Rebounding Alternating Chest Press AND Toe Flexions (Chest)

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Getting Started

Yvonne Brooks of Madison demonstrates the rebounding alternating chest press and toe flexion with trainer Lisa Newman.

By Lisa Newman
Special to GetFitMississippi.com

Purpose: The alternating chest press and toe flexions feature moves similar to cardio boxing. The alternating chest press and toe flexions are great moves to improve your cardio-respiratory functions and challenge your eye-hand-foot coordination just like boxing or martial arts. The connection between the breath, mind and body is considered a holistic approach but also is referred to as the "fight or flight" system when we are challenged or frightened.

Plan: The rebounder will improve your breathing as you learn a new fitness exercise. Step on middle of rebounder. Get acquainted with the rebounder by doing a "health bounce." This is an easy up and down motion by lifting your feet. Start alternating chest press by extending your right arm and right leg outward with your toe flexed up and your heel down. Use hand or wrist weights of 1/2 to 4 pounds to challenge for more strength. Inhale and exhale as you automatically extend your opposite arm with toe flexion on the other side. Continue the alternating sequence 25-50 times for strength or one to two minutes for cardio endurance.

Perfit trainer's tip: Don't get frustrated learning new techniques to improve your fitness. Learn to flow as you focus on what you are doing.

Caution: You may encounter discomfort or possible dizziness when learning to breathe better through your rebounding workouts. Go slow and take your time.

Variations: There are eight cardio and strength fitness combinations in the Leaping Leprechauns Rebounding series.

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Lisa Newman, a certified personal fitness trainer, consultant and exercise physiologist, owns Perfit Inc. E-mail questions to perfitlisanewman@aol.com.