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Have you heard of rebounding \u2013 exercising on a mini trampoline? Neither had I until I came across Lisa Raleigh\u2019s bounti studio.<\/p>\n
Raleigh, a nutrition coach and personal trainer, founded bounti, an exercise programme in which you jump on a small trampoline and get a workout that builds strength and burns calories at the same time.<\/p>\n
With life being so busy, it\u2019s always difficult to squeeze in time for exercise.<\/p>\n
The rebounding classes held at Raleigh\u2019s studio in Bryanston include all the equipment you need for the class. All you need is comfortable gym wear. The classes are beginner friendly, suitable for all ages and consist of basic movements that anyone can do.<\/p>\n
Raleigh said she had heard a lot of myths about rebounding, the most common being that it was for the elderly, only useful if you\u2019re injured, or for occupational therapy.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile it\u2019s true that rebounding is incredibly beneficial for any of these conditions, it\u2019s got so many amazing health benefits that are not just perks, but essential to all of us.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust a few of these benefits include lymphatic circulation, the fact that it\u2019s low-impact and the convenience of being able to do it absolutely anywhere,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
According to Raleigh, rebounding \u201cis an all-encompassing, comprehensive full-body workout\u201d.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWhile it does strengthen your heart by working the cardiovascular system, it also gives your entire body a great workout, all the way down to a cellular level, due to the added gravitational force of each bounce,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n
My first thought was that my unfit soul wouldn\u2019t be able to handle the rebounding class.<\/p>\n
However, I am glad to say that at the end of the hour I was still alive and didn\u2019t need a dose of my asthma pump.<\/p>\n
Raleigh shared that she loved seeing people\u2019s views change after attending a class. \u201cIt\u2019s so rewarding to just see the pure joy, and hear the inspiring testimonials.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cRebounding is a modality that really brings the fun factor to exercise. The weightlessness of quite literally jumping for joy naturally brings out a child-like elation in almost everyone! I strongly believe that exercise shouldn\u2019t be boring, a dreaded drag or impossibly difficult.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn fact, it needs to be fun and enjoyable in order for you to be consistent at it, and reap sustainable, long-term results. The relief that I see in my clients after class, that they\u2019ve actually found an exercise that they love, is all the fulfilment and job-satisfaction I need!\u201d<\/p>\n
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Raleigh recently moved her studio from Parktown North to Bryanston and said she had since seen a lot of new faces and beginners at her classes. The new studio can accommodate up to a 100 people.<\/p>\n
After the move, Raleigh soon realised that they needed to be mindful of their new community.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe soon figured out that we have so many people who need to be introduced to rebounding at its grassroots, and really focus on the fundamentals.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile still catering to our clients who have been with us for ages, we also had to work on making the classes a space where beginners feel safe and welcome,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Raleigh shared that re-thinking the intensity, duration and style of many of the classes had been challenging but exciting.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re focusing on creating a lot more beginner-style classes, tutorials and workshops, so definitely watch the space. Taking it back to basics has been a really fun and inspiring change,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
For more information on online and in-person classes contact Joyce at 060\u00a0856\u00a03469 or email [email\u00a0protected]<\/a><\/p>\n
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