NASA conducted a study in the 1980’s to measure the effectiveness of rebounding in comparisons to jogging and running: “ Body acceleration distribution and O2 uptake in humans during running and jumping” by Bhattacharya, McCutcheon, Shvartz & Greenleaf (1980)

“Rebound exercise is The most efficient, effective form of exercise yet devised by man.” “ . . . for similar levels of heart rate and oxygen consumption, the magnitude of the bio mechanical stimuli is greater with jumping on a trampoline than with running.” Journal of Applied Physiology 49(5): 881-887, 1980.

According to Dave Scrivens, certified lymphologist: “Vertical motion workouts such as rebounding are much different and much more beneficial and efficient than horizontal motion workouts, such as jogging or running.” “The rebounding motion stimulates all internal organs, moves the cerebrospinal fluid and the aqueous fluid within the eyes (many people claim improved eyesight), and does wonders for the intestines” (2008).

What is proprioception? It is an individuals sense of their body’s movement in space. It allows humans to control their limbs without actually looking at them.

Five healthy subjects were studied before and after a rebounding fitness program. It was found that the rebounding exercise program increased proprioception. This increase has been shown to minimize recurrence of sports injuries to the joints as well as decrease the falls in the elderly, which can lead to other complicated issues such as hip fractures.