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Post by monklady123 on Jan 8, 2023 21:03:24 GMT
I'm looking for one of those mini-trampolines, also called a "rebounder" (I'd never heard the term but that's what someone called it on FB). I'm on Amazon and there are a million different ones, all with some reviews that say "excellent quality, I love this mini-trampoline" and then "awful quality" for the same product. I need reviews from real people who have used one. I'd like one with a handle bar because without that I'm sure I would fall right off and break something.  And if it could fold up that would be a bonus because our house is small, plus I'd want to use it in front of the TV but I will have to store it somewhere else than the room where the TV is. Anyone here used one? I just got back from a walk and I hated every minute of it. ugh. I'm trying to think of something to do at home that looks like sort-of fun so that I don't need to leave the house. Also, if you search on Amazon for these things so many of the images come up with a young person doing mid-air splits while holding onto the bar and with a huge smile on her face. um... hahahahahahaha Just picturing me doing a mid-air split.   |
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Post by peajays on Jan 8, 2023 23:12:56 GMT
I'm looking for one of those mini-trampolines, also called a "rebounder" (I'd never heard the term but that's what someone called it on FB). I'm on Amazon and there are a million different ones, all with some reviews that say "excellent quality, I love this mini-trampoline" and then "awful quality" for the same product. I need reviews from real people who have used one. I'd like one with a handle bar because without that I'm sure I would fall right off and break something.  And if it could fold up that would be a bonus because our house is small, plus I'd want to use it in front of the TV but I will have to store it somewhere else than the room where the TV is. Anyone here used one? I just got back from a walk and I hated every minute of it. ugh. I'm trying to think of something to do at home that looks like sort-of fun so that I don't need to leave the house. Also, if you search on Amazon for these things so many of the images come up with a young person doing mid-air splits while holding onto the bar and with a huge smile on her face. um... hahahahahahaha Just picturing me doing a mid-air split.  I know all the images you are describing. I was looking into one last year, but like you, saw too many contradicting reviews. There’s a company that specializes in them but they were far too pricey for what I needed. If you settle on one, or if anyone else has any ideas, I’ll look into it as well. |
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Post by bc2ca on Jan 8, 2023 23:39:17 GMT
Anyone here used one? I just got back from a walk and I hated every minute of it. ugh. I'm trying to think of something to do at home that looks like sort-of fun so that I don't need to leave the house. FWIW, my mom had one. It was a fun novelty for 5 minutes then lived in the basement for decades until grandchildren came along and it would get pulled into their backyard for the toddlers to bounce on. I mean, if you hate walking, I just don't see how you are going to enjoy bouncing.  |
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Post by mammajamma on Jan 8, 2023 23:46:12 GMT
A few years ago, I learned about rebounding and the great exercise it can be. And, it’s good for the lymph system, and as a breast cancer survivor, that’s a bonus for me! I just bought a model at Academy because I couldn’t decide also. It wasn’t very expensive. I thought if I found that I really used it a lot, I would get more serious. Mine has exposed springs and all. I mostly use it in the winter. And it seems fine for my purposes.
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Post by peaname on Jan 8, 2023 23:51:37 GMT
Anyone here used one? I just got back from a walk and I hated every minute of it. ugh. I'm trying to think of something to do at home that looks like sort-of fun so that I don't need to leave the house. FWIW, my mom had one. It was a fun novelty for 5 minutes then lived in the basement for decades until grandchildren came along and it would get pulled into their backyard for the toddlers to bounce on. I mean, if you hate walking, I just don't see how you are going to enjoy bouncing. Same for my mother in law. |
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Post by monklady123 on Jan 9, 2023 0:03:09 GMT
Anyone here used one? I just got back from a walk and I hated every minute of it. ugh. I'm trying to think of something to do at home that looks like sort-of fun so that I don't need to leave the house. FWIW, my mom had one. It was a fun novelty for 5 minutes then lived in the basement for decades until grandchildren came along and it would get pulled into their backyard for the toddlers to bounce on. I mean, if you hate walking, I just don't see how you are going to enjoy bouncing.  Because I can do it without having to go outside in the cold/heat/whatever. And I can do it while watching something on TV.  |
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Post by monklady123 on Jan 9, 2023 0:04:02 GMT
A few years ago, I learned about rebounding and the great exercise it can be. And, it’s good for the lymph system, and as a breast cancer survivor, that’s a bonus for me! I just bought a model at Academy because I couldn’t decide also. It wasn’t very expensive. I thought if I found that I really used it a lot, I would get more serious. Mine has exposed springs and all. I mostly use it in the winter. And it seems fine for my purposes. Is Academy the brand? Or is that a store? |
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Post by mammajamma on Jan 9, 2023 0:07:18 GMT
Academy is a sports store near me. It’s a chain. I’m sorry, I don’t know the brand of rebounder. It’s really basic though. There are some YouTube videos for workouts. And it’s supposed to give you a good workout in less time. |
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Post by pantsonfire on Jan 9, 2023 0:22:22 GMT
Here is my review of them...
Ds weighs 122 pounds and is pretty much solid muscle with a little fat. He is 5'4.
The boy can bounce. And I mean bounce.
He went through 3 mini trampolines aka rebounder in 1 months time.
The weight max was 300 pounds on all 3. One broke after a week and we were given a new one. 2 springs broke.
The 3rd was a different brand that we tried after the 2nd one lasted 4 days. This 3rd lasted maybe 2 weeks.
It was used daily. All He did was bounce up and down. Several times a day.
The 3rd one was quite expensive and springs broke as well as the feet area. It ripped. Ds hurt himself with that one.
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Post by bc2ca on Jan 9, 2023 0:37:15 GMT
Because I can do it without having to go outside in the cold/heat/whatever. And I can do it while watching something on TV. I get the indoor thing, but think you would have more success with a bike or treadmill if you want to watch TV. IME, you have to pay much more attention to where your feet are on a trampoline/rebounder than the other options. Before investing, I'd try doing 30 minutes of bouncy exercises (knee lifts, jumping jacks, twists, etc.) a few times a week in front of the TV and see how it works for you. |
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Post by femalebusiness on Jan 9, 2023 3:07:42 GMT
Anyone here used one? I just got back from a walk and I hated every minute of it. ugh. I'm trying to think of something to do at home that looks like sort-of fun so that I don't need to leave the house. FWIW, my mom had one. It was a fun novelty for 5 minutes then lived in the basement for decades until grandchildren came along and it would get pulled into their backyard for the toddlers to bounce on. I mean, if you hate walking, I just don't see how you are going to enjoy bouncing. My sister-in-law had one. She used it once and it sat in her den until we visited and she handed it off to me. I dragged it home, used it once and put it on the curb. Someone picked it up and they probably used it once and then got rid of it.😂 |
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Post by paigewh on Jan 9, 2023 7:53:36 GMT
I have a JumpSport with a bar and a Bellicon without. I LOVE LOVE LOVE them both and HIGHLY recommend rebounding to anyone - It's a FANTASTIC workout! I do Barre Bounce (Suzanne Bowen) on the JumpSport and Bellicon Live with the Bellicon. It is FUN to work out and VERY good for you |
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And if it could fold up that would be a bonus because our house is small, plus I'd want to use it in front of the TV but I will have to store it somewhere else than the room where the TV is. 
And if it could fold up that would be a bonus because our house is small, plus I'd want to use it in front of the TV but I will have to store it somewhere else than the room where the TV is. 
