Fitness

Reach your ideal weight and have fun doing so.

5 reasons why you should use the bellicon for weight loss exercise.

Lose body fat more effectively
If you compare rebounding with other types of exercise, like jogging, fat loss has been shown to be more effectively achieved using a trampoline. This was proven by a study that was published in the International Journal of Sport Science.
Cardio workouts
Due to the gravitational changes produced when bouncing on a mini-trampoline, every muscle alternates between contraction and relaxation. Trampolining is therefore good for stamina, trains your cardiovascular system and stimulates your metabolism.
Fun and relaxation
Starting to exercise and, ultimately, sticking with it is often difficult. Especially if your body throws more hurdles in your way. That’s why the fun factor of exercising with a fitness trampoline shouldn’t be underestimated. You release hormones when rebounding on the bellicon mini-trampoline that keep you relaxed and motivated. This makes it easier to keep going.
Easy on the joints
After a while without it, exercising is difficult – and even more so if you’re overweight. Thanks to the ultra low-impact design of our patented bungee suspension system, your joints will be under less stress. As a result, you can tackle weight loss without worrying about any extra pain or injuries.
Up to 441 lbs of body weight
Our mini-trampoline’s bungees adapt to hold your weight. That means you can exercise at any time – at up to 441 lbs.

Take charge of becoming fit and healthy (again).

Successfully reaching your weight loss goals and seeing the first results after a regular exercise routine will boost your self-confidence. We know the beginning is hard, but sticking with it is worth it. Regular exercise doesn’t just have a positive effect on your metabolism and on your body, but on your mind, too. Once you get used to regular exercise, it will only get easier. You’ll have more fun and a lot more energy during the day.

3 effective trampoline exercises for weight loss.

The fitness trampoline is your ideal training partner for weight loss. You can train whenever and wherever you want. Maybe you do not feel comfortable at the gym or there is no gym near you – with the bellicon you can easily bounce those extra pounds away at home.

Things to keep in mind during training:

Increase the intensity of your workout slowly and step by step.
Try to train at least three times per week – ideally, schedule your training sessions in your calendar.
A short workout in the morning boosts your metabolism.
Drink enough water before and after your workout.
Finish each workout with a short cool-down so your circulation can recover.

Exercise 1: The Basic Bounce

Woman doing exercises on a trampoline to lose weight.

The Basic Bounce is the fundamental movement and is ideal for getting started, as part of a warm-up, or for a short recovery between more intense exercises. Maintaining proper posture is important. Are you a beginner? Then start with this exercise. Here’s how it works:

Stand on the bellicon with your feet hip-width apart. Your knees are parallel and slightly bent.
Align your pelvis and activate your core muscles and pelvic floor by gently pulling your navel toward your spine.
Your upper body is upright, with your neck and head aligned with your spine, and your arms hanging relaxed by your sides.
Now press down through your heels to initiate the bouncing motion.
At first, keep your feet on the mat. Once you feel secure, you can lift them.

Exercise 2: Jumping Jacks

Do you feel ready for more? Then try Jumping Jacks—also known as star jumps. This full-body exercise on the trampoline is perfect for boosting your metabolism and helping the pounds drop.

Perform the basic bounce.
Now open your feet to about hip-width while simultaneously swinging your arms up over your head until your hands meet.
Now, as you continue bouncing, bring your legs back together and lower your arms.
Repeat this sequence.

Exercise 3: Jogging

Not a fan of jogging? No problem. Jogging on the bellicon is a lot of fun and nothing like running on asphalt.

Starting from the basic position, alternately lift your knees up toward your upper body.
Your arms swing naturally alongside your body. Lean slightly forward as you move.
Variation: Tap the opposite knee with one hand when it is raised.
Increase the intensity by picking up the pace.

More weight loss tips.

Drink lots of water
Water has no calories and no sugar, so it’s good for preventing cravings. Our bodies also need a lot of water so that its processes can function properly. About 2 liters a day is the recommended daily amount.
Fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetables have vitamins, minerals and fibers that help take care of your body. That’s why the recommended amount is five portions per day. Lots of types of fruit can act as a good alternative to unhealthy snacks, as they fill you up but have less sugar than candy bars, chocolate, etc.
Avoid sugar and salt
Lots of artificially made foods, especially sweet drinks, contain a lot of sugar, which will send your blood sugar levels on a roller coaster ride. This makes it more likely to have cravings in between meals. What’s more, too much salt in your diet can increase the risk of heart disease.
Fat can be good
But not in the form of chips, burgers or excessive amounts of meat. Nuts, olives, vegetable oils and spreads, on the other hand, are healthier alternatives that will fill you up without derailing your progress.

How your health is affected by being overweight...

According to Foodwatch, more than 2 billion people worldwide are overweight or are suffering from obesity. In the media, this topic is often only addressed in terms of visual appearance. How we perceive ourselves and how we are perceived by others plays a major role when it comes to our psychological well-being. However, your health, as opposed to your looks, is a much more powerful argument for living your life at a healthy weight. Being overweight for a long period of time can have grave consequences for your health. On top of an increased risk of diabetes, the risk of heart disease and the possibility of having a heart attack are greatly increased. Because excess fat puts stress on our bodies, many overweight people suffer from joint diseases such as arthritis.

In addition, being overweight can cause shortness of breath, as our lungs aren’t designed for this type of strain.

Why we gain weight:

Two of the most common causes of obesity are a poor diet and lack of exercise. Our bodies need a balance between consuming food and a way to burn the calories consumed. If this balance gets out of sync over a long period of time, an excess amount of calories will result. The body stores more fat. Therefore, in order to lose weight, it’s important to do more than just restore this balance. Even though a balanced diet helps a lot, you also need to focus on having a calorie deficit. That means that you need to burn more calories than you take in. People should therefore both exercise and change their diet in order to lose the most amount of weight.

Just 10 minutes a day will improve your well-being and fitness level in the long run.

Our unique, mini-trampoline suspension system lets you exercise in a way that's gentle on your body
You can achieve quick results regarding your fitness, stamina and posture with just a few minutes a day. You can use your lunch break, folding laundry or your favorite TV show as an opportunity to work out
The relaxed bouncing motion is fun, and releases a full dose of endorphins, which can help you relieve stress in the long term
Have fun losing weight by means of effective and regular exercise, and you’ll feel fit and healthy