5 Fun Exercises You Can Do On A Trampoline

So you are reliving your childhood by purchasing a rebounder trampoline - it is all exciting stuff! Problem is though

, how will it retain your interest if you don't know how to use it? The benefits of using a trampoline to lose weight and tone up are well known - but how you can begin with exercises might not be so clear. Thankfully, this article will give you a nod in the right direction by explaining five new exercises to try out - not only will they help with losing weight, but they will also be heaps of fun!

The rebounder trampoline is like a mini version of what we catapulted off in our youth. So even if your fear of trampolines has grown with age, you will feel perfectly safe with the smaller size of a rebounder and its easy-grip handlebars. You are really the one who will monitor your progress and set standards and pace - slowing down if it becomes too strenuous or picking up the speed/lengthening the session as it becomes easier. One of the great advantages is the low pressure on joints as opposed to other exercises - making it ideal for all ages.

There isn't much preparation needed, just make sure you are wearing training shoes that will give some grip on the surface of the trampoline and try to resist doing it barefoot which could lead to injury. Now before you proceed - the number one rule to any exercise is going through a warm up and loosening muscles and joints. Okay - ready? Here are our 5 fun exercises for the trampoline:

Best Beginner Move - The Basic Bounce. We say basic, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will be a breeze! The more rapid your pace and longer your session - the more of a workout it will become. The starting stance for this exercise or any exercise, is to stand central with your feet about a foot apart. Hold on to the handle if you require some support in the beginning. So simply start to push heels down and alternate with gently lifting your body to get a smooth bouncing rhythm. Your feet don't have to leave the trampoline at first - you will increase your bounce height as you progress.

Best Advanced Move - The Heel-Toe Bounce. Jumping from beginner moves to an advanced one, the heel to toe bounce is really not so difficult. Start to get a steady rhythm by doing the basic bounce and then move on foot forward during the bounce and press the heel to the trampoline - as it does you can raise the arm of the same side forward (can help with balance). Move the first foot back onto the toe and change legs - switching between the two as you continue.

Best Leg Toning Move - Jumping Jacks. As with a regular jumping jack move, you will begin the basic bounce and progress to jumping whilst widening your foot stance and bringing your arms out to the sides and then upwards to the sky. A great workout for the legs and for cardio, using the rebounder makes it more fun and less straining on joints.

Best Aerobic Move - The Basic Jog. Get your heart rate up and a good circulation by jogging on the trampoline. You don't have to lift your feet up to high - keeping lower to the surface of the trampoline will give you more control. Don't forget to pump those arms whilst jogging!

Best Cooling Off Move - The Basic Walk. Great for the beginning of your exercise and for cooling off at the end. To walk on the trampoline, you just have to lift your heels alternating form left to right and swing your arms to the side of the body - add a little sing song or whistle and you will prove just how fun this trampoline exercising can be!

by: Emily Taggart

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