Trampoline Exercise

[beyond.omega]

Originally Posted by Lucky Star

Just stating the obvious here, but a trampoline is very different from a rebounder. That rehab specialist should know this. For older beginners, it's probably advisable to use one of those attachable support U-bars. Falling off a trampoline is much more likely - and potentially dangerous - than falling off a rebounder.

Excuse my ignorance, but what is the difference between a mini-trampoline and a rebounder? Is it only the optional support bar?

[Kathryn]

Originally Posted by debyduz

Though they might take the impact out they also allow the foot to stretch to an unnatural angle.

A good reason for wearing shoes when using one.

I don't know if I'd recommend that a 76-year-old WHO HAS NEVER USED ONE BEFORE take up rebounding. Yes, it challenges ones balance, which could be too much for someone that age (or even someone younger with bad balance), but it could be good for maintaining balance skills if you continue to use it (maybe in a more subdued manner) as you age.

[Kathryn]

Originally Posted by horsemom2

Barb S
who thinks the only way to avoid falling is to never get out of bed

LOL!

But true!

[sundari]

Originally Posted by Judith L

I'd like to get a rebounder but have always hesitated because of retinal tears and holes in my eyes (which I've had for decades) and I'm afraid using a rebounder might make the condition worse. Any risk here is too much of a risk. Unfortunately. I'm not able to get in touch with my eye doctor and haven't been able to find any information on the internet about this. Anyone know if this would be contraindicated? Diving and inverted positions are. (I'm interested in a rebounder particularly to help with a recurrent sinusitis.)

Grief, maybe even the jogging I do is a no-no...???

I'm not a Dr. but if you are jogging on concrete I would think that jogging on a rebounder would be a much softer surface therefore be less of impact. So less jarring motion. Just a thought.

[sundari]

Originally Posted by Kathryn

A good reason for wearing shoes when using one.

I don't know if I'd recommend that a 76-year-old WHO HAS NEVER USED ONE BEFORE take up rebounding. Yes, it challenges ones balance, which could be too much for someone that age (or even someone younger with bad balance), but it could be good for maintaining balance skills if you continue to use it (maybe in a more subdued manner) as you age.

I'm no where nears 76 but I would agree with you. While I love rebounding now and doing Cathe workouts who knows what I will be doing at 76. Hopefully I will be doing something though that requires movement and balance.

[Mary09]

Originally Posted by beyond.omega

Excuse my ignorance, but what is the difference between a mini-trampoline and a rebounder? Is it only the optional support bar?

I think she's talking about a backyard (full size) trampoline being different than a mini aka rebounder.

A bathtub is dangerous for the elderly, too. Which doesn't mean much to the rest of us.

[~^~RedFlame~^~]

I get really irritated when so-called 'experts' summarily discount an entire form of exercise just because 'they' don't understand the benefits. It is one thing to say "I think it may be risky for you", but to just completely say for any age or any person this is a poor form of exercise is ridiculous!

[sundari]

Originally Posted by ~^~RedFlame~^~

I get really irritated when so-called 'experts' summarily discount an entire form of exercise just because 'they' don't understand the benefits. It is one thing to say "I think it may be risky for you", but to just completely say for any age or any person this is a poor form of exercise is ridiculous!

True, there are many variables. It is never black or white.

[TinaT]

All I know is that my unfinished basement with concrete floors is much harder on me than my rebounder. I'm in heaven with my new one, and look for every opportunity to use it. I don't even do normal "walking" workouts on the floor anymore, with having the ability to cushion the impact, why wouldn't you?

Maybe if I do this long enough...you'll see at age 76 on PBS teaching the elderly how to rebound ands stay flexible/balanced!! Now, that's a goal.

[~^~RedFlame~^~]

Originally Posted by TinaT

All I know is that my unfinished basement with concrete floors is much harder on me than my rebounder. I'm in heaven with my new one, and look for every opportunity to use it. I don't even do normal "walking" workouts on the floor anymore, with having the ability to cushion the impact, why wouldn't you?

Maybe if I do this long enough...you'll see at age 76 on PBS teaching the elderly how to rebound ands stay flexible/balanced!! Now, that's a goal.

I did all of the really high impact in P90X on my rebounder and it made it completely doable. My knees would have been toast without it. I also can't run or jog outside due to impact issues. But I can do 60 minutes with Cardio Coach on my rebounder with a smile! Well, I smile AFTER, hahaha.