Rebounding
Rebounding (bouncing on a quality mini-trampoline), although simple in methodology, has been dubbed the miracle exercise of the 21st century! The benefits have been scientifically proven and NASA uses it to acclimatize their astronauts to weightlessness.
Before the art of rebounding is introduced, it is important that you understand how the body works - in particular, the lymphatic system. Its primary function is to rid the body of toxins such as blood protein. The lymph is to be found in a myriad of vessels just beneath the skin with the nodes which act as filters and the ducts, situated in the chest near the base of one's throat. (Figure 1). This is where the blood protein, once filtered, gets released back into the bloodstream. The lymphatic system, unlike with blood circulation which is driven by the heart, does not have a pump. It is activated through exercise, light fast stroking of the skin or in an affected area that suffers from discomfort or by deep breathing.
Every cell, of which there are about 70 trillion in the body, generates energy (electricity). These cells are in a constant process of self-regeneration. Therefore, if one treats your body with care - the potential for longevity is mind boggling!
To live in a "dry state" (healthy) one needs water, oxygen and air (breathing) (Figure 2). While there are lots to say about the air we breathe, I will not dwell on that at this time. Dr. Guyton suggests in a medical textbook that "all chronic pain and suffering and dis-ease are the result of a lack of oxygen at cellular level". The dry state is when there is just enough fluid to fill the crevasse between the cells. An active lymphatic system removes access protein and other matter from these crevasses. Should this not happen, the space between cells becomes a breeding ground for viruses and bacteria. Toxins are produced when we do not eat healthy and stress a lot.
Every thought that we think produces a physical response in the body. When actions related to these thoughts are not concluded, it produces toxins (trapped blood protein, lactic acid and some) in the body and this, if not properly removed via the lymphatic system, will develop a "wet state" in your body and thus, the cells will not be able to produce energy (electricity) and one will experience dis-ease!
And then we are not even talking about the effects of smoking, alcohol and drug abuse on the body? One of the best ways to reduce your risks and boost your lymph circulation, detoxify your body and strengthen your immune system is the rebound exercise. No other activity offers an as effective lymph drainage and with such ease - no strain on the ankles, knees or lower back - and it is pure enjoyment. I have been rebounding for the last four years - at least four times a week and for 40 minutes at a time - absolutely brilliant!
Rebounding - the methodology
When you bounce on a quality mini trampoline with both feet on the mat - yes, your feet does not even have to lift off the mat - the bounce generates G-force against the earth's magnetic field and depending on the height of the bounce (you can bounce a little higher - 15 to 20cm), this can generate as much as 3-g's. You generate three different forces - acceleration, deceleration and, at the top of the bounce - weightlessness! At the bottom of the bounce, your weight doubles. The effect of this is that every single cell in your body is getting squeezed from imagine - being a round shape to oval and back again! A simple bounce is all that is required to restore your health and lose weight. When one begin doing aerobic exercise whilst bouncing at say - the ideal would be, 120 bounces per minute - but you will start slower - the effect on your body can triplicate!
Two minutes of rebounding is equivalent to six minutes of running, 10 minutes Wonderful thought is it not - no traffic or parking challenges and no expensive gym fees!
of swimming and 20 minutes of walking. Thus, a 20-minute bounce will be equal to more than an hour's health and fitness work out in a gym. Best of all, you can do all of this in the privacy of your home or better even, on the veranda.
Where does one start?
1. You buy a quality Rebounder - one that will offer a gentle bounce at the bottom end and one that will offer you a support bar - excellent for the seniors among you.
2. You start slowly and with a gentle bounce. Two to three minutes twice a day is all that is required. Breathe slow (rhythmic) and deep whilst bouncing. This will increase the effectiveness of your bounce even at this initial stage of your rebounding program. You will build these two to three minutes up over time to become 40 minutes - the ideal!
3. Just simply stopping the bounce after the three minutes will reverse the benefit you have gained. You need to slow right down to a stop over the last 30 seconds of your rebound time, before stepping off the Rebounder. This will also prevent dizziness. Remember that rebounding also balances your left and right brain and your body needs time to become accustomed to the G-force exposure and the extra oxygen that your deep breathing will generate.
4. Drink water after your session. This will help to flush out the toxins from your system.
5. You will generate tremendous bio-electricity on both a physical as well as a metaphysical level during your rebounding. This can be directed mentally to those areas of the body where it is required.
6. Once you have become accustomed to rebounding you can engage in a more vigorous aerobic set which will also tone muscle. Listen to music whilst rebounding will also enhance the mind’s capacity to explore higher consciousness whilst the body goes into an "automatic bounce".
7. The G-force that rebounding generates boost Lymphatic movement with as mush as 30 times and this increase in lymph movement triples the white blood cell count.
Benefits
For the purpose of this feature, the benefits of rebounding are just too many to list all (some 40 plus). Allow me to share just some:
1. Retards ageing
2. Builds up the immune system
3. Eliminate cellulite
4. Strengthen the whole body
5. Stimulate cognitive and brain function
6. Improves vision by stimulating the eyes
7. Boost energy levels and minimize recurrence of colds and so forth
8. Oxygenates all tissues
9. Encourage natural weight loss
10. Stabilize the nervous system and so we can continue!
Side effects
Common (harmless side effects)
1. Aching calves
2. Sea legs
3. The need to urinate while rebounding
4. Mild dizziness - body is just not used to the G-Forces and extra oxygen
5. Imbalance and mild headaches (not common) - if you have a very toxic system, the detoxifying effect in your body because of the rebounding, may occur - good hydration will resolve this. If not, seek medical advice as these headaches will relate to an unrelated prior condition.
Conclusion:
If you are concerned about your health, you cannot afford not to pay attention to this information. Do your own research and at least, make the effort to try rebounding.
Corporates are becoming more aware of the effects of stress on their employees and many are opting for having a Rebounder available at the office.
Instead of smoke breaks - take three or four 2 to 3-minute Rebounder breaks - it will change your life and your health.
"Don't just exercise lymphasize!"
Health Tips
* Optimum water intake per day: 30ml per kg of body weight
* Start your day with two glasses of water in the morning
* Do not drink water or fluids with any meal
* Drink water 20 minutes before and 2 hours after a meal
* Eat fresh and raw
* Drop all sugars and coffee
* Do a colon cleanse at least once a year
* Do a kidney and liver cleanse twice a year
Visit www.reboundsa.co.za to order your rebounder.
