How do I Jump on a Mini Trampoline for Weight Loss?

The trick to losing weight is to burn more calories than you ingest. Adding aerobic exercise to your lifestyle three to four days a week for at least 20 to 30 minutes at a time is an excellent way to burn calories and become healthier. Jumping on a mini-trampoline, or rebounding, is an effective way to get aerobic exercise. The mini-trampoline is gentler on your knees than jogging, yet provides an effective workout and requires little space in your home.

Things You'll Need

• Comfortable clothing
• Athletic shoes
• Clock or timer

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Instructions

• 1

  Talk to your doctor before beginning an exercise program, to make sure you do not have any health conditions that would prevent you from exercising on the mini-trampoline. Ask him to recommend a diet program, as well as how many calories you should consume each day in order to lose weight safely.

• 2

  Stretch your body in order to warm up your muscles before beginning the exercise on the mini-trampoline. This will prevent any strains or muscle soreness. Effective warm-up exercises are leg lifts, side stretches, touching your toes and arm circles.

• 3

  Step into the center of the mini-trampoline to begin your workout. Put on some inspirational music to help pass the time.

• 4

  Start by simply marching in place so that you can maintain your balance and get used to the springing motion of the mini-trampoline. Have a goal of three to five minutes for the first few days, and then increase your goal each week or when you feel you are ready.

• 5

  Bend your elbows and pump your arms, once you are used to the mini-trampoline. Work up to 20 or 30 minutes three or four times a week on the mini-trampoline. An effective way to pace yourself is to work out every other day.

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  Follow a healthy low-calorie or low-fat diet along with your exercise routine in order to begin losing weight. Make sure you stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.