Trampolines are mostly known for recreation especially for children here in Nairobi, Kenya however, trampolines also have immense health benefits for everyone, senior citizens included. 

Despite the accessibility of such health benefits, the level of physical exertion involved in the conventional workout regime, makes it extremely difficult for senior citizens to maintain rigorous exercises for long.

 Even though we cannot stop the natural aging process, there are some interventions we can employ to mitigate adverse effects and the consequential health challenges.

The good news is that rebounding provides a low impact form of exercise, affording plenty of health benefits, without compromising the seniors’ health. Mini-trampolines enhance a safe and simple exercise regime, which easily blends with and fit in a seniors’ daily routine. 

Exercise without jolting the body

As old age progresses, various parts of the body become much more fragile and brittle. Senior citizens become more vulnerable to high impacts which can strain joints, tendons, muscles, bones, and connective tissues, all very critical in maintaining mobility.

Regrettably, even such simple exercises like walking, which many elders prefer, can put a severe strain on these areas, thus making it difficult to continue working out. Mini-trampolines came in handy as the better option, because they offer a conducive surface adjustable under pressure, hence preventing significant impact as well as diminishing the jarring effect on joints. This means that senior citizens can embark on exercises without worrying about extreme exertion, and damages to their delicate bodies.

Convenience

In Nairobi, Kenya, the issue of having enough space to place your trampoline is rampant. This is because most people live in apartments and those homes with a compound, it’s usually not enough. The beauty with rebounders is that they occupy very little space, are easy to store and set up when ready to use. Elders only need to put the mini-trampoline in a safe location, and they can start working out. 

Mini-trampolines are portable thus can be used in different places indoors, or even outside. Rebounding is also an easy exercise to do because it doesn’t take too much practice to master. The routine is so user friendly that seniors can even watch television or make phone calls while rebounding!

Safe to Execute

A casual observation of bouncing on a mini-trampoline may seem to suggest a precarious activity for a senior, yet it has very limited risks. Why is this so?

• The rebounder’s low height makes it easy to climb on and off
• The support bars exist for seniors who don’t feel entirely confident in their ability to stay stable while exercising
•  As long as the elders are following the  proper setup procedures, they should have no safety concerns while rebounding

Increases balance and confidence

A good number of senior citizens in Kenya start feeling less capable as they advance in age, even as they become unable to perform common physical activity, let alone exercise.

• Conversely, with regular exercise and increased balance, senior citizens start feeling more confident, thus improving their self-esteem as well as strength
• The up and down movement of the body during rebounding exercises, challenges the users physically. The friendly landing point enables elders to improve their sense of balance, gaining enormous benefits both on and off the rebounder.
• With improved balance, senior citizens incur less tripping and falling accidents in their daily lives 

Strengthens common problematic areas

Aging tends to accelerate health challenges in the following areas:

• Knees
• Hips
• Back and shoulders 
• Bladder incontinence

 The good thing with rebounding is that it helps the entire body, thus improving and alleviating such symptoms across the board.

 The motions used in rebounding apply to all these areas, thus becoming stronger, where mobility and self-control become much easier. Rebounding as a single exercise, therefore, helps several potential pain points simultaneously, making it easier for those who experience multiple health challenges.

Improves digestion and Egestion

While it is very important for senior citizens to maximize their nutrient intake, slowed digestion and egestion can make this process difficult. 

This is mainly because the digestive system relies on bowel muscle movement, which can slow down with age (a factor needed to help process foods). Rebounding assists in regulating these movements, allowing the body to pass waste easily.

Increases blood flow and reduces blood pressure

Old age is a very delicate factor that influences blood pressure. As one becomes older, the heart becomes weaker, making it difficult to keep up the blood circulation.

• As a low-impact aerobic exercise, rebounding allows senior citizens in Nairobi to increase their heart rates without the strain associated with such exercises as running
•  Additionally, the movement from rebounding can also help breakdown jammed blood cells, thereby reducing the risk of hardening arteries
• Rebounding exercises, therefore, enhances blood flow and provides chemical balance to the bloodstream, which helps boost seniors’ cardiovascular health.

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