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1. You can do it at home -

Rebounding gives you the opportunity to work out from the comfort of your own home. It doesn't matter what the weather is like, you can do it indoors or outside depending on the conditions.

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2. Something to look forward to -

Bouncing is great fun! Unlike some exercises, that might fill you with dread in anticipation, bouncing on a rebounder gives a feeling of lightness while getting your heart rate up.

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3. Good for your heart -

Rebounding increases the strength of the heart muscle, which in turn can help to decrease triglyceride levels, resting heart rate, and cholesterol levels.

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4. Better balance and coordination -

Agility, balance, and coordination can be honed through physical activity. Rebounding is great for people who want to improve their balance and coordination, as the rebounder provides resistance that the body is forced to adapt to. 

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5. Stronger muscles and bones -

You might be surprised to learn that rebounding helps to strengthen and tone muscles, as well as increase bone density when practiced regularly.

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6. Helps control blood sugar -

Around 30 million Americans suffer from diabetes. Rebounding can help to balance and control blood sugar, reducing the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

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7. Gentle on the joints -

Rebounding exercises have less impact on the soft tissue and joints than any other form of exercise. It's also been shown to have benefits for those with osteoporosis.

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8. Can help with weight loss -

Rebounding for 30 minutes, at least three times per week, in combination with a healthy (calorie-controlled) eating plan, can help you with your weight loss journey.

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9. Lifts mood -

It's easy to get caught up in the daily grind. Rebounding offers a respite from rumination, by lifting (literally!) your mood.

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10. Benefits the immune system -

The muscle contraction and rigorous motions required to bounce on a rebounder have immune system benefits, thanks to better lymphatic circulation taking place. 

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11. Improves athletic performance -

Jumping on a rebounder involves sustained activity and leaping. Better joint mobility and balance, thanks to rebounder activity, can help improve overall athletic performance.

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12. Can reduce back pain -

We live our lives on screens now, which means back pain is no longer reserved for the old. Exercise like rebounding can reduce backache and lower lumbar pressure.

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13. Relieves stress -

Exercise is a proven stress reliever, and what better way to reduce yours than by bouncing it away? Once you get your heart racing on a rebounder, you'll soon forget the worries of the day.

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14. Supports pelvic floor health -

Everyday rebounding can have surprising benefits, one of which is that it can improve pelvic floor health. It's great for women who have just had a baby, with a few sessions per week being all that's needed to help with bladder control.

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15. Increases brain performance -

Rebounding boosts blood oxygen levels and lung capacity, which helps to improve cognitive function. Memory, focus, and creative thinking all benefit from this better mental function.

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16. Can help people trying to quit smoking -

Exercise can help to suppress nicotine cravings, which people experience when they're trying to quit smoking. Replacing what used to be a cigarette break with an activity like rebounding helps to form new associations in the brain, which could be a great help to someone on their journey to quit.

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17. Detoxification and cleansing -

The body's lymphatic system helps us to cleanse and detoxify. However, it needs exercise to get moving. The valves of the lymphatic system open up to 15 times as much during a rebounding session, helping to remove toxins from the body.

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18. Adrenal support -

Rebounding can help to support the adrenal glands, located above the kidneys. The energy boost received from rebounding can help to promote the healthy release of endocrine hormones, from the adrenal glands.

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19. Less pressure on feet and legs -

During many cardiovascular workouts, the feet, legs, and joints undergo excessive pressure. In contrast, rebounding exerts much less pressure on the feet and legs.

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20. Reduce symptoms of PMS -

By helping pump lymph around the body to get rid of extra fluid, as well as elevating mood with the release of endorphins, rebounding can reduce the symptoms of PMS.

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21. Regulate appetite -

Exercise helps the body to regulate the hormones that tell the body when it's hungry and when it's full. By balancing these hormones, appetite becomes regulated.

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22. Slows muscle atrophy -

If the muscles aren't exercised, they can begin to atrophy (become thin), but it's also something that happens with age. Rebounding is one way to keep active into senior years, and continue growing muscle.

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23. You can make it social -

When exercise becomes a social outing, it can make it a lot more fun! Rebounding classes are a great way to bond with friends while getting a full-body workout.

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24. Reduce risk of stroke -

Even moderate exercise can help cut the risk of a stroke by 30%. Rebounding helps with blood oxygenation, another risk factor for stroke, as well as improving circulation. 

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25. Combat and reduce varicose veins -

Rebounding increases blood flow to the legs, as well as improving the function of the lymphatic system. These two factors can help to combat and reduce the risk of developing varicose veins.

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26. Can help cystic fibrosis issues -

Although more research is needed, rebounding could have positive effects for people with cystic fibrosis (CF). It can aid with improving pulmonary function, lung capacity, and oxygen uptake.

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27. Safe for all age groups -

Everyone in the family, from children right up to grandparents, can safely enjoy rebounding. You can use a bar to help with stability when you first begin.

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28. Improves reproductive health -

Better reproductive health is another side effect of rebounding, and it can benefit both men and women. Improved circulation increases blood flow to the reproductive organs.

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29. Reduces risk of dementia -

Physical activity doesn't just benefit the body, it's good for your brain, too. While any physical activity helps to reduce the risk of developing dementia, rebounding is a wonderful option thanks to its being safe for all ages.

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30. Improves sleep quality -

If you'd like a more relaxed, deep, and restful night's sleep, a rebounding workout routine will help to give you a night of quality shut-eye.

Sources: (Healthline) (Fit Boots) (Lauren Oxburgh) (Lisa Raleigh)

See also: The life-changing ways exercise modifies your brain

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