Initially trending in the 80s, trampoline workouts – otherwise known as rebounding – have recently experienced something of a renaissance. A commonly quoted one A NASA study This exercise was up to 68% more effective at working muscles and joints than treadmill running, and many people raved about the fat loss benefits, like Sidney Ross, who knows otherwise. kicking Online, who said the retreat helped her lose 40lbs (16kg).
Below, we look at three reasons she feels it’s so effective — and a physiotherapist and strength coach give her verdict on how it compares to other forms of exercise.
3 Reasons Sydney Found Recovery So Effective
- First, she said she enjoyed exercising so much that she wanted to do it regularly.
- She also said that ‘because it didn’t damage my nervous system, I felt more energized as opposed to being drained like other workouts.’
- Finally, Sydney added that because she found so much joy in the recovery workout, it also became essential for her mental health.
Reversionary benefits
Physiotherapist, strength trainer and founder Good gym movesKim Johnson says that while relapse may seem like just a trend, ‘there are actually some strong physiological reasons why it benefits women – especially as they age.’
Bone density
‘Rebounding is essentially low-level plyometric work done on a consistent surface. This surface changes the ground reaction forces compared to hard floor jumping, reducing joint impact while still exposing the body to acceleration and deceleration forces,” he explains, making it particularly useful for (peri)menopausal women who experience estrogen deficiency, which plays an important role in regulating bone density.
Bone responds to load, especially rapid changes in load. Small jumps, hops and sprints stimulate osteoblast activity and help maintain bone mineral density,” adds Johnson.
Cardiovascular health and coordination
He also points out the cardiovascular and coordination benefits of rebounding, which can quickly elevate heart rate, and challenge coordination, reflex stability and neuromuscular timing, which become important as we age, preventing falls and maintaining athleticism.
Fat loss
How to lose fat? Many scientific studies including this Review Explain the benefits of recovery for weight management. A study Published in Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness It also found that 12 weeks of repetitive exercise significantly improved body composition and fitness in overweight women, and another paper Published in International Journal of Preventive Medicine found that 20 weeks of rehabilitation exercise had a significant effect on reducing body fat.
However, Johnson says, it’s important to look at the big picture, and to see the mini-trampoline as a tool — no inherently better or worse than skipping, sprint drills or low-level plyometrics on the floor. While this “allows women who may not be able to tolerate hard floor plyometrics to safely introduce gentler impact,” she says, ‘rebounds alone are not a substitute for progressive resistance training.’
In other words, while rebounding is great for cardiovascular health, metabolism, mental health, and overall longevity, it doesn’t eliminate the need for resistance training, especially for women 40+ looking to maintain lean mass and bone density.
decision
Ultimately, when it comes to fat loss, the key is to find an activity that you enjoy and can sustain – that’s when you’ll see results, as was the case with Sydney’s rebounding experience. Science shows that there are benefits to losing fat, but as Johnson points out, it’s important not to lose sight of other important types of training — for example, strength training — as you age.
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Hannah Bradfield is a senior health and fitness writer Women’s Health England. An NCTJ accredited journalist, Hannah graduated from Loughborough University with a BA in English and Sports Science and an MA in Media and Cultural Analysis. He has been covering sport, health and fitness for the past five years and has created content for sites including BBC Sport, BBC Voices, and more. The world of running and Style. He specifically interviews those working in the community to improve access to sport, exercise and health. Hannah is a 2024 John Schofield Trust Fellow and has also been named a 2022 Rising Star in Journalism by the Printing Charity. An avid runner, Hannah was a strong sprinter (also dabbling in the long jump) but has since transitioned to long distance running. While the 10K is her favorite race distance, she loves running or volunteering at parkrun every Saturday, followed by a pastry of course. He is always looking for fun new runs and races and places to eat.
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