Too many of the workouts I've tried doing on the rebounder don't feel intense enough, and don't get my heart rate up nearly enough, unless those workouts include lots of jogging/ fast running especially (well, as fast as one can go on the rebounder), and usually adding upper body weights as well. Even when the same workouts work for me on the floor, the slower motion on the rebounder makes them too easy. While I can appreciate choreography that's different or creative, it takes a lot to keep my heart rate up due to a medical condition. So I want to get the most out of my time and not waste it using workouts that feel more like warm ups than workouts.
Running on sand (much like running on a soft rebounder) is tougher than running on solid ground, which is why some athletes train that way and it works for me and gets my heart rate soaring like nothing else. My favorite rebounding workout is actually rebounding specific (Bouncin' in the House) because it fits the bill with lots of running, and works well in a busy schedule since it's only 20 minutes long, but I can still lengthen it by repeating the last part which is especially runner-intensive. I also like Gilad's Step and Tone because the upper body moves with weights are basic enough to add onto jogging. Mostly I have to modify workouts that I'm already modifying to add in more running. Which is why I keep returning to my favorites like BITH. One of these days I might try Leslie's One Mile Jog on the rebounder. My neighbour keeps offering to lend it to me. Oh and I also want to try Cardio Coach if there's one for treadmill running.
It's always interesting to read what works for different people. I know when my sister comes over and hops on the rebounder most of my regular workouts work for her with very little modification, so I'm a little envious.
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