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I recently moved. I used to have a gym in my old residence, but I must confess I did not make the best use of that convenience. I have a bike, but I find it hard to motivate myself to ride my bike in the winter. To be honest, I did not always ride my bike, even when it was not cold.
As I started to get older, I found it challenging to maintain a consistent training schedule at the local gym. I am sure many reading this article have exercise machines that often become dust collectors for various reasons. I knew I had to start doing something because I truly believe that if you don’t use it, you lose it. I was able to address my dilemma by pulling out my old Cellerciser rebounder and started bouncing 10 minutes a day. After three weeks, I could see and feel the results, so I decided to let the readers know about the importance of this equipment. During the COVID lockdown, the mini trampolines known as rebounders became very popular due in part to the success of a device designed by Dave Hall called a Cellerciser. I met Dave Hall about 20 years ago at the annual New Life Wellness Expo in New York. I was impressed with Dave’s presentation on cellular health.
A ten-minute workout out on a good rebounder allows for weight and movement to be applied to all the cells in the body (about 75 trillion) at the same time. The vertical or up-and-down movement on a rebounder creates a cellular massage. Research has shown that this movement can increase circulation, break up blockages, open blood vessels, improve lymphatic drainage, and strengthen the cell membrane. This one piece of exercise equipment can improve the immune system, fight diseases, reduce stress, and even help reverse the symptoms of aging, regardless of age. But for my Baby Boomer brothers and sisters, I suggest you explore exercising with a good rebounder. It is a low-impact exercise that minimizes stress on joints. 10 minutes a day can improve balance and coordination, improve circulation and provide a gentle cardiovascular workout without overexertion. Warning: All rebounders are not safe. The small tube springs in many of the commercial rebounders can cause nerve damage, knee problems and lower back pain. The mat material, if not well made, can stitch, causing the feet to sink or pronate towards the middle, causing ankle and lower back problems. A good rebounder should have jumbo tapered barrel springs, allowing the body to accelerate and decelerate smoothly. The special mat on the rebounder should support the feet in the middle of each bounce. If you would like to explore this fun way to lose weight, strengthen muscles, and reduce stress, I recommend two companies– Rebound Air {http://rebound-air.com/48} 917 721-7832. Ask for Jay Clark. The other company is Cellercise www.cellercise.com 1 800 856-4863. You can google rebounders and get reviews, but I suggest exploring the two companies above for a safe and effective low-impact way to experience health on the rebound. I am thinking about giving rebounding classes in the spring. If you are interested, email me at onuwon@gmail.com.
