trampolining

[prophet]

well in a discussion with josh he wasn't being very helpful, as usual... i just got a trampoline and figure i can use it to help get in shape this summer. i asked him what i can do to use it as a tool for working out and he said he had no idea.

i come to you to ask what i can do to use my trampoline to work out this summer. any help, as always, is greatly appreciated.

[LoveGuinness]

How big is the trampoline?

Here are somethings you could do:

Depending on your current level of physical fitness, start your mini-trampoline workout with the gentle health bounce once or twice a day. With your feet apart and your knees slightly bent, gently start bouncing up and down. Now, shift your weight from one foot to the other, and so on. This will increase lymphatic flow and improves cardiovascular strength, and is perfect for those dealing with physical challenges. It also burns the same amount of calories as a brisk walk. Your feet do not need to leave the jump mat.

Step up to aerobic bounces. Next, providing you're warmed up with the gentle health bounce, you are ready to learn aerobic bounces. To do the aerobic stomp, stand in the center of the rebounder and lean slightly backwards. Slowly lift your knees one at a time as if you were stomping grapes. Left, right. Left, right. If this feels comfortable you're ready to do the aerobic jog. Begin by moving your weight slightly forward and jog in place. You can add speed and height to your bounces as you gain strength, confidence, and coordination.

Move on to the basic strength bounce. With slightly bent knees, jump with your entire body! Start low and jump higher as your confidence grows. Rebounding is a whole body exercise. Position is important. Do not lock your knees and flip your feet to produce a jump. This will produce stress on your ankles.

Add upper body movement once you have mastered bouncing, jogging, and stomping. Slowly add arm motions in tandem to your leg movements. If you want to brave it, jump with some dumbbells.

Advance your mini-trampoline workout to include skipping, twists, jumping jacks, and other more challenging footwork after you have built up the strength and coordination needed.

[Sportsmedjosh]

a lot of gyms offer group exercise courses like this I believe they call it urban rebound see if you can check one out.

[prophet]

well the trampoline is a 17' circle. gym = no go, i have a trampoline in my back yard, why would i want to pay to use a crappier and smaller one?

and cindy, i was thinking more like backflips and stuff. stuff that REALLY targets the core. back when i had a trampoline at my old house i used to be able to do like 3 or 4 consecutive backflips, meaning no bounces at all in between. i'd like to work on stuff like that to develop more coordination, as i've lost quite a bit since then, flexibility, which is a new goal of mine, endurance, important in all aspects of life, and balance.

[Sportsmedjosh]

so gymnastics is more the approach your going for.

[prophet]

yessir. any help?

[LoveGuinness]

are you asking for how to do a back tuck and front tuck?

i am not really sure what you are looking to do besides the tucks (or flips as you call them). you can do a toe touch tuck maybe.

[prophet]

well i don't know... i was just sort of looking for ways to get back into everything and some good things to do to develop endurance, flexibility, and balance. i guess i will just sorta ease back into it and mess around until i'm as good as i used to be...

[LoveGuinness]

i would do some toe touches on the trampoline, pike jumps, and back flips. i am no expert on the trampoline though...

[QueenMaa]

Here is a website that gives you some exercises you can do on a trampoline. http://www.howtodothings.com/health-...exercises.html