Benefits Of Rebounding

Do you remember when you were a child and you used to bounce on your bed? It was fun wasn’t it? You can still have that same kind of fun while doing the best thing you can do for your body. That’s rebounding. When you rebound every cell in your body gets nourished because the lymphatic system is massaged so to speak by the up and down motion of your body. The lymphatic system has no pump, so it relies on body movement to open and close the one-way valves to carry lymphatic cells through the channels. I am no doctor but a leading lymphologist, Dr. C. Samuel West states When the lymphatic system is congested, the cells become deprived of oxygen, affecting the body’s ability to rid itself of its own waste material. Over time, other body systems that rely on the lymphatic system for waste removal will also become compromised, setting the stage for pain and disease. n Millions have turned to rebounding because it’s easier on the joints. It separates itself from other exercises such as weight lifting which can be very dangerous if done incorrectly. Bouncing up and down is natural; we have done it most of our lives in one way or another. Anyone who has tried lifting weights to get into shape knows the pain incurred over the next couple of weeks. Soreness from exercise occurs when lactic acid builds in your tissues and produces inflammation. When the lymphatic system is moving, it will flush out the lactic acid from your tissues and you will have little or no soreness, another reason rebounding is such a great way to exercise. How many times have you quit your exercise routine because you couldn’t get past the soreness?
If you are anything like me, you understand the will, determination, and excitement generated by the decision to finally get into shape. The first week is usually pretty good, and depending on your determination it could last a month, but sooner or later you stop and you feel like a failure again. I will take a moment to share something I have learned. Without getting long winded I wanted to get into shape because I didn’t like who I was, or what I looked like. I cared too much about what other people thought when they looked at me. I had to learn to like myself before I could help myself. I have lost eighty pounds in the last six months. Within ten minutes upon arising I am on my rebounder. It’s not something I think about, or have to work myself up for. I just do it. What’s this got to do with the benefits of rebounding? Well it’s fun, it’s easy, and no matter how young, or old, or what shape you’re in, or even if you are disabled, you can rebound and benefit by it. n I could give you more scientific reasons for rebounding, but there are many other articles that have been written that explain them. All exercise is beneficial. The hard part is sticking with it. Let’s face it time has a way of making changes in our routines. Weight lifting is hardly fitting at the age of eighty, or ninety yet rebounding is a viable option. Granted if you’re young enough and want to look like Mr. Universe, weight lifting is the way to go. But if your goal is to be healthy and in good shape, you will be hard pressed to find an exercise more practical and beneficial than rebounding. n Whatever exercise you choose I wish you the very best success.

Enjoy better health
Jerry Robinson