7 Health Benefits of Rebounding for Inflammation

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We’ve added a new weapon to our arsenal in the fight against inflammation: the rebounder. I’d heard about the health benefits of rebounding for awhile before finally placing my order. What really sold me was how great rebounding is for lymphatic drainage. If you’ve been around the blog for awhile, or if you’ve been dealing with chronic health issues associated with inflammation or autoimmune diseases, then you probably know more about lymphatic drainage than you ever thought you would.

Basically, lymphatic drainage should happen naturally in a healthy body. It is how our body moves fluid around the body, aka circulation, and protects our bodies from infection. Except, our lymphatic system can get stuck on the struggle bus for a number of reasons, such as an overly sedentary lifestyle, exposure to lots of toxins through food and environment, and health issues that are a result of a stagnant lymphatic system. If you’re not sure if you have any of these things, here are some symptoms of a struggling lymphatic system: bloating, headaches, fatigue, chronic sinus infections, skin conditions, puffy, swollen ankles or hands, lymph nodes that are swollen, etc.

I don’t know about you, but most women I talk to are struggling with at least a couple of these. So, even if your health hasn’t declined to the point of having chronic pain or chronic inflammation, or more serious health issues, you might still have a sluggish lymphatic system and that’s one of the first signs of inflammation and toxic buildup in the body.

Health Benefits of Rebounding:

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Rebounding is a super easy way to improve circulation through the lymphatic system and get things moving and grooving through the body. These tightly coiled little mini-trampolines are a super fast, low impact, easy, and somewhat fun, way of jolting your lymphatic system awake, but it does a lot of other things, too. That’s why rebounding has been called the “miracle workout”. In just a few minutes of rebounding a day, in the comfort of your own home, you can see some serious health benefits. I’m sharing photos of the rebounder we purchased. There are a ton of options out there. Find what works for you. Affiliate links are used for the rebounder we picked. At no cost to you, I may receive a commission if you purchase through my link. Thank you 🙂

1. Rebounding is low impact:

If you struggle with a lot of body weight exercises due to weak or painful joints or chronic pain, you need low impact workouts. Rebounding, believe it or not, is low impact. It’s not easy, but it’s easy on the body, if that makes sense. Other low impact workouts that are great for inflamed, fatigued bodies is walking, which I love to do on my walking pad while writing, and reformer pilates, which I’ve done for five years and counting. Swimming is another great option, if you have access to a pool.

Rebounding is one of the easiest options, though, because you fatigue your muscles much faster, so you don’t need to work out as long. For example, I can walk for 45 minutes to an hour before really starting to feel it. I also do a 45 minute pilates class a few times a week and I’ve survived some hard core BodyRok or Row House classes over the years, too. Yet, I can barely rebound for 15-20 minutes before needing a break! It’s a hard workout! But, you can see results with just two minutes of rebounding a day and work your way up from there.

2. Rebounding boosts heart health:

Rebounding works the body and gets the heart pumping. Because it stimulates circulation and improves oxygen flow through the body, it’ll also improve your heart health over time. It’s extremely energizing as well, so even when I am tired from rebounding, I feel that rush from all of that influx of oxygen to my body.

And, again, you can see these benefits with just a few minutes of rebounding. Sure, you can go all in and do some 20-minute rebounding workouts on YouTube, but working your way up from two minutes is going to still give you that heart health boost.

3. Rebounding is convenient:

You don’t have to put on a full workout outfit, drive to the gym or class, workout for an hour, and then come home. Nope, you can hop onto your rebounder in your pajamas if you want and bounce away for a few minutes in the morning. At first, your feet may barely leave the trampoline while you build strength, but you’ll surprise yourself with how quickly you are able to add more time and bigger jumps.

While rebounders are similar to trampolines, the springs are tighter, so you have to work harder to get those big jumps, but this also protects your joints, too. So, if you’ve been putting off exercising due to the costs, the time, or the inconvenience, consider investing one-time in a good rebounder and start jumping. Your body will thank you for it.

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4. Rebounding stimulates your metabolism:

Struggling with a sluggish digestive system? Consider rebounding. Hate your slow metabolism? Start rebounding. The jumping effect, including the improved circulation through the body, will wake up your sluggish system. It’s like plugging a dying battery into a charger. It’s not going to happen immediately or overnight, but with regular, daily jumping, you’ll see improvements in your overall body functions, including your metabolism and digestive system.

I think slow digestive health is a serious concern, particularly for so many women as they age. If you’re my age and you’re seeing signs of perimenopause or even full on menopause, then you definitely know what I’m talking about. Rebounding will help flush excess hormones out of the body and stimulate stagnant systems. This is also great for anyone who sits a lot for work or is struggling with inflammation in their body.

5. Rebounding strengthens muscles:

I’ve been reading a lot about strengthening my muscles. Sure, I’d like my 20s body back, but since that’s not going to happen, I’m working toward functional independence as I age. I want to be healthy enough to enjoy retirement, keep up with my kids when they’re grown, and even be able to play with any future grandchildren I have. That means strength training to keep my muscles strong and healthy.

Rebounding is an easy way to do that. I have a lot of aches and pains from autoimmunity, and I suspect I have some arthritis in patches of my body as well, but I keep fighting. I work hard every day to reduce my sugar intake, walk more, eat better, take supplements to reduce inflammation, and strengthen my muscles through exercise. Rebounding is one of the easier ways that I do this. In fact, just a few minutes on the rebounder, and I feel my muscles in my calves, legs, and core activating. It’s really interesting to see how fast and effective it is as a workout.

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6. Rebounding improves balance:

I read somewhere that one of the leading causes of injury as we age is falling. I’ve seen it for myself with older loved ones. One way we can improve our balance or maintain it as we age is activities that cause us to strengthen the foot and ankle area. Jumping is a great way to do this. Walking is a great way to do this. Pilates is a great way to do this. Stretching and using that area is a great way to do this.

But, if I can do this while also getting a ton of other benefits? Sign me up! I love checking all the boxes! Rebounding is an easy way to work that foot and ankle area so that we can improve or maintain our balance as we age.

7. Rebounding is great for mental health:

I am prone to anxiety. I have a kiddo that’s prone to anxiety. I care a great deal about mental health and will do anything I can to support my child as they learn to care for their own mental health, too. Rebounding has been shown to help with this, mostly because exercise in any form is one of the best things we can do for our mental health, but also because of the increase in circulation and oxygen.

Also, if you have a kiddo on the spectrum, rebounding is amazing for them. There are kid workouts that you can find on YouTube (check here) and we use those with our kids. They all love it, but my neurodivergent kiddo is particularly fond of it. Jumping is so good for them, and so easy, so if you’re looking for something to help with emotional regulation, mood, and improving their balance, consider a rebounder for the whole family. We leave ours in the living room if we’re not expecting guests and they just jump on and off throughout the day as they want to. I’ll even rebound while watching a show.

Rebounding packs a lot of health benefits in a fast, easy, affordable workout.

Isn’t rebounding just a trampoline?

I asked this question, too, and while I’m still not 100% sure there’s much of a difference, here’s my thoughts: rebounders are tightly coiled and they don’t relax much with use. They’re also designed for adult weight and they have supportive legs that keep it secure. I’ve had mini trampolines and I feel like they are saggier in the middle and less supportive. But, if you have a mini trampoline in your house that is supportive enough for adult weight, I would say try it and see how you feel. If you have a larger trampoline in your backyard, I feel like those are definitely saggier in the middle, but again, it could be a great place to start to see how your body responds to it.

If you love it and it works for you, it’s a small investment to get a rebounder that you can use.

Is rebounding good for kids?

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Yes! I actually bought our rebounder for my son to use as his PE for homeschooling. I am keeping him home this year for 5th grade for a variety of reasons (you can read more about that here) and after reading about the benefits of rebounding I knew it would be great for him. I had wanted one for myself, but you moms know how it goes. We’ll often be willing to do something for our kids that we wouldn’t for ourselves. Luckily, our whole family can use it now that we have it, and we all do!

Tips for rebounding:

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Honestly, this is the easiest workout you’ll ever do. You don’t even have to get into workout clothes or put on shoes. Just step onto the rebounder, bounce a little to get a feel for your balance, and then jump. Your feet can stay on the trampoline while you’re adjusting. Over time, you can increase intensity and get more creative. Take breaks when needed and trust your body. Start with two minutes of jumping and then increase as you improve your strength and heart health.

Check out our rebounder here

Necessary Disclaimer: If you notice any unusual pain, please stop. As always, I am not a doctor. I’m just a regular person sharing what works for me. Also, I am not responsible if you have issues with your rebounder. You should contact the manufacturer if there is something wrong with the rebounder that you buy. I have to give the disclaimer that you assume all risk associated with anything you buy or do. You are your own best advocate. Rebound at your own risk.

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