I am Bound to Rebound
I noticed a mini trampoline in my daughter-in-law’s living room a few years ago. I noticed that my grandchildren enjoyed jumping on it.
I figured she bought it to entertain the kids. I learned that she was on a rigorous regime to lose the weight she gained from her pregnancy (my grandson weighed 10 1/2 pounds). I tried jumping on it and did not see how it could be anything but an accident waiting to happen. It felt rigid, and I felt silly. The only benefit I could see was that it made my grandkids laugh hysterically.
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A month ago, I read an article about the benefits of rebounding on a mini-trampoline. Not only does it help with weight loss, but it aids lymphatic drainage, strengthens bones, and so much more. This gave me the incentive to give the rebounder another try. I asked to borrow theirs as the whole family was stricken with the flu. It did not have a safety bar, so I positioned it near my dresser to ensure I had something to hold onto if needed. This time, I did my homework. I located an online group that posts ideas and videos on how to get the most benefit from rebounding. I watched the beginner video that encourages 10 minutes of standing with both feet on the mat, not lifting your feet. It is called “The Health Stretch.” That sounded like something I could do with ease. At the end of 10 minutes, I was slightly winded and went to bed. I woke to find that I had slept for 8 hours. That is rare for me. At my age, I usually get up to use the bathroom and then can’t get back to sleep. I decided to keep going and log my progress. The new year is looking promising so far.
