Rebounding - A Great Way to Detox Your Body

Exercise is a big part of weight loss, but not as big as many want you to believe. The most important thing is that you find something you love. If it becomes stressful just to get to the gym, and you do not enjoy what you are doing, I say find something else. We are all so busy, and I realize it is hard to fit everything in. I suggest having a small trampoline at home. You can use it any time of the day for just a few minutes at a time. It is the best workout you will ever have.

Rebounding as it is called, (the motion of bouncing on a mini trampoline) is an exercise that reduces body fat, strengthens muscles, increases agility, provides an effective aerobic workout and rejuvenates the body. It will firm your legs, thighs, abdomen, arms and hips, increase your balance and put you in an overall state of health and fitness.

Anybody can do this exercise. Young and old, even the sick. You don't need to jump per se, to get the benefits of rebounding. Your feet don't even have to leave the mat. Just the up and down motion you get with a gentle bounce is enough to stimulate your immune and cardiovascular systems and improve your health. The shock absorbing springs allow 87% shock-free movement to your knees and ankles, so it is remarkable gentle on the joints.

Even better, you can exercise for a good amount of time without exhausting yourself, which makes it a great way to burn off calories and lose weight.

When you rebound, you are helping your cells met

bolize, cleanse and renew and your helping your lymph system to pump and drain out the body's waste. Rebound exercise circulates the lymphatic fluids and cleanses the lymph system. It also increases the white blood count, which in turn strengthens the immune system.

The human body needs to move. The lymph system bathes every cell, carrying nutrients to the cell and waste products away. Contrary to blood which is pumped by the heart, the lymph is totally dependent on physical exercise to move. Without adequate movement, the cells are left stewing in their own waste products and starving for nutrients, a situation which contributes to arthritis, cancer and other degenerative diseases as well as aging. Vigorous exercise such as rebounding is reported to increase lymph flow by 15 to 30 times.

As we age, our bodies generally become more toxic due to the pollutants in today's world. The lymphatic system rids you of toxins such as dead and cancerous cells, nitrogenous wastes, infectious viruses, heavy metals and other toxins carried into the body. The rebounding movement pumps the lymphatic system which drains away these potential poisons. There are only 3 ways to activate the flow of the lymph: exercise, massage and gravitational pressure. Rebounding does all three.

There are more than 30 health advantages of regular rebounding. I will mention just a few.

1. Protects the joints from the chronic fatigue delivered by exercising on hard surfaces.

2. Circulates more oxygen to the tissue: Aids lymphatic circulation by stimulating the millions of one-way valves in the lymphatic system

3. Lessons the time during which blood pressure remains abnormal after severe activity

4. Assist in the rehabilitation of a heart problem

5. Improves resting metabolic rate so more calories are burned for hours after work exercise. Lowers circulating cholesterol and triglycerides levels.

6. Offers relief from neck and back pains, headache, and other pain caused by lack of exercise.

7. Enhances digestion

8. Minimizes the number of colds, allergies, digestive disturbances and abdominal problems

9. Slows down the atrophy in the aging process

10. Allows for easier relaxation and better sleep.

11. 20 minutes of rebounding equals 1 hour of running for cardiovascular workout.

12. The most important benefit for me. It is fun.

People who jump on a mini-trampoline a few times a day for a minimum of 10 minutes each time find they're able to work longer, sleep better, and feel less tense. The effects of Rebounding are both physical and psychological. The action of bouncing up and down against gravity, without the trauma to the musculoskeletal system, is one of the most beneficial aerobic exercises ever developed.

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Bente Hewitt is a long-time student of natural health modalities. She is nutritional consultant and founder of Intuitive Health Inc. She is passionate about educating and helping adults and children of all ages with her realistic approach to the wellness process. Through her Optimal Health Program she works to eliminate food allergies and eradicate Candida, promoting natural bacterial balance, proper energy flow and digestion and overall well being. With the proper foods to fit your body type, nutritional supplements, dietary and lifestyle guidance, you too can be on your way to optimal health. Bente is currently about to launch and exciting new Weight Loss e-Book and Affordable Take Home Study Course with complete 90-day step-by-step weight loss plan, including shopping list, menus, supplements and online support. Please visit http://www.intuitivehealth.com for more information.