Rebounding

I haven't heard of rebounding before but was told by the Women's Health physios and specialist nurses in a Urogynaecology dept that trampolining is one of the worst exercises for women and can weaken even a strong pelvic floor of a young fit childless woman.

I love rebounding. When I broke my hip, one of my biggest fears was that I would have to stop rebounding. It took a few months but I was do happy to get back to it. It really lifts my mood!

Yes, I also have small experience with Rebounding and you can’t believe, this exercise not only helped me to improves my balance and coordination but also helped me to strengthens the back without the undue strain that I usually experience when running on a hard surface.

Hi Lumarei, yes I am still rebounding. Perhaps 3 or 4 times weekly. I combine it with walking the same as you. I find it very beneficial and has kept me active and feeling well. I hope you continue with it and find it helpful.

Nanamarch just saw this thread - are you still rebounding? I have started again after my rebounder was neglected for a while and this time I will stick to it. I refuse to go to a gym and it is great fun as I can listen to motivational podcasts watch youtube videos. I have to be careful to not over do it and gradually increase the intensity and length of exercise. Apart from that I walk regularly and stretch.

There seems to be a lot of conflicting advice. I have had expert advice and read many testimonials from ladies who have had an improvement in pelvic floor function. All I can say is that for me I am very impressed. I suppose it is personal choice and trial and error. As we get older it is quite hard to find an exercise that fits in with our lives and bodies! Good luck to all who try it.

Oh, well that’s my new hobby scuppered!

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trampolining exercises have been shown to increase the incidence of pelvic floor problems in female athletes.11 May 2016

Nanamarch1603 My GP said definitely bad for pelvic floor ..... To be honest I don't see how it could be good for it with all that impact.

I still have daughters’ mini trampoline tucked away in the loft, balance isn’t good but I might give it a go....or (talking of pelvic floors!) am I an accident waiting to happen?

Yes it is as it is low impact. On researching further it seems to also be good for improving weak pelvic floor. I am hoping!!

Rebounding is supposed to be very good for you as long as your pelvic floor is in good condition.

It is working out very well as I can exercise whenever I like. So far it seems to be a very good form of exercise which keeps me very mobile and free of aches and pains.

I haven't trampolined as an exercise but like Pamela been with the granddaughters....at Orbital they do a fitness session , I had thought of going but that's as far it went ?....yours sounds good having a mini trampoline at home, I think I've seen them , don't take up to much room does it? How are you finding it so far?

No I haven’t but I do always make sure I’ve been to the loo before I go on the trampoline with my GS?