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7/30/12 10:45 P

& to the Team, Karen!!!

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7/30/12 7:23 P

Welcome KREN... Rebounding does have so many health benefits, beyond the calories that it can burn, the non-impact surface is great on the joints, but it is good you are taking it at your own pace, test the waters, see how your hip feels, and maybe check with your doctor and see what his recommendations are...so many people miss out on the true benefits of a rebounder. I do know it is used in a lot of physical therapy sessions so it could be something that could benefit your hip and help on those days you need your blood pressure regulated!

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7/30/12 2:47 P

Glad to have you on the team, Kren!

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7/30/12 11:41 A

Welcome, Kren!!!

Sounds like you are making some great decisions. 2 minutes doing the health bounce is awesome! Go easy and add to when you feel like it!

Being in the water is AWESOME, too!! You might consider joining an arthritis class a couple of times per week. I know - if you are swimming - it might seem like a slow class. However, it would strengthen the small muscles that surround your joints...and possibly in a less stress, more balanced targeting - than even your swimming does.

While swimming and water fitness classes are both in the water with lots of great benefits...they are like different land exercises that target muscles and joints and cardio in different ways - they target muscles and joints differently in the water as well.

I was a water fitness instructor trainer, and a swim teacher for several years at the YMCA.

Rebounding has the ability to duplicate some of the water targeting. FYI - so does an inversion table. I happen to also have one of those in my home..the Teeter brand. But there are several "out there."

Let us know from time to time how you are doing. One of us might have some suggestions for you to try or think about!! I LOVE this group! :-)

WELCOME, again!!!

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7/30/12 10:59 A

Thank you, Beth!

I've been reading some of your threads. I have a rebounder but haven't really used it. I'm 63, in decent shape, about 10 lbs to lose, all my bloodwork is excellent.

My only "body issue" is a wonky hip, lol. An orthopedic surgeon told me almost three years ago that I needed a hip replacement. I was having major pain then, but in the years since, my own "home remedies" along with massage and chiropractic has kept me virtually pain free.

I just can't bring myself to go to the hospital and say, "I'm feeling great and in NO pain, please rip my hip out!" I do try to limit my high-impact exercise. I'm pretty upset that walking 5 miles a day is something I must give up, but I'm swiming twice a week, I have a glider and a recumbant bike, so there are some options.

I've read all the health benefits of rebounding and would like them all, lol. Mostly, right now, I'm wanting aerobic exercise because I notice on days that I swim my blood pressure is perfect, whereas on other days it can be a bit high. So I know exercise is the answer for cardiovascular health.

I'm cautious about inflaming the hip again, so I'm only doing about 2 minutes of rebounding at a time. We'll see.

Happy to be here,

Kren

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7/30/12 10:52 A

Everyone please welcome KREN to our team. ~ Beth