RE: Exercise (WAS:)Transitioning: Physical activity, body composition [s]

April 20, 2005

Hi,

Bob's recommendation about using a rebounder is great. It's one of the best

forms of exercise known to humanity! If you are thinking of buying a

rebounder, please ask for input first, there are just a few questions worth

noting, when the time comes.

Elchanan

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April 20, 2005

Hi Bob,

I do have a rebounder and I just got a new walking tape that I think I can

use with the rebounder. Sometimes I think maybe I'm expecting too much of

my body (68 yrs) and that I should be satisfied with what I can do. But I'm

determined and want to be able to do more and have more energy. I've read a

lot of good articles too on how good rebounders are, but for some reason,

I've just never stuck with it long enough to see benefits.

Your trip to NC, thru those azaleas sounds beautiful. North Carolina is a

beautiful state...I have a son living there and get down to visit him pretty

regular.

Thanks for your tips. I like the idea of breaking it up into smaller

sessions. This group is such an encouragement.

Vegigran

>

> I've recently (like in the last month) begun using a rebounder/mini-

> trampouline - I use it for like 5 minutes at a time, the first minute

> is a warmup, and then 4 minutes of heart " in the aerobic range " .

> I'd finished reading a book on rebounding, entitled " Looking Good,

> Feeling Great " , by Karol Kuhn Truman. (bought used at Amazon, for like

> $5.00, paperback, ~166pp) I'd rate it about a 7-8; it's good, and a

> little dated...fun read, actually. And I recommend the exercise.

>

> More interestingly, and unfortunately I've lost the source, a Dr. had

> done a study on exercise and he claimed that five (5) four-minute

> sessions a day, with your heart up in the aerobic range, on a

> rebounder/mini-trampouline provided, paraphrasing " optimal

> cariovascular, respiratory, and cell/lymph efficient exercise " , or

> words to that effect, with ~85% less stress to the body's joints. My

> personal experience has been that it is definitely less stressful to

> the joints (my main cardio exercise is playing tennis - rebounding

> is " much " less stressful! lol!), and I find the mini-workout sessions

> effective. Obviously, I can't attest to the optimal efficiency, and my

> body does appreciate the exercise.

>

> Picking up on something I think I'd seen Elchanan mention was that the

> body would appreciate some exercise before meals, I now aim for that,

> with an early am rebound session, a mid-morning, one just before my

> midday meal, one mid-afternoon, and one prior to my light salad dinner.

> This routine is definitely making a difference in how I feel: it's a

> great energy boost/break.

> I even took my rebounder with me on my driving trip up to NC a couple

> of weeks ago, and I'd get it out at rest areas/gas stations and bounce

> up and down for the 5 minutes...I had an absolutely delightful

> experience at the Georgia visitor's center at the north end of Rt. 301,

> just before you enter SC. It was almost sunset, the azaleas were in

> bloom, and there was not a soul in the park area. So I took my

> rebounder over to a path in the middle of the blooming azealeas, and

> did my exercise. Really refreshing amidst my 13 hour drive.

>

> oopsss...not such a short post after all.

>

> Hope this gives you, and possibly others, some food for thought.

>

> And, when I'm feeling " out of gas " -- bananas/dates really help me!

>

> best regards,

>

> Bob

>

April 20, 2005

I would appreciate input on good rebounders; I have one we were given by a

friend, and I can't use it very long without my legs aching, especially my

calves. Most uncomfortable.

" INFO @ Vibrant Life " <VLinfo wrote:Hi,

Bob's recommendation about using a rebounder is great. It's one of the best

forms of exercise known to humanity! If you are thinking of buying a

rebounder, please ask for input first, there are just a few questions worth

noting, when the time comes.

Elchanan

April 20, 2005

Valerie Mills Daly [valdaly] Wednesday, April 20, 2005

5:45 PM RE: [Raw Food] Exercise Rebounders

I would appreciate input on good rebounders; I have one we were given by a

friend, and I can't use it very long without my legs aching, especially my

calves. Most uncomfortable.

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The difference between high-end and other rebounders is remarkable, in

quality of bounce, ease of use, durability, warranty, materials, almost

every way imaginable. Al Carter is sort of the " king " of rebounder, and his

products are excellent, though a bit expensive. But they have a lifetime

warranty, and there is a long list of advantageous features. The following

articles comes from

http://www.exercise-equipment-review.com/mini_trampolines.html. To the best

of my knowledge, Needak and ReboundAir are the two brands of choice, and

ReboundAir is of noticeably higher-quality construction and design. The

springs are much easier to replace when necessary (important feature!), the

folding models fold much more easily, the spring cover is nicer, the legs

are longer (more jump room), etc. This is Al Carter's product line.

Spring quality is a big issue. Carter's are the best made, won't tear the

cover. Needak's are a step down but still of high quality. Most of the rest

will fall apart after awhile, and they have very limited warranties, if any

at all.

Elchanan

A Quick Guide Reviewed

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Mini trampolines are held in high regard amongst the most respected of

health professionals. As Dr James White put it...

" Rebounding is the closest thing to the fountain of youth that science has

found. " James R. White, Ph.D., author of Jump for Joy

If you're thinking of buying a piece of exercise equipment for the home or a

rehab facility you'd do well to consider a mini trampoline. This buyer's

guide highlights the key benefits of rebounding and then offers some advice

on what to look out for in a good quality trampoline.

Dr Paul Cheney, one of the leading doctors in the research and treatment of

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, recommends rebounding to his patients. Why? He

believes that rebounding is the most effective way to stimulate the

autonomic nervous system. And he's not alone.

NASA use mini trampolines as part of their program to rehabilitate

astronauts after they've spent weeks in weightlessness. Established cancer

expert Al Carter is also an advocate of rebounding and it's healing

properties. Renowned for his Healthy Cell Theory described in his book " The

Cancer Answer " , Al has had his work verified by NASA, the US Air Force and

the University of Hong Kong.

Perhaps one explanation for why rebounding is so beneficial can be taken

from examining the immune system's response to exercise...

The immune system is essentially made up monocytes, neutrophils, macrophages

and lymphocytes (collectively referred to as white blood cells). It's the

job of white blood cells to fight infection and neutralize malignant cells.

Most white blood cells can be located in the lymph nodes and traverse

through the body via the lymphatic system. However, unlike the

cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system does not have a pump...

Movement has been shown to increase lymphatic flow by up to 30 times when

compared to rest. Rebounding on a mini trampoline is considered to be one of

the most effective ways to increase the flow of lymph fluid throughout the

body. In essence if you want an efficient immune system, move around, and do

lots of it.

Aside from the exercising and movement components of rebounding, some

experts believe mini trampolines have an additional therapeutic value.

According to Bounceforjoy.com..

" Rebounding is an advanced exercise science in that it is a cellular

exercise; all cells will become stronger. This includes all muscles, bones,

skin, connective tissue, vital organs, and the muscles of digestion and

elimination. How?

The common denominator of all exercise is opposition to gravity. What's

more, with rebound exercise, you also utilize two other natural dynamic

forces:

Acceleration.

Deceleration.

When your body stops its downward movement at the bottom of the bounce, the

force of deceleration is added to the force of gravity. Einstein proved that

the physical body couldn't distinguish between acceleration, deceleration

and gravity. So the body interprets the combined force as an increase in

gravity.

So that's why all the cells have to adjust to what is perceived by them as a

more demanding internal environment by becoming individually and

collectively stronger. "

An estimated 24 million Americans (90% women) do aerobic dance exercise. An

estimated 43% sustain injuries. It's no secret that high impact aerobic

exercise, including jogging, places an extraordinary amount of stress on the

joints. Rebounding on a mini trampoline is virtually stress free making it

an ideal form of activity for people with arthritis or overuse injuries.

To sum up, it appears that at worst mini trampolines offer a convenient and

effective form of aerobic exercise. At best they could be one of the most

healthful forms of activity discovered. With that in mind let's have a look

at some mini trampolines...

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Are All Mini Trampolines Created Equal?

Mini trampolines range anywhere from $30 to $250. Although all trampolines

offer the same healthful benefits outlined above, Below are some mini

trampolines in different price brackets. If you search online for mini

trampolines you'll find two types of merchants selling them...

Firstly there are the specialist stores that are geared to selling one brand

of mini trampoline. Needak and ReboundAir are examples. These are the

highest quality mini trampolines you'll find and will last you a lifetime

Click here to visit <http://www.reboundair.com/> Reboundair.com

The general fitness stores like Bodytrends and The Sports Authority sell

more " commercialized " brands of mini trampolines. Jumpking and Spartan

Sports are two examples.

<http://service.bfast.com/bfast/serve?bfmid=37924709 & siteid=40758397 & bfpage=

bf_advanced & bfurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesportsauthority.com%2Fproduct%2Findex.

jsp%3FproductId%3D946130%26cp%3D693972%26parentPage%3Dfamily>

<http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=37924709 & siteid=40758397 & bfpage=

bf_advanced & bfurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesportsauthority.com%2Fproduct%2Findex.

jsp%3FproductId%3D946130%26cp%3D693972%26parentPage%3Dfamily> Spartan Sports

Mini Trampoline

One of the lowest priced mini trampolines you'll find. For $29.99 don't

expect fantastic quality though.

<http://www.qksrv.net/click-1099465-890267> Jumpking Mini Trampoline

<http://www.qksrv.net/image-1099465-890267>

Jumpking are perhaps the most famous make of mini trampolines. Slightly more

expensive than the SPartan Sports model above but take more wear and tear.

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April 20, 2005

Thank you--I'll start doing some research on my own...I appreciate the guidance!

Peace, Valerie

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