Rebounder Workouts

A rebounder is a mini-trampoline. Rebounders run anywhere from $50-$1000, so there is a rebounder for every income level. Some are connected by springs and some by bungees. Some come with handles/bars you can attach if you are balance challenged. Finally, they come in different sizes. When I decided to try rebounding, I did not want to drop a ton of cash on something I may not even like. Or what if I like it but cannot find many good workouts and the only thing to do is jump around on it? So to give rebounding a try, I purchased an inexpensive rebounder. A Serene Life 40 inch rebounder with handle. I paid $80 (total with tax) (February 2020). It is a spring rebounder. It is solid and does the job. I thought the handle was necessary for me because I am balance challenged (metal heels) but if you you are not balance challenged I would not attach it, get one without a handle, or get one with a T bar, because the large balance bars really get in the way. After I had my rebounder for several weeks, I saw that there are lots of rebounder workouts out there. And also, I love rebounding. Love it. Now when I do plyometrics or high impact exercises on the floor I feel like a ton of bricks slamming into the ground–I can feel the impact, which I never noticed before. My love of rebounding prompted me to do some research on rebounders and I upgraded. I now use a Bellicon. A big one (49 inches). It is a bungee rebounder which is quieter and gives you a different bounce that I prefer over the spring bound rebounder. But why I really wanted this rebounder is because I wanted more workout space–which this rebounder gives me. Finally, it also comes with a balance handle but it is different from the handle on the Serene Life. It is a thin pole with a handle (a “T” bar). And it no longer gets in my way. I actually do not use the T bar very often but I like having it, just in case I get off balance. Plus, some workouts use a balance bar in ways that have nothing to do with making the workout easier.

That is the overview on rebounders. Get what you can afford–you will still get a great workout. Rebounder workouts are considered to be low impact, even though you are jumping, and easy on your joints. Some rebounder companies even claim they improve arthritis, osteoporosis and stimulate your lymphatic system. The #1 bonus to rebounding is it is tons of fun. I get intense workouts and I usually feel good afterwards.

If you are new to rebounding, Naomi Joy has created a good 6 minute introductory video on rebounding form. She has also created a beginner workout that you can try after watching her introductory video. If you are looking for more beginner level rebounder workouts, look for workouts by SanFran Fitness below then look for the word “beginner” in the title.

I have page dedicated to Top 10 Lists of my personal favorite workouts. I have added a Top 10 Rebounder Workouts list to the collection but it has been a while since I updated it–a long while. I have also created two rebounder workout rotations. One using various different YouTube trainers and one using only Naomi Joy Workouts (also a YouTube trainer). I have created a 3rd rotation that uses both rebounder and non-rebounder workouts.

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