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Tim Garrison's avatar

I bought my first rebounder in 2021 and wore it out. Now working on wearing out my second one. I also do inversion for 6 to 10 minutes, often before or after my rebounding.

Karin Dee's avatar

Interesting. While I have an inversion table, I haven't used it in years. Do you do a full inversion?

Tim Garrison's avatar

Yes, full inversion. I originally was doing it for my back but in reading one of Bredesen's books, he noted that it was good for the brain so I just kept on doing it. I use the inverted time to process email on my phone. Always trying to optimize our full-time job of taking care of our genetics.

Nancy's avatar

Hi Karin, I love my rebounder that I bought at your suggestion. Thank you ! Wondering if you have a special routine…? And do you do actual jumping versus stepping…I’ve been walking in place fast, but think I might need to “step it up” with what Im doing on it for maximal benefit…and yes pun intended …..:)

Karin Dee's avatar

I start off doing jumping jacks for about 2 minutes to warm up. Then I add 3 lb weights and just jump raising my arms in front of me and to the sides and bicep curls. Nothing fancy. If indoors, I'd likely follow along with a YouTube rebounding class to toss it up a bit. The weights improve the cardio benefit!

Nancy's avatar

Thanks again. Great ideas including the use of hand weights. Take care.

Kim Martin's avatar

I love this idea and I’m going to order a mini trampoline from Amazon today!

Liz Dunn's avatar

Thank you for the reminder. I let my daughter take mine to college. I might ask for it back if she's not using it. It's an easy and fun way to get in a little cardio. Have you ever taken a Nia class? If not, I highly recommend. I've been doing it for a year and absolutely love it. Yoga, martial arts, and dance on one!

Karin Dee's avatar

Have not heard of Nia. Will check it out though! Thanks!

Britta's avatar

Thanks for the breakdown and reminder how important rebounding is. I wonder if jumping on a full size trampoline has the same effect?

Karin Dee's avatar

I'm sure it does! I imagine a full size trampoline has an even greater effect as you bounce higher with greater G-force.

Jen's avatar

Thanks for this, Karin. I have a rebounder, but I’m not always consistent about using it, so I needed the inspiration. I completely agree with you as to the benefits!