Sanoviv guest room - each one has a rebounder and a GREAT view
Every guest room at Sanoviv offers a rebounder, or mini trampoline, to improve your health. Rebounding stimulates our lymph system, increasing the number of white blood cells and encouraging more effective waste removal from our bloodstream. This post is the first of a series about the benefits of rebounding and why you should be taking care of your lymphatic system.
The lymph (also called interstitial fluid) is the extra-cellular fluid that bathes each cell, transports nutrients to the cells, and takes waste products away from the cells. Healthy lymph is clear and flows through the lymphatic vessels freely. There is over four times as much lymph as blood in the body. However, unlike blood, which has the heart to propel it, the lymph has no internal pump. Lymph flows very slowly, and depends on body movement for its flow.
The lymphatic system collects excess fluid, proteins, and waste products from the tissue spaces. As the lymph passes through the lymph nodes, special cells attack foreign protein molecules and large particles and digest them, thereby releasing the amino acids into the lymph. Other cells in the lymph nodes form antibodies to protect the body from foreign toxins and bacteria.
The lymphatic system is a circulatory system that works its way throughout your entire body. It is made up of millions of one way valves that open and close based on hydraulics, when there is a pressure beneath a one-way valve it opens and when the pressure is above the valve it closes. If you are sedentary, your lymphatic system cannot function properly. Enter disease.
The rebounder can act as your lymph pump. At the bottom of the bounce, the gravitational pull closes the valves, but at the top of the bounce the pressure is decreased and the centrifugal force of your falling allows the lymph to flow up. Because the lymph is flowing and waste is leaving, the body has a need for more white blood cells. In a few minutes of health bouncing on the rebounder, the white blood cells are increased as much as 3 times.
Coming soon: Let’s Learn About Lymph – Part 2
How often should we rebound to get the best effects?
Your lymphatic system begins to feel the effects of rebounding at 3 minutes, but you need a minimum of 15 minutes to receive the heart, lung, and muscle benefits. Start with a few minutes 2 – 3 times per day, and as you build endurance, add additional minutes each time. Whenever you have 3 – 5 minutes (after brushing your teeth, before your shower, while water is boiling, during every tv ciommercial break), rebound. Your body will guide you when it is ready to add more time. Once per day is better than none, twice is better than that, and 3 times (spread out) is ideal.
Great article. I have owned a lymphazier rebounder for years and can certainly feel the difference on the days I use it. Like everything in life it takes self discipline to form a habit. The rewards are certainly there.
If purchasing make sure you buy one with the correct springing. Can someone from Sanoviv recommend the best type of rebounders to use?
June McCarthy
New Zealand
Good information
I’m pretty sure that the needak brand is good. Wouldnt a cheap rebounder work just as well?
Tammy, the only rebounders we recommend are at http://www.sanovivstore.com The risk for injury from poorly made rebounders is significant.
Do the rebounders on your site fold?
Yes, they fold and unfold very easily so you can use them daily even in a small space.
So I should start jumping on the couch with my kids! 🙂
As a former PE teacher, I have done about every form of exercise and I can honestly say there is nothing better than rebounding. I have taught classes to fellow cancer survivors at our local support groups. I could go on and on about how much I love rebounding. I do it almost daily. Not only is it the best way to keep the lymph moving, it is fun! Every home should have a rebounder. And I agree with Elaine, don’t bother with the cheapo ones. It is like driving a beater vs driving a Lexus.
I have been told I have vein disease – no blood clots, or pain or bulging veins, but weak valves. I’ve had ultrasound guided injections in the past. I see a vascular surgeon and try to do schlerotherapy once a year for the spider veins I get around my ankles, feet and lower legs. Can I rebound regularly? I love it, just not sure it’s ok.