I have found an exercise that I'll actually do!

[ChickenNumber3]

I have found an exercise that I'll actually do!

Cycle!

I've got one of the big trampolines for the kids (with the net around for saftey) can I use that with the same effect. Does it count if I am jumping and holding a 2 yr old in arms at the same time?
I am serious, cause my kids would love it if I did this and well I would have added incentive to get up there with them!
Chicken

[cyclefan]

I have found an exercise that I'll actually do!

C#3 I think so. I was so out of shape when I started, all I could do was gently bounce for five minutes or so. I'm able to actually jump (so my feet leave the tramp) for about 2 - 2.5 minutes per session now.

Be careful when jumping on the tramp so that you have enough ankle support though. I'm not an expert on these things but I understand that if the mat gives too much flexibility you have the danger of hurting your ankles or knees.

However, nothing beats having fun with the kids! Do it for that reason alone and I'm sure you will see a great benefit!

[Sunbeam]

I have found an exercise that I'll actually do!

Hey Cyclefan,
I alctually rolled my mini-tramp out this week, in front of the basement TV for 15 min of gentle bouncing. Most of my joints are pretty arthritic, so that's as rigorous as this exercise will get for me. Indoors I already have a bike (the kind with arm movements) that I sometimes use in cold months, but the bouncing adds variety. Thanks for the thought!

[cyclefan]

I have found an exercise that I'll actually do!

I am told that even gentle bouncing will activate the lymphatic system Sunbeam and that alone is a great benefit on the mini-tramp. The book I have on this says that mini-tramps are often used in nursing homes to get exercise for people who have limited mobility, so it sounds like it will be good for your arthritic joints. Plus, isn't it great to be able to do something gentle and still get a benefit?

[Determinator]

I have found an exercise that I'll actually do!

I'm just waiting for IAD to post a picture in reference to 'mini tramps'

[tawnyfrog]

I have found an exercise that I'll actually do!

Determinator;708055 wrote: I'm just waiting for IAD to post a picture in reference to 'mini tramps'

Oh dear! LOL

[dancelot]

I have found an exercise that I'll actually do!

Determinator;708055 wrote: I'm just waiting for IAD to post a picture in reference to 'mini tramps'

Are some of those ladies in the first part of the Wizard of Oz not so wholesome? Adult life's just too much for me I guess!

Cyclefan, I found a little trampoline at my mom's old house the other day, just kind of bounced lightly with knees bent, and felt quite a difference in my lower ab muscles, especially when I worked my horse yesterday (as opposed to him working me). I wasn't even sure what a rebounder was. Great little exercise device!

Oh, yeah, I thought you were a serious cyclist as well, but then I love watching motocross and car racing and have no desire to attempt either! :H