Benefits of Rebounding
The benefits of rebounding are so tremendous and great that you'll
want to get started right away.

Rebounding makes use of gravitational, acceleration and
deceleration forces and effectively uses every cell and joint in the
human body.

Below are some of the top amazing benefits to rebounding.
NASA scientists have called
rebounding "the most efficient
and effective exercise yet devised
by man".

NASA has studied rebounding
extensively because gravitational
forces that astronauts experience
in space are equivalent to the
gravitational forces experienced
at the top of each bounce on a
rebounder and NASA scientists
wanted to maximize the use of
gravitational forces.

NASA has found that rebounding
is "68% more oxygen efficient
that jogging".

(NASA, Journal of Applied Physiology 49(5): 881-887).
1. Enhances our Lymphatic Systems
(Rids body of toxic substances)

HOW?
Rebounding utilizes 3 forces: gravity, acceleration, and deceleration. At
the top of each bounce a person experiences weightlessness. At the bottom
of the bounce, a person experiences 2 times the amount of gravity, which
is excellent for our lymphatic system.  The lymph system carries nutrients
to and takes away toxins from all cells.  This is extremely important in
maintaining a healthy body because,without exercise, our lymph system
would not be able to bring nutrients and take away toxins from each and
every cell.

Rebounding highly utilizes our lymphatic system because lymph fluid
travels through our lympathic vessels which act as one way valves. Our
main one way valves functions up our legs, up our arms and up our torso,
thats why the up and down movement on rebounders is very effective in
making use of the lymphatic system.

Moreover, the lymphatic system does not have a pump (ie the heart) like
the cardiovascular system so exercise is needed to activate the lymph
system.  An activated lymphatic system is vital because it rids the body of
toxins, viruses, cancercous cells, bacteria, and foreign substances.

reference [ www.bouncingforhealth.com/benefits.php]
2. Increases Bone Mass

HOW?  
When researching the effects of rebounding, the NASA study also proved that bone tissue was restored. Bone mass is built by the
muscles and the muscles are activated by rebounding.  The 3 forces (gravity, acceleration, and deceleration) creates a positive bone
stress, resulting in higher bone density.  The cell wall is thicker and stronger as a result of utilizing the 3 forces because the bounce
allows the cells to adjust to the forces.  

According the National Osteoporosis Foundation, any  "weight-bearing" exercise which forces you to work against the force of
gravity greatly aids in helping to build and maintain bone mass.  Rebounding allows you to experience 2 or more times the normal
gravitational force in every cell of your body without negatively affecting your joints.  For a fraction of a second, that is, when you
bounce into the mat at it's deepest point (closest to the floor), two times your body weight is impacting all of your bones and muscles,
strengthening them.  The best part is, you won't feel tired a second later because when you are at the top of the bounce, you are
experiencing zero gravity (weightlessness).  Every minute, depending on how high you jump, you perform 100 to 130 impacts (2 G
forces & 0 G).  This is why rebounding is so efficient and allows you to gain bone density.

reference [ http://www.nof.org/prevention/index.htm]

3. Increases Circulation and Strengthens the Heart

HOW?
The heart rate is elevated by aerobic exercise.  Your heart becomes stronger with aerobic exercise and as your heart becomes
stronger, your resting heart rate lowers. Consistent exercise increases the number and the size of your blood vessels which also
lowers your blood pressure.  As the blood vessels become larger, the circulatory system can release toxic build up and provide more
life giving oxygen to the muscles of the heart which simultaneously strengthens the heart muscles.

Moreover, the NASA study proved that jumping on a rebounder is far more efficient in relation to levels of heart rate and oxygen
consumption than running.

reference [ NASA, Journal of Applied Physiology 49(5): 881-887];[www.freedomspring.com/rebounding_benefits.html]


4. Helps in combating Arthritis

HOW?  
According to the Arthritis Society, Arthritis is defined as "inflammation of the joints" and arthritis can take on many forms ranging
from mild tendinitis to more severe forms, with osteoarthritis being the most common form.

Furthermore, the Arthritis society recommends that arthritis sufferers partake in consistent exercise with increased flexibility.  
Exercise directly feeds your joints making them healthy.  The joints have no lymphatic tubes or vessels running through them so
healthy joints depend solely on movement. The ends of bones are protected by cartilage, which depends on the movement of joints to
rid the body of wastes and take in nutrients.  When arthritis sufferers do not take part in exercise, white blood cells are trapped
within the joints and release toxins that kills cells responsible for the synovial lining of the joints.  Rebounding allows the free
movement of the white blood cells to travel in and out of the inflammed joints to remove toxins and repeat the process.

reference [ http://www.arthritis.ca];[ http://www.championrebounding.com/benefits.html]

5. Slow down the Aging Process
HOW?
Rebounding allows every cell in your body to get a workout.  Each cell is strengthened and conditioned with light bounces on a
rebounder.  Rebounding stimulates blood flow, rids toxins and cleanses your skin.

Rebounding consistently allows the cell's membrane to get thicker and firmer, thus giving a cell more elasticity. This is great for our
skin because our skin is made up of millions of cells and as elasticity is increased, the more softer and firmer our skin is.

reference [ http://www.busywomensfitness.com/rebounding.com]

Other benefits include:
*Fights Depression & Fatigue
*Increases Energy
*Strengthens Back
*Enhances digestion
*Helps combat Asthma
*Helps to Relieve Allergies
*Sleep easier
*Minimizes colds
*Prevents heart disease

reference [ http://www.healingdaily.com/exercise/rebounding-for-detoxification-and-health.htm]