The Benefits of Jumpy-Jump
For the beginner
For the dedicated
The benefits of Jumpy-Jump. Okay, that’s not the real name…something I thought up as I see my husband put on his sneakers and walk towards the rebounder. A rebounder is a mini trampoline that people have been using for years for light exercise. So I say to him, in a really bad Downton Abbey accent, “Are you going to use the jumpy-jump?” Hence; we now call the ever present rebounder in our lives the jumpy-jump.
I first learned about a rebounder from the Harvey Diamond’s alternative health book, Fit For Life. If you haven’t read it, get your hands on a copy. He pointed out health hazards in the way we were eating way before we knew milk was bad for us. Diamond now lives in Sarasota area so I am going to try and get an interview with him.
You can pick up a cheap, or should I say inexpensive rebounder, but beware. Take the force of your body weight jumping up and down on a thing made of springs, canvas, and little legs. You want to make sure you have a good item so you don’t get a huge surprise when you are jumping, and possibly a terrible injury. You want to spend the money to get a quality product. I have links to many on this page and suggestions below.
| The typical rebound mini-trampoline is about 3′ in diameter and 9″ high. It is safe, easy to use, and effective. Research has led some scientists to conclude that jumping on a mini-trampoline is possibly the most effective exercise yet devised by man, especially because of the effect rebounding has on the lymph in the body. |
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Mini-Trampoline Exercise Good For Lymphatic 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.
| The lymph fluid moves through channels called “vessels” that are filled with one way valves, so the lymph always moves in the same direction.The main lymph vessels run up the legs, up the arms and up the torso. This is why the vertical up and down movement of rebounding is so effective to pump the lymph. |
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Restrictive clothing prevents the flow of both blood and lymph. Wearing a bra to prevent sagging breasts actually weakens the muscles and connective tissue which helps to create sagging breasts. The free movement of the breasts during walking and exercise helps to pump the lymph through the breast tissue.
| Hours in a Bra Per Day* |
Chance of Breast Cancer* |
| 24 | 75.00% (3 out of 4) |
| >12 (but not while sleeping) | 14.28% (1 out of 7) |
| <12 | 00.66%(1 out of 152) |
| 0 (or rarely) | 00.60% (1 out of 168) |
*Singer and Grismaijer, 1995.
Rebounding For Detoxification And Immune System Benefits
| The rebounding motion stimulates all internal organs, moves the cerebral-spinal fluid, and is beneficial for the intestines. Many immune cells such as T-lymphocytes and macrophages are self-propelled through amebic action. These cells contain molecules identical to those in muscle tissue. All cells in the body become stronger in response to the increased “G force” during rebounding, and this cellular exercise results in the self-propelled immune cells being up to 5 times more active. These immune cells are responsible for eating viruses, bacteria and even cancer cells, so it is good that they be active. Jumping on a mini-trampoline directly strengthens the immune system, so it’s a big deal! |
When the outer coating of cancer cells has been dissolved by the enzymes trypsin and chymotrypsin, the immune cells attack the cancer cells. Therefore, supplementing one’s healing diet with enzymes, combined with rebound exercise are a useful way to combat cancer.
The mini-trampoline and safety
| Everyone should start with the gentle “health bounce” which means your feet remain IN CONTACT with the mat while the body moves up and down. The health bounce is sufficient to obtain all the benefits of rebounding while gently strengthening the entire body. The health bounce can be done while talking on the phone, listening to podcasts on your ipod or watching TV. It is recommended that you do your rebounding with bare feet so you do not slip. Note: My husband and I do not do it in bare feet but use sneakers. If you feel unsure on a rebounder, get one with a stabilizing bar. Here’s one Click Here. |
To recap, rebounding:
- It increases the capacity for breathing.
It circulates more oxygen to the tissues.
It helps combat depression.
It helps normalize your blood pressure.
It helps prevent cardiovascular disease.
It increases the activity of the red bone marrow in the production of red blood cells.
It aids lymphatic circulation, as well as blood flow in the veins of the circulatory system.
It lowers elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
It stimulates the metabolism, thereby reducing the likelihood of obesity.
It tones up the glandular system, especially the thyroid to increase its output.
It improves coordination throughout the body.
It promotes increased muscle fiber tone.
It offers relief from neck and back pains, headaches, and other pain caused by lack of exercise.
It enhances digestion and elimination processes.
It allows for easier relaxation and sleep.
It results in a better mental performance, with sharper learning processes.
It relieves fatigue and menstrual discomfort for women.
It minimizes the number of colds, allergies, digestive disturbances, and abdominal problems.
It tends to slow down aging. - Source: http://www.healingdaily.com/exercise/rebounding-for-detoxification-and-health.htm
These are all plenty steep claims about the benefit of rebounding but my Rita Rimmer, who is the thermographer who does my yearly breast images with thermography has lectured me (lectured may be a strong word) about how I must keep my lymphatic system flowing. She has suggested to me a massage therapist that specializes in lymphatic drainage as recommended preventative health care.
Here is some more helpful information and products.
Other great sites:
- http://www.healingdaily.com
- https://www.facebook.com/HarveyDiamond
- http://curezone.com/blogs/fm.asp?i=980665
- http://ashleysgreenlife.blogspot.com/2012/09/rebounding-for-better-health.html
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