If you are looking for a way to spice up your present exercise routine, then consider looking into rebounders. Rebounders are the awesome new trend in fitness that will get you into shape while letting you have so much fun that you might just forget it’s exercise altogether. Remember the exhilarating feeling you got when jumping on your bed as a child, or when testing how high you could get on the trampoline in middle school? Unbelievably, you were also busy burning calories, building aerobic endurance, and strengthening your core balance muscles.

Exercise rebounders have essentially taken the aerobic and strengthening principles of the trampoline and applied them to individual work out equipment. Other terms that might be encountered include rebounder trampoline, and mini trampoline rebounder. Essentially, the word rebounder is just a fancy term for mini-trampoline. These portable and inexpensive exercise units will even often come complete with routines and instructional videos to help offer variety, while making the workout fun, safe, and easy. Several makes and models exist, and it takes minimal research to determine which is best for your individual needs.

Features to look for include portability and weight, as well as the size of the rebounding surface and quality of the springs and replaceable part. Some models, such as the urban rebounder will have additional options, such as being portable, lightweight, or even foldable, plus balance bars for an added sense of balance and security. Most models will be designed to sit as low to the ground as possible, while still offering adequate ranges of movement and bounce. Although Urban Rebounder is a brand-name mini-trampoline manufacturer, the term urban rebounding has come to be associated with the general activity of bouncing. Another very reliable and well-made brand for this entertaining new fitness trend are Needak rebounders, which can easily be located, ordered online and delivered directly to your door.

The health benefits of rebounding are numerous and include the following: They are an excellent and original means of combining strength and aerobic training; they improve bone density and balance, while increasing circulation throughout the whole body. They are also low-impact, and with options such as the balance bar, are far less likely to cause injuries due to pounding or excess wear. Mental health can also improve because of regular exercise, which is proven to increase brain levels of the “happy” hormone serotonin. Consider popping in your favorite cd or movie, and bounce away the calories while doing something that helps you to feel good!

Rebounders are also practical. They are a manual workout system that requires no electricity outlet, and virtually no maintenance. Weighing in at around twenty-five pounds, they are quite portable, and can be used indoors and out, depending on weather conditions. If you have a family, the mini-trampoline can do double-duty as a source of endless entertainment for kids, while helping them get the exercise that is so important for growing children. Rebounders are the great all-around full-body workout tool that is also a fun and practical addition to virtually any household!

Every home should have a rebounder. If you are unfamiliar with this exercise equipment, perhaps a kangaroo or the character, Tigger, from A. A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh may come to mind. However, rebounders have become an integral part of many fitness routines. The mini trampolines vary in quality according to the materials used in construction. The number of supporting legs, quantity and strength of springs that hold the mat, composition of the frame itself, and presence or absence of spring cover are all to be considered when evaluating exercise rebounders.

If you have implemented any exercise regimen, variety is likely a critical aspect to keep the program moving forward. With access to a mini trampoline, it is easy to set up in front of a television, or while listening to music on the radio or your own portable listening device. An average mini tramp measures three (3) feet in diameter and nine (9) inches high. If the treadmill has become wearisome, if the weather is inclement and outdoor sports are not in the picture, or if jump roping has gotten the best of you, a short rebounding session can re-energize your day and lift your spirits. The body’s main lymph vessels travel up the extremities and upper body. Jumping up and down increases the flow of nutrients and wastes through this system that is vital to health, eliminating toxins from the body. All of the internal organs are fired up by rebounding, and the immune system is strengthened as the healthy cells are energized. Your joints are spared the harsh impact resulting from jogging on hard surfaces.

Needak rebounders are manufactured in the United States with quality control from start to finish. The company offers reliable sales support to dealers and affiliates, and produces books, hand weights, videos as accessories to their rebounder trampoline, and a stabilizing bar. Characteristic of Nebraska natives, the company describes their warranty to be “No buildup.  No unclear phrasing.  No ‘fine print.’  Just plain, straight-forward.” There are times when customer service is the determining factor when making a purchase. They back it up with a quality product that includes, from their product description, “36 springs that connected to the framework through a usable clevis pin and are reliably finished with high-grade music wire.” They offer two different springs to deliver a soft or hard bounce and the rebounder trampoline is available in a half-fold model, with a carrying case.

Urban rebounders are promoted by a martial artist and personal trainer. This brand’s target audience is those seeking a sculpted body, with a level of aerobic, cardio performance found in gyms frequented by young professionals. Accessories offered include sand weights, resistance bands, and workout DVDs, including collections just for children. The cost is approximately one-quarter of the Needak and it is available in a quarter-fold without a carrying case.

A rebounder in the home can provide diversion for a visiting grandchild as well as provide an intense workout for the aspiring body builder in your family.