It's been almost 3 weeks since I started bouncing on the Cellerciser. The past week was trying at work as I was driving a long way to the drive site, working 12 to 16 hours, then driving home every night. Then I pulled a 12 hour day on Sunday. Through it all I found time to bounce every morning before leaving for work, and every night when I got home.
I don't think I've lost any additional weight. My diet has been terrible, and it's tough to drink enough water while out on a job site. I do feel like I'm healthier and fitter than I was when I started though. I quite proud that I have found time to bounce no matter how busy I got.
Thinking I might post some one month in photos to see if there's been any physical change. I know mentally I'm sharper than ever, more able to stand up to long work days, and stressful situations, and I find I don't get as drained or sleepy while driving. Physically I've had more energy even as I'm doing more with less rest and sleep.
A blog about my adventures in mountain biking, fat biking, rebounding (bouncing on a mini trampoline),and various martial arts (tai chi, bagua zhang, and xingyi quan).
Monday, March 10, 2014
Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Day Nine: My Personal Experience (so far)
As you may or may not know I have only been rebounding since the end of 2013 when I bought a cheapie trampoline from the Walmart. I bounced on that thing for a month and a half before the Cellerciser arrived.
Some of the positive benefits I've experienced are:
- I've had these small lumps that formed on my right thigh, back of my right arm, and back of my left arm.
I thought they were fatty build ups in the fascia so tried massaging them and rolling out the one on my thigh with a foam roller. This didn't have a whole lot of effect though. When I started bouncing on the cheapie Walmart trampoline they became smaller. The past week on the Cellerciser they have nearly disappeared! I have full confidence that if I keep bouncing regularly they will soon be gone. I believe now, knowing a little more about the lymphatic system and the way it works, that these were blocked lymph nodes. Blocked lymph nodes can lead to all kinds of problems including cancer.
- A drastic increase in mood and energy. I'm used to feeling lethargic. I had almost accepted it as the norm. Since I've started bouncing, and especially since I've started on the Cellerciser I feel turbocharged. It's easier to get through the day, help around the house, and my moods have stabilized with none of the emotional ups and downs I'm used to experiencing.
- Muscle tone. I know I'm overweight at the moment, and when I first started on the rebounder I actually gained weight due to the increase in muscle. Lately that number has started to swing the other direction, and I could probably be seeing better results if I didn't like to eat so much.
- Speaking of eating. I notice I'm not as hungry as I used to be even though my activity level has increased. For now I'm going to attribute this to my body working more efficiently/correctly, and the fact that bouncing is supposed to help level out your blood sugar.
- Strength. Wow, I can't believe how much bouncing on the rebounder has increased my strength and endurance.
- Lack of sickness. To be fair I have had a fairly good health record since last spring. The only time I got sick was when I had a tooth get infected. I did start to get sick just after the New Year's though, and I think it was the bouncing that pulled me back to good health. Winter isn't over yet, but this may end up being my first winter in forever that I made it through completely healthy. It's also taking alot less effort on my part to stay healthy. Bounce, drink plenty of water, and an adequate amount of sleep.
- The elimination process. This is a big one that affects everything from my general health, to my sinus problems. I have been a long time sufferer of chronic constipation. Since I took up rebounding I'm now pooping regularly, and often quite largely,lol.
That's my personal experience so far. I think looking long term, that if I keep bouncing daily, that it may save myself from an untimely illness or death, and add quality years to my life. I don't want to live to be an old man if I can't move or be active. What's the point?
Some of the positive benefits I've experienced are:
- I've had these small lumps that formed on my right thigh, back of my right arm, and back of my left arm.
I thought they were fatty build ups in the fascia so tried massaging them and rolling out the one on my thigh with a foam roller. This didn't have a whole lot of effect though. When I started bouncing on the cheapie Walmart trampoline they became smaller. The past week on the Cellerciser they have nearly disappeared! I have full confidence that if I keep bouncing regularly they will soon be gone. I believe now, knowing a little more about the lymphatic system and the way it works, that these were blocked lymph nodes. Blocked lymph nodes can lead to all kinds of problems including cancer.
- A drastic increase in mood and energy. I'm used to feeling lethargic. I had almost accepted it as the norm. Since I've started bouncing, and especially since I've started on the Cellerciser I feel turbocharged. It's easier to get through the day, help around the house, and my moods have stabilized with none of the emotional ups and downs I'm used to experiencing.
- Muscle tone. I know I'm overweight at the moment, and when I first started on the rebounder I actually gained weight due to the increase in muscle. Lately that number has started to swing the other direction, and I could probably be seeing better results if I didn't like to eat so much.
- Speaking of eating. I notice I'm not as hungry as I used to be even though my activity level has increased. For now I'm going to attribute this to my body working more efficiently/correctly, and the fact that bouncing is supposed to help level out your blood sugar.
- Strength. Wow, I can't believe how much bouncing on the rebounder has increased my strength and endurance.
- Lack of sickness. To be fair I have had a fairly good health record since last spring. The only time I got sick was when I had a tooth get infected. I did start to get sick just after the New Year's though, and I think it was the bouncing that pulled me back to good health. Winter isn't over yet, but this may end up being my first winter in forever that I made it through completely healthy. It's also taking alot less effort on my part to stay healthy. Bounce, drink plenty of water, and an adequate amount of sleep.
- The elimination process. This is a big one that affects everything from my general health, to my sinus problems. I have been a long time sufferer of chronic constipation. Since I took up rebounding I'm now pooping regularly, and often quite largely,lol.
That's my personal experience so far. I think looking long term, that if I keep bouncing daily, that it may save myself from an untimely illness or death, and add quality years to my life. I don't want to live to be an old man if I can't move or be active. What's the point?
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Day Eight: Music to Bounce by
What I'm listening to, the bouncing playlist:
1. Marching Band Medley- Drumline soundtrack
2. Classic Drum Battle- Drumline soundtrack
3. Remember the Name- Fort Minor
4. Locked out of Heaven- Bruno Mars
5. Sandstorm- Darude
6. Shipping up to Boston- Dropkick Murphys
7. Rise- Eddie Vedder
8. Heartspark Dollarsign- Everclear
9. Dark Blue- Jack's Mannequin
10. Waiting for Tonight- Jennifer Lopez
11. What Does the Fox Say- Kidz Bop cover
12. Faith- Limp Bizkit
13. Sweet Home Alabama- Lynyrd Skynrd
14. Wake Me Up- Avicii cover by Maddie Wilson
15. Can't Hold Us- Macklemore cover by Madilyn Bailey
16. Idioteque- Radiohead
17. Cotton Eye Joe- Rednex
18. Don't Stop the Music- Rihanna
19. Temperature- Sean Paul
20. I Like to Move It- Madagascar Soundtrack
21. Riot- Three Days Grace
22. Kryptonite- 3 Doors Down
23. Move Along- All American Rejects
24. Let U Go- Ashley Parker Angel
25. Whatever- Liam Lynch
1. Marching Band Medley- Drumline soundtrack
2. Classic Drum Battle- Drumline soundtrack
3. Remember the Name- Fort Minor
4. Locked out of Heaven- Bruno Mars
5. Sandstorm- Darude
6. Shipping up to Boston- Dropkick Murphys
7. Rise- Eddie Vedder
8. Heartspark Dollarsign- Everclear
9. Dark Blue- Jack's Mannequin
10. Waiting for Tonight- Jennifer Lopez
11. What Does the Fox Say- Kidz Bop cover
12. Faith- Limp Bizkit
13. Sweet Home Alabama- Lynyrd Skynrd
14. Wake Me Up- Avicii cover by Maddie Wilson
15. Can't Hold Us- Macklemore cover by Madilyn Bailey
16. Idioteque- Radiohead
17. Cotton Eye Joe- Rednex
18. Don't Stop the Music- Rihanna
19. Temperature- Sean Paul
20. I Like to Move It- Madagascar Soundtrack
21. Riot- Three Days Grace
22. Kryptonite- 3 Doors Down
23. Move Along- All American Rejects
24. Let U Go- Ashley Parker Angel
25. Whatever- Liam Lynch
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Day Seven: It's been a week!
It's been a week since I got my Cellerciser. I've managed to bounce twice a day all week.
Today's workout's included 12 min of bouncing in the morning for 110 calories burned (along with 12 minutes of Bagua/Circle Walking for another 130 calories.
When I got home from work I bounced for another 12 minutes for 144 calories burned!
Today's workout's included 12 min of bouncing in the morning for 110 calories burned (along with 12 minutes of Bagua/Circle Walking for another 130 calories.
When I got home from work I bounced for another 12 minutes for 144 calories burned!
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