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(More customer reviews)I did a lot of research before I bought this item. I am 44 years old, and I homeschool my 5 and 7 year old kids. I have been a regular exerciser since age 18. I used to jog a lot before I developed sciatica problems and had to stop. For a number of years now, I have been doing yoga and using an elliptical machine at the gym, but recent schedule changes have made it increasingly difficult for me to get to the gym. I was looking for an affordable way to work out at home, but I knew that I would need to feel that I was getting a good work out to stay motivated. My main concern before purchasing this was that rebounding would not be challenging enough. Most of the information on the web about rebounding sounded like snake oil, so I was suspicious.
I got the cellerciser last week. I was anticipating that it would be difficult to assmeble, and told my kids they would have to occupy themselves for awhile so that I could put it together. In fact, there was NO assembly required. It came out of the box, and all it needed were for the legs and the unit to be unfolded. In less than a minute, I was jumping. It breaks down just as easily. I am leaving it set up most of the time, but if I needed to put it away, the legs fold up, the unit folds in half, and under the couch it goes in about a minute. I do carry it from one room into another so that I can rebound in front of the TV. It's a bit awkward, but not bad enough at all to be a deterrent to using it.
I have used it every day since I got it over a week ago. This in spite of the kids, the homeschooling, the part-time work, and the part-time PhD program. And a husband who works outside the home 12 hours a day. This truly is something I can do while the kids play or do schoolwork nearby. I can get up a little early in the morning and do it, and not have to worry about getting home from the gym before my husband has to leave for work. It is easy and convenient enough that I could do it for a little while in the morning, and then again at some later point in the day. Even if it is less efficient than the elliptical (and I am not sure it is less efficient), an exercise that you do every day has got to be better than one you do once or twice a week.
In fact, I have found that it can be a very tough workout. I purchased an Urban Rebounding dvd when I ordered the Cellerciser, and I am glad I did. Simply jumping freestyle is not a very intense workout. Moreover, before I received the dvd, I was jumping, and jarred something in my upper spine which was sore for a day or two. The form suggested on the Urban Rebounding dvd has made it possible for me jump without additional injury or pain. Also, the exercises on the dvd are really tough. I am in reasonable shape, not overweight, and pretty active, but I really sweat, and my heart is pounding even on the basic workout. I am looking forward to doing hiit with the rebounder, and the workouts can definitely be intense enough for that. The basic workout is definitely much more intense than doing a slow jog, for example.
I have never been on another rebounder, so I have no basis for comparison to other units. The cellerciser seems very sturdy. I didn't at first think that I cared about getting a folding unit, but it does make it easier to store it out of the way, and it is nice to know that I could throw it in the trunk of the car when we go on a family vacation.
As other reviewers of similar products have pointed out, it is a plus that the kids can jump too. They enjoy it, and I imagine it will be especially appreciated during the winter when it is harder to get outside.
I haven't lost any weight, gotten rid of my cellulite, experienced any miraculous cures to diseases, or gotten rid of wrinkles in the week since I've had it, and perhaps none of that will ever happen. But I do think I have found a way to have a really great, safe cardio workout that I can do every day right from home. I only wish I had found my way to these years ago. This would have been great when the kids were babies!
UPDATE: I have had the rebounder for about six weeks and have lost 5 lbs. My body has also changed shape in a good way. My butt is totally toned now! My jeans are literally falling off me. The rebounder is definitely a great workout, although I would again emphasize that for me, the urban rebounder dvds have made the difference. I am certain that doing a tough workout on the rebounder is a better fat burner than 20 minutes on the elliptical at the gym. A lot of reviewers of rebounders talk about how much fun they are. When I am really working on this thing, it isn't fun. It's a tough workout, and I can't wait until it's over. But the results are very motivating!
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