Oct 12

Exercise Trampoline

An Exercise Trampoline Can Get You Fit in No Time

While it is the massive backyard trampoline that always gets all of the fame, a small exercise trampoline can provide a ton of workout without taking up huge amounts of space. Exercise trampolines generally go in and out of style pretty often. They are usually forgotten among the huge variety of high budget exercise machines like the Bowflex or the Nordic Track elliptical trainer. However, while these expensive machines will ultimately come and go, the exercise trampoline will stick around for quite some time. Its beauty lies in its simplicity and versatility.  Most other exercise machines only give you the ability to perform a set amount of different workouts. With the trampoline, however, the workout possibilities are seemingly endless.

Forget the days of running up and down your street or doing back aching sit ups and push ups.  Those exercises are long gone and each and every one can be completely replaced by your trampoline. Running for example – an extremely high impact exercise can be replicated by simply jumping up and down on your trampoline. The trampoline is very low impact since the bounce is almost completely absorbed by the jumping area and, since jumping up and down on a trampoline creates G-Forces, you are getting a tiring aerobic workout with each jump, just as you would while running.

For those who want to tighten their abs and build some lean muscle, you may think you need to go beyond jumping up and down on a trampoline and purchase a whole new set of exercise equipment.  That, of course, is an incorrect assumption. Thanks to a new set of exercise trampoline workouts called “rebounder”, you are able to use your tiny trampoline in a variety of different ways to help you trim off the fat and make your muscles grow. The rebounder exercises include modified sit ups so you will not wreck your back and a huge variety of other enjoyable muscle building routines used in fitness facilities like Bally’s and Gold’s Gym.

Sep 25

Stress Reducing Exercise Ideas for Moms

by Nicole Dean

Exercise is one of the best methods of reducing stress. Find something you enjoy doing, and go do it. And, don’t you dare say you don’t like to exercise. Everyone can find some way to exercise that makes you grin.

Play Time

Grab your kids and a ball and head out into the yard. Teach them all the games you used to love. I’ve gotten some of my best workouts playing freeze tag with my son in my front yard. The workout was fun and cost a lot less than buying a piece of exercise equipment. Jump on a trampoline, pogo stick, or grab a hula-hoop. It’s all good.

Quiet Time

If you need to take time to think, try bike riding, walking, kayaking, rollerblading, cross-country skiing, swimming or hiking – any of these will encourage your mind to s-l-o-w down.

Team Sports

Join a basketball, volleyball, or softball league. Having your team-mates rely on you to attend practice will help you stick with your exercise program.

Dance, Dance, Dance

There’s a new trend in workout videos. From Ballet and Belly Dance or Hip Hop to Breakdance, you’ll find every kind of dance workout video available. Or, of course, you can always put your favorite music into the CD player and let the music move you. Boogie with your kids for twice the fun.

Take time to take care of you. There is always a form of exercise that will keep you healthy and smiling – exactly what all moms need.

Nicole Dean is a mostly-sane work at home mom, and proud owner ofhttp://www.ShowMomTheMoney.com – a fun, informative site to help moms find success at home. Need some new dance moves? Try http://www.funexercisevideos.com.