youth, the Urban Rebounder is woven much tighter, and therefore a bounce of only two to three inches is typically possible. That small bounce is more than sufficient enough to work youre the muscles in your legs and abdominals, however. According to Healthbounce.com, working on the Urban Rebounder can burn up to 700 calories in just one hour.

Exercising on a trampoline also has health benefits beyond burning calories. Because the soft surface of the trampoline absorbs a high percentage of the shock that would normally hit your feet when bouncing or running on a hard surface, your joints are better protected from wear and tear to your joints associated with most workouts. Less injury to your joints means less pain after your workouts, which also means you are more likely to keep up a regular exercise routine. Often those starting out on other regiments will hurt themselves and give up altogether. With the Urban Rebounder, keeping up with a daily exercise routine can be enjoyable, instead of painful. Unlike the majority of aerobic exercises available today, which are primarily geared towards women, men can enjoy the health benefits of the Urban Rebounder as well. The Urban Rebounder is also safe for children as long as an adult is supervising.

There are plenty of reasons to try out a mini-trampoline like the Urban Rebounder; your health, the health of your spouse and/or children, and the simple enjoyment that can be received from bouncing. So refresh those memories of summer days long past and get out there and bounce, bounce, bounce!

About the Author

Johann Erickson is the owner of Online Discount Mart and TV Products 4 Less. He is also a contributing writer for sites such as Helpful Home Ideas. 

Nov 16

Rebounding to Good Health

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by Candice Pardue

An exercise that’s often overlooked is one that can be fun for the whole family – and healthy! It’s called rebounding and is performed using a rebounder (also known as a mini-trampoline).

Rebounding, an effective aerobic exercise and cardiovascular workout, is not only therapeutic, but burns calories as well. This exercise also increases strength, is good for the legs and joints, and is also known for improving the digestion system and organ functions.

What is the Rebounder?

Developed 23 years ago by Al Carter, an exercise specialist, the rebounder looks like a trampoline, only much smaller. It contains a round mat which is attached by thick springs to a stand. During the early 1980s, rebounding became a popular fad for working out. Rebounders were selling like hotcakes! Though the fad faded eventually, rebounders continue to spark interest in the media through new, innovative videos/DVDs being offered by fitness celebrities. Rebounders are still recommended for health improvement and fun exercise.

Combined Workouts to Help the Entire Body

Other exercises can be combined with rebounding workouts such as arm movements, jumping, twisting, etc. to maximize the effects of the routine. Simply bouncing a few minutes a day can have a positive affect on a person’s body by helping them to defy gravity and burn some extra calories in the process. The more movement and the more body parts that become involved in the exercise, the better. Rebounding helps to strengthen cells in the body including bone and muscle cells.

How Do Beginners Use a Rebounder?

By starting with a simple bounce, beginners can move up and down without their feet leaving the mat. The rebounder will move for them. Anyone can benefit from this low-level activity until they feel comfortable with faster or higher movement. Once familiar with bouncing, one can begin to introduce various movements into their routine such as jumping jacks, arm flex’s, chest exercises, etc.

Who Can Use the Rebounder?

Almost anyone can use the rebounder to exercise. Even paralyzed people have been able to benefit from a rebounder with the help of a therapist. The rebounder can aid in gaining strength or improving circulation. In some workout gyms, grab bars are also available to help keep a person stable while bouncing if they are unable to balance well. Children and adults can use the rebounder for exercise, especially on those rainy days!

Rebounding has been around for over 20 years, and is still a great way to get into shape. It can be done while watching your favorite video or listening to music. The rebounder can be used for family activity. You can even make up games for the kids so they won’t get bored with just “plain ole’ exercise!” Kids like to play games like “Simon Says” or “May I”. Games like these can be incorporated into bouncing on the rebounder to help them get a great workout while having fun. There are many ways you can use the rebounder to help improve your health and the health of each family member.

Easy to Store When Not In Use

The rebounder can be kept inside and slid under a bed when not being used. Its design allows it to be placed in remote areas since it is thin and short. It can easily be moved from one room to another because it is lightweight. If you’re looking for a fun and effective exercise that saves time, the Urban Rebounder is a great way to workout.

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Johann Erickson is the owner of Online Discount Mart and TV Products 4 Less. He is also a contributing writer for sites such asHelpful Home Ideas. Please include an active link to our site if you’d like to reprint this article.

Nov 07

The Benefits of Mini Trampolines

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by Jason Gluckman

Mini trampolines are mainly meant for exercising. Mini trampolines can be a great way for kids to exercise indoors. It is also known as a fitness trampoline because it can be used as a workout machine to help you lose weight.

You can do aerobic exercise with a mini trampoline. Mini trampolines for kids or adults are a space-saving way for the whole family to exercise. Grade school kids can have fun on children’s trampolines.

Mini trampolines are versatile in that they can be used indoor or outdoors. Mini trampoline exercises help strengthen the legs while providing a relatively low-impact exercise that doesn’t needlessly jar the joint and bones.

Mini trampolines can also be used for jogging. The size of mini trampolines ranges from six feet in diameter (for kids) to sixteen feet diameter. They come in many shapes – round, rectangular, square, hexagonal and octagonal.

Mini trampolines typically range in price from $200 to $500. Mini trampolines are usually round. Typically, their dimensions are about four feet in diameter and six to ten inches in height.

As with any trampoline, when choosing a product, you should carefully consider its durability and safety as well as a product guarantee from the manufacturer. Pay close attention to the frame pads, springs.

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