Although, subjectively, exercising on a trampoline doesn’t seem very strenuous, it is still a highly effective cardiovascular training method, as with this type of exercise all muscles really have to participate and our cardiovascular system is encouraged to build up power reserves. A further positive effect is that you can hardly overtax yourself this way.
During a scientific study at the institute for exercise therapy and rehabilitation in Eutin, 25 untrained participants with a pulse frequency of only 110 pulse beats per minute, exercised daily for ten minutes on a bellicon mini trampoline.
After the experiment and after three weeks of the same test set up and wattage on a bicycle ergo meter, the participants afterwards exhibited a significantly lower pulse rate. On average they improved their condition by 14 percent (measured at the point of maximum oxygen intake). Their pulse improved by going from 135 pulse beats at the initial test to 121 beats per minute.
Trampoline swinging is even then very effective, when damage to the cardiovascular system already exists. Even after a bypass or a heart valve operation, the training brings gains. Head physician Dr. Altman from the rehabilitation clinic for heart patients in Bad Gottleuba has had positive results from the trampoline therapy: >>the patients love to use the bellicon and voluntary continue using it at home<<, according to Dr. Altman. In rehab, according to therapists, a big problem until now is the bad to average therapy loyalty. Out of convenience, many patients shy away from participating in coronary sports groups, despite there being professional guidance. It appears they have fewer problems when staying at home and training on the trampoline.
Conclusion:
By gently swinging on the mini trampoline, the cardiovascular system is trained and our condition obviously improved. For heart patients it is a great way to rehabilitate.
