Everybody can benefit from following a well structured rebound programme as long as they are using a high quality rebounder in order to gain maximum health benefits and to insure the workout is 'low impact' and kind on joints.
Urban Rebounding is a full body workout that functions to strengthen all the cells of the body, while it works to help heal the internal systems of the body. Urban Rebound exercise is a cellular and detoxifying exercise and, for some, it is a life- saver. Our body’s natural inclination is to heal itself, internally. Because Urban Rebounding strengthens all cells of the body, it helps to unlock the body’s power to heal itself.
The beauty of following one of our work out programmes is they are carefully designed to ensure you get a complete all over body workout whist improving your cardiovascular system at the same time.
You will also improve your balance and coordination whilst bouncing on the rebounder which is very important for everybody.
Because our rebounder is built to a high specification, the work you do on the rebounder is very 'low impact' which means it wont put additional stress and strain on your joints. This is very important for Children with developing joints, Older individuals who don't want to ware out there joints, and Sports men and Women who cannot partake in 'high impact activities' anymore, but still want a high intensity workout.
The workout is weight baring, so will help build strong bones and help maintain good bone density.
Rehabilitative or Special Population Clients
Urban Rebounding (rebound exercise) is used by thousands as a means of engaging in the finest aerobic and anaerobic workout available. In addition, it can effectively be used as a therapeutic tool. Though the phenomenon of Urban Rebounding was born in the Group Fitness setting, this does not mean that a specialized program cannot be tailored specifically for the elderly, the infirm, the wheelchair bound person, the child, the learning disabled child, people with vision problems, people with bladder problems, or even those suffering from osteoporosis. All persons can benefit from this exercise, as long as it is used according to the individual’s specific needs. Let us explore how this works.
Urban Rebounding is the perfect exercise for the elderly for several reasons. The first and most obvious reason is the efficient use Urban Rebounding makes of gravity. Gravity is the force which is always fighting us, as long as we live. It literally pulls down on us, and over time this has a profound effect on the body. Gravity pulls all the cells of the body downward and inward in order to produce effects such as rounded shoulders, protruding mid-sections and diminished height. Most of us view this as simply the inevitable consequences of growing old. But, with the aid of Urban Rebounding exercise, this no longer need be the case. The very heart of Urban Rebound exercise is its opposition to gravity; the G-force gained on the Urban Rebounder actually works to counteract gravity’s downward pull. In this way, the aging process can be encountered with a sense of equanimity and confidence. The “inevitable” need not be shrinking, poor posture, and a sagging body- Urban Rebound exercise can help to keep the aged person fit and strong.
Poor circulation is a common problem in the older person. Urban Rebound exercise helps circulate lymph away from the cells so the body can excrete toxic waste products. Urban Rebound exercise also aids the body in its blood circulation. This constant movement on the vertical plane greatly aids in relieving the body’s waste, without putting unnecessary stress on the digestive tract. This also means that the common problem of hemorrhoids among the elderly can be improved through Urban Rebound exercise. Given the gravitational effects of Urban Rebound exercise combined with the fact that all cells get stronger from the exercise, including cells in the bones, posture in the elderly person is vastly improved through Urban Rebounding. Urban Rebounding on a regular basis will literally make the elderly person stand taller and stronger.
Another common problem people encounter as they age is a loss of balance and coordination. Every day, elderly people break hips, backs due to a loss of balance and a decrease in proprioception. Urban Rebound exercise is an excellent remedy for this troubling occurrence. It constantly improves on a person’s balance and coordination, in a safe and non-intimidating way. The constant up and down motion works to regulate itself into the natural rhythm of the body. The body adjusts to the motions and becomes more adept and stable.
If the elderly person cannot balance themselves when they first begin Urban Rebounding, they can use the stabilizing bar that easily attaches to the Urban Rebounder unit. With this stabilizer bar functioning much like the common “walker”, the elderly person can comfortably begin an Urban Rebound exercise regimen. Holding on to maintain stability and gently jumping with their feet will produce a cumulative effect of enhanced coordination. In no time at all, they will feel the ability and confidence to let go of the safety bar and to bounce freely. Balance is not something that needs to be lost with age -- through Urban Rebound exercise it can be maintained.
The benefit for all people, and particularly the elderly person, is the non-jarring affect on the muscles and joints. The elderly person need not worry about beginning an Urban Rebound exercise program; the muscles and joints will not bruise or be adversely affected. The soft, cushioned surface absorbs 87% of the shock of the bounces. Urban Rebounding is something that the elderly person can easily do, keep doing, and improve upon.
