Change your body with just 15 minutes of rebounding a day

NASA say it’s the best training you can do on earth, so why is bouncing so good for us?

If you fancy getting fitter and more toned in a time-efficient manner then it could be a good idea to invest in a rebounder. Studies by NASA scientists have shown that rebounding is 68 per cent more effective than jogging, and their researchers found 10 minutes of jumping to be a better cardio workout than 33 minutes of running. 

Exercising on a small trampoline will give your stabiliser muscles a great workout and help improve posture, balance and mobility. Singer and TV presenter Nicole Scherzinger is said to be a rebounding fan, as is footballer Ryan Bertrand who credits his excellent form in the game to his bouncing sessions. 

Hollywood star Eva Longoria also swears by the exercise. She has a rebounder in her gym and performs squats and kicks while jumping. Eva often works out for 45-minute bounce sessions, but just 15 to 20 minutes of practice a day will improve your balance and core strength and raise your heart rate. The soft but firm resistance of the surface of the rebounder means that it’s a lower impact than jogging, and that’s good news for your joints, especially as you get older. You can try standing on one leg – made more challenging by the bouncy fabric or performing yoga-inspired moves. 

As rebounding expert Wayne Lèal says, it’s essential to make exercise part of your life both for your health and peace of mind. He recommends using the rebounder for jogging, a high knee-run or side-to-side jumps. This type of cardio workout will tone up muscles, especially in the legs and stomach. If you can add in some dumbbells at some point during your session, using light weights of 2-3 kg, you’ll be getting a full-body workout.

The other great thing about rebounders is that they don’t take up too much space. Order one with folding legs, and then you can just prop it up somewhere when it’s not in use. Time to get your bounce on!