Exercise on a mini trampoline (rebounder) will give you a total body workout which will burn more calories than regular exercise. It is not only one of the best exercises for toning, but it also has many additional health benefits.

Exercising on a mini trampoline is safer than regular exercise since the rebounder mat absorbs the majority of the shock from impact. People with injures or joint problems are better able to exercise on a mini trampoline than a hard surface.

Exercising on a rebounder is the most efficient total body exercise that you can perform for healthy fat loss. Rebounding works all muscle groups, strengthens cells and rids your body of toxins.

The best part is that it is an exercise you will enjoy. You can bounce, dance, jog or do any other movement you want on your mini trampoline.

The health benefits of exercising on a mini trampoline are numerous. It strengthens and stimulates all of your cells, removes toxins and flushes out your lymphatic system. Bouncing up and down forces your lymph fluid to move and flush out waste and toxins.

It boosts your metabolism, tones the glandular system and burns more calories than regular exercise. It also increases endurance and stability. Mini trampoline exercise works all of your muscle groups for quicker weight loss. Some say it can help get rid of cellulite and firm up your skin.

It is an exercise that you will have fun doing. And when you enjoy an exercise - you are able to stick with it.

When you start to exercise on your mini-trampoline, you should begin slowly. With this exercise you will work many muscles that are not normally used.

Start out exercising for just a few minutes on the first day and then you can build up each day. The end goal is a 30 minute session 3-5 times each week. Feel free to break up the 30 minute session however you want (into 2 or 3 different sessions). Sometimes it’s easier to fit three 10 minute sessions into your day than one 30 minute session. Whatever works for you is fine.

Below is a ten minute workout - it should be done three times during the course of the day.

Warm Up Slow Bouncing - Perform for Two minutes
High Bouncing - Perform for Three minutes
Aerobic Bouncing - Perform for Three minutes
Cool Down Bouncing - Perform for Two minutes

WARM UP AND COOL DOWN BOUNCING
Standing on the rebounder with your feet approximately 8 inches apart begin gently bouncing - keeping your feet on the mat. This gentle bouncing will start your lymph fluid moving and will flush out toxins and waste from your system.

HIGH BOUNCING
When have warmed up, you can really start to bounce. Begin jumping up and down. Don’t feel that you have to go too high. This builds muscle, endurance and strength. It also boosts your metabolism and really starts burning calories.

AEROBIC BOUNCING
Aerobic bouncing on the rebounder can be any fast paced exercise that you feel like doing. You can dance, jog, bounce, twist, or do jumping jacks. Add arm movements to your routine such as bicep curls, punches or any other arm exercise you want. You will really be burning calories at this point.

AB EXERCISES
You can also exercise your abs and back with the mini trampoline. Sit on the mini trampoline and start to bounce with your butt. Start out with your feet on the floor, if you are able to, try it with your feet straight out. Bounce for 3-5 minutes to begin with.

I made the mistake of buying a cheap mini trampoline and found that it did not hold up. The springs in the cheap ones break very quickly which can cause injury. The mats are also constructed of inferior material and you won’t get a soft bounce which can cause damage to your joints.

After learning my lesson about the cheap mini trampolines, I researched and found that the best mini trampoline is the Needak rebounder. It is very high quality with a heavy duty steel frame and sturdy springs. They have a patented Soft Bounce mat which provides you with a a soft and easy bounce.

Needak also sells replacement parts if you need them. I have had mine for over 5 years and use it almost daily. I have had no problems or complaints with it. I highly recommend you invest in a Needak rebounder for all of your mini trampoline exercise. It will last you a lifetime and will be one piece of exercise equipment that you will continue to use for years.

Girls - you are going to need a good bra when you are jumping on your trampoline.  After trying numerous sports bras, I found the Bendon sports bras to be the best.  Very comfortable and well worth the money.