Exercise should be an enjoyable experience because when you’re having fun, you are more likely to stick to your routine and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Many traditional exercises like crunches and deadlifts can become tedious, so it’s time to make way for some exciting alternatives. Introducing the rebounder: a fitness mini trampoline that will reshape your fitness routine and help you tone your abs and thighs. All you need is a rebounder, which is available at various sporting goods stores or online. Here are two fun exercises on the rebounder, the “Butt Bounce” and the “Bounce and Hold.”
The Butt Bounce
Don’t be fooled by the silly name; the Butt Bounce is a challenging core workout that will make you feel the burn.
To perform the exercise, follow these steps:
- Sit down with your butt in the center of the trampoline.
- Cross your arms over your chest, as if you were doing crunches.
- Raise your knees towards your chest, so your feet are off the ground at the same level.
- From here, coordinate and contract various muscle groups to make yourself bounce up and down on your butt.
This exercise may look easy, but it’s incredibly challenging and provides a thorough workout for your core muscles. As you bounce, try to maintain proper posture and aim for height. Just 30 seconds to a minute of this exercise will take your core workout to the next level.
The Bounce and Hold
This fun exercise doesn’t just work on your leg muscles — it also helps develop dynamic and explosive power. It’s an excellent alternative to plyometric exercises.
To perform the Bounce and Hold, follow these steps:
- Stand in the middle of the trampoline and find your balance.
- Bend your knees and crouch as if you’re skiing.
- Raise your arms up in front of you, keeping them parallel to one another and the ground.
- Perform a series of short, fast jumps while maintaining your crouched body position for 10 seconds.
- Stop immediately in place and hold the position for 3-to-5 seconds.
- Repeat the jumping and holding sequence.
This exercise helps strengthen and tighten your leg muscles in less time than most other leg workouts. The Bounce and Hold may appear simple, but it’s a challenging and enjoyable addition to your fitness routine.
Including these two exercises in your workout regimen once or twice a week can spice things up and yield amazing results. The rebounder helps make exercising more entertaining, allowing you to improve your overall fitness while having fun.
For more ideas on making exercise fun, check out the [American Heart Association’s] (https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active) recommendations on ways to stay active and enjoy exercise. Another suggested solution is group fitness, which often adds a social aspect to working out, making the experience feel more like a party than a chore. Look for local group exercise classes, such as Yoga, Pilates, dance-inspired workout classes like Zumba or even rock climbing or paddleboarding meetups. The possibilities are endless when it comes to spicing up your workout routine and finding enjoyable exercises that help you look forward to every workout.
