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Exercise Trampoline Benefits: Are Trampolines a Good Workout?

Who knew that having fun jumping on a trampoline as a kid can be an effective, full-body exercise as an adult? Believe it or not, trampoline exercises offer a fun and challenging workout routine that leaves your body feeling great. At Stamina Products, Inc., we offer a wide range of fitness trampolines to build muscle mass, burn calories, lose weight, and help you bounce your way to a healthier body.

6 Benefits of Fitness Trampolines

Why use a mini trampoline as a part of an overall fitness routine? Is exercising using a mini trampoline even a good workout? Depending on your workout and metabolism, a workout on a trampoline can burn an incredible amount of calories while putting far less stress on your joints than more impact-heavy exercises. Rebounding is one of the best ways to get a gentle cardio experience, no matter your age or ability. It’s effective, affordable, and offers more benefits than just burning calories. Below, you’ll find some noteworthy benefits associated with exercise trampolines.

1. Exercise trampolines are easy on your joints

One of the best parts about jumping on a trampoline is how easy it is on your joints. Unlike running outside or on a treadmill, the rebounding surface will absorb the shock of your landing. This saves your ankles, knees, and hips from the impact of the ground.

2. Exercise trampolines help you burn calories

You can burn just as many calories on a trampoline as you would with high-intensity aerobics. Rebounding will bump up your heart rate, get your legs moving and make you sweat. The more you rebound, the less fatigued you’ll get during the day. In fact, a 10-minute mini trampoline workout can burn the same amount of calories as a 30-minute run. That equates to burning anywhere from 50 to 150 calories during a 10-minute workout.

3. Exercise trampolines can help you lose weight

Paired with healthy eating habits, exercising using mini trampolines can be an effective tool to help you burn fat and lose weight. However, the amount of weight you lose can vary widely depending on your body type, eating habits, intensity, and frequency of your workouts, etc. 

4. Exercise trampolines improve heart health

And don’t forget about the cardiovascular benefits. Increasing the efficiency of your heart will decrease the chances of heart attack and stroke. 

5. Exercise trampolines build lower body strength

When you jump and jog on a trampoline you’ll be working your entire lower body. This will build muscle strength, making walking, lifting, and other everyday activities easier. You may get greater definition in your legs with regular use and a healthy diet. 

6. Exercise trampolines provide a full-body workout

Finally, you can work more than your lower body with a fitness rebounder. It provides a soft supportive foundation for ab work such as sit-ups and crunches. You can also use the rebounding surface for push-ups. Plus, many rebounders include resistance cords, which allow you to perform lower and upper bodywork at the same time. Rebounding is a great way to improve your overall health and shed a few pounds. Because there’s such a large variety of exercises you can do on a trampoline, you’ll never get bored.

Long story short, jumping on a mini trampoline is incredibly good for you. It offers a myriad of benefits that can help you become a healthier person. Now that you’ve read through the benefits of fitness rebounders, it’s time to learn about the different types available to you. 

The Different Types of Exercise Trampolines

If you’ve been researching mini trampolines you know there are many different types you can choose from. Rebounders range in size, shape, and use, so choosing the best rebounder depends on how you plan on using it. Here are the most common types of exercise trampolines:

1. Round rebounders

Your basic round rebounder is perfect for jumping, jogging, twisting, and other exercises that don’t use lateral movements. They come in many sizes, so you may be able to perform jumping jacks and jump side to side depending on the size. Round rebounders come at many price points, so you’ll be able to find one within budget. 

Round rebounders from Stamina:

INTONE® PLUS 38” JOGGER

For beginners or intermediates – or if you’re looking for an even more compact option – this Jogger offers all the benefits in a smaller design.

36” FOLDING TRAMPOLINE

An effective, safe, and simple way to improve your cardio at home with a professionally designed trampoline that easily folds to fit into small storage spaces.

2. Oval rebounders

Oval shape rebounders are designed with lateral movements and exercise variety in mind. On an oval rebounder, it’s much easier to do jumping jacks, jump side to side, and even perform ab work like crunches and bicycles.

Oval rebounders from Stamina:

INTONE® OVAL FITNESS TRAMPOLINE

A compact-but-intensive workout, equipped with an electronic monitor to track your progress and designed with Stamina durability. Upper body cords allow for enhanced intensity.

AVARI® OVAL JOGGER

Equipped with a fitness monitor that tracks your workout time, jumps per minute, total jumps, and calories burned. Includes upper body cords to increase intensity.

INTONE® OVAL JOGGER

Affordable, compact, and fun, the Oval Jogger comes with an electronic monitor and upper body cords for the ideal cardio and calorie-burning workout.

OVAL FITNESS TRAMPOLINE

A streamlined option that’s the ultimate in convenience and professional design, the Oval Fitness trampoline is sleek and simple but perfectly constructed for your home fitness needs.

3. Hexagon rebounders

There’s also hexagon-shaped and other wider rebounders on the market. Ultimately, it’s entirely up to you and what you want to spend. 

4. Rebounders with handlebars

If you’re looking to perform more advanced leg work or simply need more support when jumping, you may want to consider a trampoline with handlebars. Handlebars can be found on any size and shape trampoline. If you’re new to rebounding, you may want to start with handlebars because you can always remove them. 

Rebounders with handlebars from Stamina:

JUMPSPORT FITNESS 125 TRAMPOLINE

The 125 Home Fitness Trampoline is outfitted with 36 elastic resistance cords, an ample-sized 44″ diameter frame, and a three-sided handlebar attachment.

STAMINA INTONE OVAL FITNESS TRAMPOLINE

The Stamina® InTone® Oval Fitness Trampoline with a padded handlebar and electronic monitor is a fun way to work out. You will improve your cardiovascular fitness while you tone your calves, quads, hamstrings, and buttocks.

JUMPSPORT 120 HOME FITNESS TRAMPOLINE

The 120 Home Fitness Trampoline is designed to provide a safe, supportive bounce, thanks to the 36 elastic resistance cords, wide 44” diameter, and a built-in handlebar for extra stability.

STAMINA® INTONE® OVAL JOGGER

The Stamina® InTone® Oval Jogger with upper body cords, padded handlebar, and electronic monitor is a fun way to work out. You’ll improve your cardiovascular fitness while you tone your legs, abs, buttocks, back, shoulders, arms, and core.

How to Choose Exercise Trampoline Resistance

When purchasing a rebounder, you’ll have to decide between elastic bungee cords, tension bands, and springs. 

Elastic bungee cords: Elastic bungee cords provide the most bounce and absorb the most shock. They’re also quieter than metal springs. 

Tension band rebounders: Wider tension bands are also quiet, but they don’t provide as much bounce. If you’re going to use the rebounder for jogging, you won’t need as much bounce. Tension band rebounders tend to be more affordable than elastic bungee cords, but the bands don’t last as long. 

Metal springs: Metal springs are more affordable than elastic bungee cords, but they’re vulnerable to rust and wear. They provide a little more bounce than tension bands but not as much as elastic bungee cords. They’re suited for those wanting to stay a little closer to the ground. 

Resistance cords with handles: Finally, if you want to incorporate your upper and lower body at the same time, you’ll need resistance cords with handles. While hand weights and other forms of resistance will also work, you may find that resistance chords are easier to incorporate. 

If jumping and upper bodywork are too much, you can always do upper body work stationary on the trampoline. With so many options you’ll find the perfect rebounder for you. You’ll be burning calories, toning, and building strength in no time.