Health Bounce Pro Rebounder (Black & Yellow Model)

Description

ReboundSA products and programs have been approved by the Cancer Association of SA as SMART CHOICE™ products – we are the ONLY Health and Fitness company in SA that has been approved to carry this seal.

The presenters of these bonus programs, ReboundSA’s own Keith and Justine, have trained over 95% of rebounding instructors in South Africa – their presentations are user friendly, easy to follow, and highly effective.

PRODUCT FEATURES:
– Up to 130kgs
– 2-Fold (folds in half) with strong steel hinges
– High Quality mat with yellow safety edge indicator
– 6 spring loaded legs (Extra Strong connections and easy to assemble/fold down) with 6 rubber shoes.
– 36 x 22-coil, jumbo-tapered springs which are secured onto the frame with 36 individual steel bolts.
– Suitable for participants weighing up to 130kg’s
– Includes manual with instruction and guidelines for set up, safety and basic rebounding techniques.

Dimensions:
– Opened frame diameter 102cm’s,
– folded in bag 102cm x 51cm,
– height off the floor 26cm’s,
– weight 13.5kg’s.

25 ways the body responds to rebounding
Rebounding has longevity because it is easy to commit to as it is highly enjoyable, time efficient – and leaves you feeling de-stressed, invigorated and energised! People who rebound find they are able to work longer, sleep better, and feel less tense and nervous.

• 1 Exercises the cells (cellercizing) – strengthening and cleansing every cell in your body with every bounce (including your muscles, eyes, ears, heart, major organs, skin etc).
• 2 Supercharges energy levels – and keeps energy up through the day.
• 3 Boosts lymphatic drainage, detoxifying the whole body and stimulating immune function.
• 4 68% more effective than running, without the impact stress on the ankle and knee. 20 Minutes of vigorous bouncing has the same value as 60 minutes of running.
• 5 Increases bone and muscle density via the triple G-Force (gravity, acceleration and deceleration) of each bounce.
• 6 Tones and firms the whole body, increasing lean muscle mass
• 7 Minimizes the occurrence and duration of common ailments such as colds, allergies, sinusitis and constipation.
• 8 Decreases the incidence of illness and disease – provides a good form of long-term health insurance against chronic and acute conditions.
• 9 Reduces sugar and carbohydrate cravings by circulating more oxygen to the tissue and establishing a better equilibrium between oxygen required by the tissues and oxygen made available. (When oxygen levels drop, more glucose is needed to produce energy).
• 10 Oxygenates all the tissues – and where there is oxygen, there cannot be pain or disease.
• 11 Improves coordination  enhancing sport performance.
• 12 Enhances proprioception the ability to sense the position, location and movement of the body and its parts.
• 13 Helps manage body composition and improves resting metabolic rate so that more calories are burned for hours after exercise.
• 14 Boosts endurance 1. at a cellular level, by increasing mitochondrial count within the muscle cells (responsible for energy production).
• 15 Tones the glandular system to increase the output of the thyroid gland, the pituitary gland and the adrenals.
• 16 Reduces the time it takes for heart rate to return to normal after intense activity.
• 17 Lowers low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) in the blood and increases high-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol) reducing the incidence of coronary artery disease.
• 18 Helps fluid move easily within the body, thus helping muscle performance and lightening the load required of the heart.
• 19 Decreases the volume of blood pooling in the veins of the cardiovascular system preventing chronic oedema.
• 20 Lowers resting heart rate each beat becomes more powerful and sends out a greater surge of blood around the body to nourish its 60 trillion cells.
• 21 Boosts red blood cell production in the red bone marrow. Red blood cells carry oxygen and nutrients to the tissue and help to remove carbon dioxide.
• 22 Promotes tissue growth especially long bones, due to the stimulating effect of the pituitary gland, which produces growth hormone.
• 23 Stabilizes the nervous system – resulting in and increased resistance to environmental, physical, emotional and mental stress.
• 24 Reduces the height to which the arterial pressures rise during exertion.
• 25 And MOST importantly it is suitable for all ages and all levels of health and fitness … your body loves to bounce … Rebounding is FUN!

PLEASE NOTE:
This unit is NOT a toy — and due care needs to be taken when unpacking, assembling, using and storing this unit.
This unit is not designed, intended or sold for doing tricks or anything else other than vertical low bouncing in the centre of the mat.
Only ONE person at a time on the rebounder.
Do not use near water, windows, heavy or sharp objects or in any areas that could cause potential harm.
Do not leave any potentially hazardous packaging material lying around. Plastic bags and Styrofoam can cause serious harm if ingested or placed over the head or mouth.
Setting up this unit requires strength and agility — ALWAYS have at least 2 able adults to unpack, open and set up this unit.
Children should NEVER be left to rebound or play around this unit if not supervised by an able adult.
Frail, Elderly or participants with any form of disablement should always be supervised by an able adult while using this unit.
Never use this unit if it is showing any form of wear, tear or damage.
ALWAYS seek medical advice before starting any form of exercise or physical program — including rebounding.
Wear appropriate footwear and clothing while rebounding.
Seek medical attention if you experience any unusual pain, discomfort or sensations.
The procedures and techniques in this book are guidelines — rebound at your own personal pace – and never push your body past its natural limits.
Please use common sense — Rebounding can be a fun and enjoyable activity, but safety and care need to be taken into consideration at all times.
Contact ReboundSA if you are unsure of ANY requirement or procedure.

CONTRAINDICATIONS
Like any exercise or physical activity — Rebounding can pose risks under certain circumstances.
There are contraindications for Rebounding and as all individual circumstances and cases differ —
WE STRONGLY ADVISE that if any one of the following points apply to any individual wanting to rebound — they should get advice and permission from their medical practitioner BEFORE rebounding.
If you have a diagnosed, non-diagnosed, suspected, past, current or impending health condition (physical or psychological),
If you are pregnant
If you have any injury that is causing discomfort or that you suspect may need medical attention or may be adversely affected by rebounding, or may affect your ability to rebound safely
Before or after any surgery (local or general)
If you are using ANY form of medication (prescribed or over the counter) If your judgement is impeded in any way
If you are receiving ANY form of medical or alternative treatments
If you have ANY disabilities (physical or psychological) that may be affected by any form of exercise or physical activity
If you suspect you should abstain or have been advised to abstain from any form of activity or exercise

WARNING
Do not rebound if you are under the influence of ANY mind or body altering substances (alcohol, drugs, prescriptions, over the counter medication etc). Always have an able adult present and ready
to assist you if,
a. You are rebounding for the fir5t time (or continuously if you feel/suspect any adverse reactions or side effects)
b. You have a health condition but have been given the go-ahead to rebound by your medical practitioner
c. You are familiar with rebounding – but are unsure of any effects that you feel you may experience

3) STOP IF- YOU’RE UNSURE – If you experience any sudden or unusual onset of pain, dizziness, discomfort, numbness, trouble breathing or any unusual sensation — stop immediately and seek medical attention.

SIDE EFFECTS
If you have ever rebounded before {and usually even if you are fit & accustomed to exercise), you may experience burning in your calf muscles. This is quite normal and will ease off after a few
sessions. You may also experience “sea legs” when you first step of the rebounder after a session.
This is also normal and should ease off as you progress. You may experience dizziness (Please see overleaf under BEGIN SLOWLY) Headaches can sometimes occur due to the effect of the gravitational force and the detoxifying effect of rebounding.
If headaches persist or become severe — stop rebounding and seek medical attention.

ASSEMBLING YOUR REBOUNDER – follow instructions carefully. Opening and folding the rebounder requires physical strength, focus and care.

BEFORE REBOUNDING
Always ensure that your rebounder is in a safe working condition. Ensure that;
1.Your rebounder is on a level and non-slip floor
2.Your rebounder is in an area with enough head room to bounce without hitting your head
3. Your rebounder is a safe distance from glass, windows or any sharp objects
4. All 6 legs are secure and have rubber shoes fitted securely. 5.The mat has no holes, loose stitching, wear or tearing. 6.The mat is clear of any water, oil or any debris
7.The springs are all attached securely and in good condition
8.The blue skirt protecting the springs is flat and secured to all posts — ensure at all times that it doesn’t cover any part of the mat.
9.If you are using a support bar — make sure it is fitted correctly and securely

BEGIN SLOWLY
Even if you are fit and healthy, ensure that you do your first rebound session with an able adult to assist.
A feeling of mild dizziness may occur initially — but it should ease off within the first minute of rebounding during your first one or two sessions. If mild dizziness continues for more than 1
minute of gentle bouncing, stop and try again a few hours later. Dizziness should decrease with each 1/ to 1-minute session. If it doesn’t ease off, is very uncomfortable or severe enough to make
you lose your balance or need to sit down, or if it gets worse — stop bouncing and seek medical attention immediately.

APPROPRIATE CLOTHING
1.Do not wear anything that is loose around your feet (long bell-bottoms, long belts, a long skirt etc) that can either trip you or get caught in your feet or any part of the rebounder.
2. Don’t wear slippery, heeled or pointy shoes (clean and dry soft trainers or bare-feet are preferable)
z. Don’t wear any constricting clothing or jewellery

REBOUNDING SAFELY
1. A Rebounder is for safe, vertical bouncing ONLY. Do not attempt to bounce high or do any form of acrobatics, vigorous/unusual or fancy dance steps/ moves, or tricks on this device- as it could
result in serious or fatal injury.
2. Always be aware of your positioning on the mat — stay towards the centre and don’t bounce your entire weight off centre and/or around one edge of the mat, or do anything that could topple the
rebounder.
3. Only ONE person at a time can bounce on a rebounder.
4. Do not close your eyes or look up/back or anywhere suddenly while rebounding- this may cause disorientation and/or dizziness.
5. Ensure that you step onto and off the rebounder slowly and very carefully—also be aware of catching your feet on the skirt or the support bar.
ADVANCING SAFELY
If you use the Rebounded purely for health benefits — you don’t need to progress beyond the “Gentle Bounce”. However, if you would like to include rebounding techniques that assist with improving muscle tone, weight management & fitness levels – advance very slowly at your own pace.
4. If you bounce with your feet leaving the mat — keep your hips in line with your knees and feet. Try not to “swivel” your body —as this can put your feet, knees and hips out of line and can cause
injury in these areas. If you do any manoeuvres where these areas are out of line — ensure that your change of movement is complete before landing on the mat.
5. The rebounder is designed for low bouncing. During your most vigorous bounce, your feet should never be more than 6 inches off the mat.
6. Always keep knees soft and relaxed
7. Take your pulse before rebounding (place your index and middle finger on a pulse point and count how many beats you feel per minute). When you have completed your rebounding session, reduce your bouncing slowly until you are rebounding gently. Take your pulse again and ensure that it is back to normal before slowly stopping to a standstill – and step off the rebounder carefully.
8. If your body perspires excessively, ensure that you have a towel handy to wipe your body & the mat dfy (perspiration on the mat can make it slippery.
9. Heavy weights should not be used on the rebounder. If you’d like to include them – weights of 500g or 1 kg are recommended. If you are fit
10. and healthy, and familiar with rebounding with 500g or 1kg weights — the maximum weight to advance to should be no more than 2 kg’s.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR REBOUNDER
SHIRT ELASTIC When folding and unfolding your rebounder — ALWAYS ensure that the elastic, which holds the blue skirt onto the frame — does not get caught in the leg mounts. This will cause wear and tear to this area and the elastic could break, causing the skirt to creep onto the mat.
SKIRT FLAPS (A) When folding and unfolding your rebounder ALWAYS ensure that the 2 flaps on the blue skirt which cover the hinges are folded back. Failure to do this will cause tearing.

WARNING
DO NOT BOUNCE OH THE BLUE SKIRT!
Keep your feet inside of the yellow mat edge — ” and take care to step OVER it when climbing on and off the rebounder.
Bouncing ON the skirt or catching your feet on it when you get on or off the mat will cause wear and tear which can result in the skirt creeping Onto the mat and/or falling off. (After 14 days of
receipt of your rebounder, our guarantee does not cover damaged skirts —and they are time consuming to replace – so please take care not to damage this part).

BASIC REBOUNDING GUIDELINES
START WITH SOFT BOUNCING
Everyone should start with the gentle “health bounce” which means your feet remain IN CONTACT with the mat while your body moves gently up and down. The health bounce is sufficient to obtain health benefits of rebounding while gently strengthening the entire body. Although not aerobically beneficial, you never have to progress beyond this soft bounce if basic health benefits (from improved lymph function and the knock on effects it offers) are all you require from the rebounder. If you would like to progress past this soft bounce to do a more aerobically beneficial or muscle toning bounce — first ensure that you are fully familiar and comfortable with the soft bounce and that you feel secure on the rebounder.

BREATHE
Steady and rhythmic breathing are KEY to optimising the benefits of Rebounding. Slowly breathe in and out to a count that you’re comfortable with (it feels quite natural to coincide your breathing
pace with your bouncing pace, Example; Breathe in for 2 (or 4 or 6) bounces — breathe out for 2 (or 4 or 6) bounces. If you start getting dizzy, revert to normal breathing and start again when you
feel ready and comfortable to do so. Over time, this conscious form of breathing will become a habit whenever you bounce.

FIND YOUR “ZONE”
Bounce gently and become comfortable and secure on the centre of the mat. Tuck in your abdomen and buttock muscles, keep your knees and shoulders soft/relaxed and comfortable. You’ll soon find a rhythm and pace that feels right. This ”zone” is where you will be able to relax, think clearly/creatively — and ii will be a ‘space’ that you can and will automatically come back to if you do a more vigorous form of rebounding.

Remember A B C D;
A — Abdomen tucked in – but not too tight so that you constantly hinder lymph function in the area
B — Buttocks tucked in – – but not too tight so that you constantly hinder lymph function in the area
C — Comfortable knees & Shoulders
D — Deep Steady Breathing (whenever you remember)

STOPPING
HOW you end a Rebound session is VERY important.
If you simply walk off the rebounder in mid-bounce — you can undo some of the good you’ve just done for your body. You need to slowly but surely slow your bounce right down until you’re at a
standstill in order to normalize your heart rate and maintain lymphatic flow.
Once you have slowed to a st.op, take a few breaths and step off the rebounder carefully.

WATER
Water is ESSENTIAL after Rebounding — for rehydration as well as for flushing toxins out. Your cells are also energised and leaving them to dehydrate would defeat the object. Drink at least 1
glass of pure drinking water after a gentle rebound and 2 glasses after a more vigorous session.

DURATION
A Rebound session can be anything from 2 — 40 minutes, depending on your personal needs and situation – but ANY amount of regular rebounding is beneficial as it immediately starts flushing
the system of toxins and improves oxygenation. Obviously, the shorter the sessions, the more frequently they should be done to gain benefit. Recommended times (please bear in mind that these
are guidelines only);
2 minutes x every hour — to assist with recuperation from illness (always consult with your medical practitioner first)
3 – 5 minutes x 3 times a day recommended for the first few days when starting
10 minutes x twice a day — As part of a daily health plan
20 minutes a day — As part of a health maintenance, aerobic and muscle- toning program
30 minutes a day —as part of a health maintenance, aerobic, muscle toning and fitness program
40 minutes 3 times a week —as part of a heal M maintenance, aerobic. muscle toning and fitness program

ADVANCING
Once you are comfortable on the rebounder and can rebound gently for 15 — 20 minutes without any discomfort — you can begin to include a bounce with more aerobic and body sculpting benefits.

Adding ankle and/or wrist weights are very beneficial for sculpting — but be aware, this can be very tiring because the weights will weigh double at the bottom of each bounce —and you will have
to be bouncing the “double weight” back up with you. So start SLOWLY — and only include the weights for a few minutes in each session to start with.