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Rebounding for Health

You can get a great workout on the rebounder and stay healthy while doing something that is really enjoyable and lifts your spirits. Mini-trampolines came out in the 70's and I've had one ever since. It is the perfect exercise to give strength to every cell in your body. It was used by the NASA program to repair astronaut's bones when they came back from deep space. You can keep one in your office and get up and bounce when you are feeling tired. It will bring you back to life in just minutes. Jump before important phone calls or when you want your mind to be sharp.

Now I've found an overhead system to use with a rebounder that makes rebounding even more valuable because it adds upper body strengthening and makes even beginners feel safe. Weight training is essential for your bones as you age and this system uses your own body weight, moving against gravity, to strengthen your bones.
For older people there is a wonderful feeling of safety from having the trapeze to hold onto.

The system I recommend is the overhead system by Freedom Spring, together with the gym quality rebounder from ReboundAir. You can order both items separately below. The regular overhead system comes with a doorway bar. The one in the picture to the right is the wall-mount system.

If you have health issues, like scoliosis, back problems, overweight, etc. then the complete Freedom Spring system with the overhead bar and gentler rebounder is best for you. See the bottom of the page.

I used to recommend the Urban Rebounder Pro but that company proved to be very unreliable and there were complaints about the noise level of their rebounders. So now I am back to recommending the ReboundAir, the first rebounder I ever had. Al Carter, the founder, has written the definitive books on rebounding and his family company is reliable and honest.

There are cheaper rebounders on the market but this is one area where you get what you pay for. The cheap rebounders have been known to cause nerve damage because the bottom of the bounce is too jerky - they have cheap straight springs. The reboundairs are worth every nickel. Go to ReboundAir to check out the huge amount of information on their site but come back here to buy because my price is lower.

The overhead part of the Freedom Spring System is an incredible new addition to the practice of rebounding. It attaches in a doorway or you can buy the wall mount as I did in the picture above. It has elastic bands and a stabilizing bar. For beginners the stabilizing bar makes you feel incredibly safe. For advanced users it adds the ability to do some moves that would be awkward without it, like back kicks to increase the strength of the back extensors and the whole spine. Rebounding also improves balance even when you hold onto the bar as you do in the beginning.
Then you can use the elastic bands to do all the shoulder and arm strengthening exercises you need. The elastic bands come in different strengths so you can move up as you get stronger.

There is a rebounder that comes with the Freedom Spring system and it is great for people who are overweight and sedentary, new to exercise, or have joint problems. It is a much softer bounce than the others. So beginners should consider that whole system instead of the ReboundAir. You can go here to find out about the Freedom Spring - http://www.freedomspring.com/- but come back here to buy because I have it cheaper than anyone.

I've been testing the overhead system along with the ReboundAir for about 5 months now and I love it. I do a lymph bounce for two minutes right out of bed. Then I do two 6-10 minute segments a day about 90 minutes after meals to help with my blood sugar. There is a complete segment about rebounding on the Osteoporosis videos.

So here are some details and the shopping cart -

ReboundAir, half-fold version - no stabilizer bar, you won't need it with the overhead system. With the overhead system added you can vary your workout remarkably without videos. Just put on some great music and go for it.

Industrial quality, suitable for fitness center use
Lifetime Warranty
Large 28" diameter trampoline surface designed to provide a firm, resilient bounce
Softer, more resilient bounce technology featuring our high caliber, wide belly springs.
Folds for easy storage
Includes carrying case and dvd
Exclusive, Indestructible, Safety Hinge
40" Diameter: 40" x 10 H - weight: 34 lbs
New, safer spring-to-mat connection. "Little feet and big toe friendly," designed with your safety in mind.
Shipped UPS oversize
30 day guarantee to return if you don't like it.

Price - $219- plus $24- shipping. Cheapest price on the net. Alaska and Hawaii are $30- extra shipping.

ReboundAir, no-fold version - no stabilizer bar, you won't need it with the overhead system. With the overhead system added you can vary your workout remarkably without videos. Just put on some great music and go for it.
Same info as above except that this one does not fold. If I want mine out of the way I just lean it against the wall.
The trouble with the folding ones is that you put them away and then they are no good to you. You need to have the rebounder staring at you all day long sending you the "Please bounce on me" message.

Price - $187- plus $33- shipping. Shipping is higher because it is oversize. Cheapest price on the net. Alaska and Hawaii are $30- extra shipping.

Plus the Freedom Spring Overhead Stabilizing and Resistance System
Rebounding by itself is not available to everyone. It seems like it is best suited for people that feel confident enough to bounce in an unsupported manner. It is unlikely that an 84 year old woman with a balance problem or a typical stroke survivor would ever go near a rebounder without this overhead system. The safe feeling this overhead system imparts makes rebounding available to everyone.

The Overhead Strength Training and Stabilization System consists of a bar that remains stationary in a doorway, from which a second bar is suspended with adjustable straps for the purpose of stabilization and use in various exercises. Also suspended from the stationary bar are three sets of resistance cords with hand grips, in varying degrees of strength.

We placed easy-to-open clamps on the resistance cords to be easily attached to the overhead system or to the Bouncerciser itself. Placing the resistance cord on the Bouncerciser, allows more movements exercising the upper body, and toning additional sets of muscle groups.

OVERHEAD RESISTANCE SYSTEM: Stationary Bar, expands to a 25" to 40" doorway. Cradles are screwed into the doorway that hold the stationary bar. Cradles have three holes for screws and adhesive for more reinforcement and to aid in proper installation.

The Overhead Resistance System Includes the Doorway Mount PLUS:

Freedom Bar: 23" long, steel, cushioned hand grips
Adjustable nylon straps with two buckles on each strap. Expands from 8 in. to 22 in.
Three sets of resistance cords with hand grips: Light, Medium, Heavy - all 25" long, from the clamp to clamp, not including the hand grip
Three rubber-coated rings that hold the Freedom Bar and attachments
Fourth metal ring (uncoated) holds the instruction card
Owners Manual - 24 pages
Hanging Instruction Card, 5" x 10", double-sided

Price - $140- plus $25- shipping. Cheapest price on the net.

If you don't have a doorway to mount the overhead system then you need to buy the Wall Mount Overhead System.

It looks a bit like wood in the picture but it is all metal.
The Overhead Resistance System Includes the Wall Mount PLUS:

This will also include the doorway bar because it would cost the distributor more to take it out of the package.

Price - $165- plus $25- shipping. Cheapest price on the net.

If you are overweight and sedentary, new to exercise, or have joint problems then the Freedom Spring Complete System is what you need.
It has a gentle, soft bounce but still gives you a good workout.
Includes:
Trapezoidal-Shaped Bouncerciser:
40" x 40" x 39" x 31"
11 inches high
32 pounds
42 Springs, specially designed for a cushioned bounce, excellent for beginning bouncers, the overweight or people with injuries
Leatheroid, fitted spring cover
Mat with double reinforced trim
Collapsible legs - spring loaded
Rubber Floor protectors on each leg

DOORWAY MOUNT:

Stationary Bar, expands to a 25" to 40" doorway. Cradles are screwed into the doorway that hold the stationary bar. Cradles have three holes for screws and adhesive for more reinforcement and to aid in proper installation.

The Freedom Spring System Includes the Doorway Mount PLUS:

Freedom Bar: 23" long, steel, cushioned hand grips
Adjustable nylon straps with two buckles on each strap. Expands from 8 in. to 22 in.
Three sets of resistance cords with hand grips: Light, Medium, Heavy - all 25" long, from the clamp to clamp, not including the hand grip
Three rubber-coated rings that hold the Freedom Bar and attachments
Fourth metal ring (uncoated) holds the instruction card
Owners Manual - 24 pages
Hanging Instruction Card, 5" x 10", double-sided

Complete Freedom Spring System for doorway mount.

Price - $350- plus $45- shipping. Cheapest price on the net.

Complete Freedom Spring System for wall mount.

Price - $390- plus $45- shipping. Cheapest price on the net.

Testimonial:
I can't tell you how much I loved the bouncing on the Freedom Spring. My old rebounder was too rough for me. By holding onto the bar and using the bands, it took the pressure of my back and I didn't get that jarring nerve pain. What a difference. I haven't been this pain free in YEARS. Now I tend to overdo so I'm going to listen to my body as best I can and be gentle gentle gentle.. I've been getting ready for my new system since I ordered it by using my old rebounder 3 times a day plus use my large trampoline but still, when I used the system, I had a work out I didn't expect and wow, did I sweat! I still feel soooooo good! I am so glad I bought this from you! Mary

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