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Consider Rebounding For Your Exercise Routine

Exercise with Rebounder

Here at ProActive we do not subscribe to a “no pain, no gain” philosophy when it comes to exercise. Exercise should be fun and more importantly, no one method is right for everyone. One of our favorite pieces of rehab equipment at ProActive is our rebounder. We use it for throwing programs, balance training, and return to running programs. But, it can also be used at home as an exercise method. In order to help astronauts returning from space, NASA did a study on reconditioning exercise. Here are some of the potential benefits when compared to treadmill training.

  • Running puts more pressure on the ankles; rebounding distributes the stress throughout the body.
  • Oxygen consumption while rebounding can be more than twice as efficient as treadmill running.
  • Rebounding strengthens the musculoskeletal system and protects the joints from the impact delivered by exercising on hard unforgiving surfaces.
  • Rebounding strengthens the heart and other muscles to work more efficiently and helps to facilitate more even blood pressure.
  • Rebounding can slow down the atrophy in the natural aging process. And it can improve balance.

It can be used for a multi faceted callisthenic routine. With use of the larger version you can even do upper body, abs, and core work.

About the Author - Carol

Carol has been a PTA for almost 20 years. She has a BS in Health Education from California State University, Northridge and PTA certification from Mount St. Mary's. She worked for nine years at an LA County hospital before moving back to her home town of Carlsbad in 2002. She is certified in the Graston Technique and Kinesio taping. As a former collegiate athlete she understands the importance of her patients meeting their goals and returning to "their game". She is excited to start up the water therapy program in Carlsbad and is confident it will be a valuable addition to the services we provide.