ISO Mini Trampoline recommendations (workouts, running, knees, aerobics)

[Skatergirl]

This is for an 85 lb boy with sensory needs. I've read about the rebounders--the kind without springs and wonder if anyone has input to give on durability and lasting power? I'd prefer a handlebar, too. Appreciate all input.

[locolobo13]

Not sure what you mean by sensory needs. I would go to a sporting goods store and actually look at one before purchasing.

My Mother in her 50s ran on one of those things. She jogged in place while watching TV. She was probably 170lbs had bad knees and back. It never broke or tore. I don't know how often she used it, daily, 4 times a week, 3 times or what.

[purplesky]

I have a rebounder, but without the handle. I originally bought a "cheap" one at Walmart for $35, but later bought one for $175. The more expensive one has a better bounce,material is better, and has withstood a lot of use from my kids and me. It also can be folded.

If you need one with a handle, get an Urban Rebounder (about $85 on Amazon)

http://www.amazon.com/Urban-Rebounde.../dp/B000Q6JO0U

[PhotogGal]

I have an Urban Rebounder that I've had for quite some time now. It came with the stabilizer bar, which I never put on and later wished I had as there was a little too much bounce until I got used to it. Had a cheaper mini-trapoline prior to that and can tell you that the Urban Rebounder is far superior.

I use it for exercise and for the benefits to the lymphatic system, but my young granddaughters love to use it when they come over as well. They fight over it, so I set a kitchen timer and force them to take turns. Works like a charm!

[goldenncmom]

I bought an Urban Rebounder at first, and used it for a year and recently purchased a Jumpsport. The Urban is a lot harder bounce than the Jumpsport. Urban has springs, Jumpsport has bungee cords. IMO the Urban is a good cheap starting place but if you are going to use it regularly I would go for a higher quality rebounder. The Urban is also pretty loud (squeaking) and I could not watch TV while using it. I am pretty good about putting on a Netflix show and running/dancing on the rebounder now that I have the Jumpsport...it's virtually silent. If you'd like I can point you to some free workouts on the internet.

Just reread your post about sensory needs. You would need to explain that more. Rebounding does help a lot with balance. If you mean "special needs", though, I would not put a child on a rebounder unsupervised, but especially not if he would have trouble comprehending safety issues. My DS is 11 and he jumps on ours all the time but tends to be a bit more daring than I would like (in terms of launching himself off), but he fully understands that he can really hurt himself.

[CosmicWizard]

I've been a daily rebounder for almost 30 years. Used many rebounders over the years, and recently purchased one of Al Carter's ( he wrote the original book on rebounding! ) Standard ReboundAIR™ rebounders. By far, the best one I've had. I highly recommend it without reservation. Please note: This rebounder has springs.

[Nevermind 3]

Jumpsport at costco.com
comes with handlebars.
Great trampoline, had one for about a year now

[HDL]

and I thought I would see what other posters have found that is good? Maybe you just bought recently and have some current feedback, as the last post in this thread is 2 yrs old.

Thanks!!