Is a Rebounder Good for Bone Health?

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Margaret demonstrates an alternative to the rebounder for building bone strength: stomping. A few tips on stomping:

• You may wish to wearing running or walking shoes when stomping.

• Like jumping or hopping, stomping should not be done if you are recovering from a fracture or have any spinal injury.

• Start small. Squish a "soft bug" and one or two repetitions and build from there.

• The impact from stomping is what builds bone.

[carolvanoppen]

Read the NASA papers on rebounding and osteoporosis! I have vertebrae fractures and have been using the rebounder for some years now. My osteoporosis is getting better. I don’t rebound, I march on the rebounder. Also my balance got better with this.

[thaisoneon]

Thanks for this and all the other info and insights you share. I have severe osteoporosis in my spine and began rebounding 4 years ago. At first I held on to the support bar almost continuously, so it was absolutely necessary to have purchased a model with that option. (I’m almost certain that Bellicon rebounders, which incidentally offer the largest bouncing area available, also offers support bars as an option. They were just too pricey for me so I bought a JumpSport instead. ) Today, my balance is so much better that I almost never touch the bar. Even so, I’m grateful that it’s there “just in case”. A bad jump, a twist of the knee or ankle, a moment of inattention, might easily be disastrous without a bar to grab on to.
I’ve never been sorry I invested in the rebounder. While I walk a great deal, there are many Canadian winter days when it’s too slippery to risk going outside. I can still get in a good walk by jogging gently on my rebounder.

[peacefulpeds]

Hey there, Im 70 years old and have been rebounding for 20 years. No problems. My bone density is very good from recent tests. So stomping is boring. I also walk.

[LottieSue]

The greatest benifit to a re-bounder is it gets your lymph system flowing. A person in a wheel chair can be placed on a trampoline with a helper causing the up and down movement and work cause healthy movement of the lymph system.

[lizzijansen]

I always have one foot on the rebounder surface, and hold onto the back of a chair when needed. The rebounder has made the biggest difference in my body and my weight. Be creative and do it to music. The stomping will soon get you a knee replacement.

[sisterrose]

I have Scoliosis, and I use the Rebounder everyday, with the Handlebar. It is a great workout for me. I feel so much better after my daily workout!

[tanjasbuecherlaube]

After stomping, I did it exactly as you demonstrated it, my knees hurt. They don't hurt after rebounding....

[jmp]

Love my rebounder, helps me feel young. Stomping? I’ll try that…looks like it will release frustration on a bad day💪💪💪! Thanks for the info.

[happymimi]

Rebounding is not harmful to your joints. Not so sure about stomping.

[wandayonder]

I agree with your warnings on small (expensive) rebounders without a stability bar for older people or those with health issues. I'm older and have a rebounder that has a larger 48" diameter with a good stability bar. My feet don't leave the mat, no jumping or leaping about for me. The rebounder is great for weight shifting while bouncing with feet still on the mat. I do most of the gentle exercises for seniors on the large rebounder which gives me some good balance training at the same time. That bar and extra mat width are essential for us seniors.

[Murph]

Well, Bellicon DOES NOT have springs but bunny cords!!! FYI. Very gentle on your body.
Stomping is completely nonsense! It’s not fun but boring. Rebounding makes me feel delighted. I have Bellicon, but I enjoy David Hall’s workouts

[LottieSue]

Stomping? I don't think my podiatrist would agree. It looks scary and more like running with the jarring impacts.

[micheleelwood]

Sorry don't agree. If I started stomping like this I would have plantar fasciitis and shin splints within a week! Rebounding for me.

[sisterrose]

You have no Handlebar with Stomping, so how is that better?

[harena]

I appreciate your professional opinion on this. I am currently researching and will likely purchase a rebounder, however, I will use it as another way to stay fit, and not use it exclusively in my fitness routine.

I've noticed that scores of people all over the internet cite the NASA study from the 1980s, however, we must remember that evidence-based practices are founded on multiple studies that can replicate the results, not just one study (with a very small, youthful studied group as you pointed out in another comment).

Thank you for your service and helping me to confirm that rebounding will be good for me from a general wellness standpoint, but not necessarily from an osteoporosis prevention standpoint (I will continue walking and Zumba for that).

[hankgoodwin]

Always a negative video on a good thing

[ForestRogers]

I see the Bellicon company does offer two different types of stability handle, including both side options.

[lofm]

Totally agree with you about the balance issues. That why I bought a Belicon rebounder with a handle and I love it. As I age, I can even put another handle on it (two handles). I have owned a few trampolines in my life and this Bilicon was very expensive but by far the best one. I use it regularly but my bone density still decreased a bit over the past 4 years. Going to try deadlifts now.

[Atheria]

I have bone density issues and love my rebounder, BUT, in mid May as I was jumping off it, my toes got caught in the “protective” cover over the springs, which caused me to fly off…smashing my left knee badly on the wood floor. Over 2 months later, I’m still in pain and there’s still some fluid.

[nanceebirdlover]

NASA use rebounders to rebuild astronauts muscle density back to normal when they return from space. That's scientific enough for me!!!