REPRINTED FROM BEYOND HEALTH® News  
 
Bouncing Magic  
 
by Raymond Francis  
Our health is determined by many factors, includin g diet, toxins, genes, stre ss, thoughts and emotions, 
and the amount of physical activity we get . Research has proven that the benefits of exercise are 
cumulative and that physical activity is absolutely es sential for health. Unfortunately, we have become a 
nation of couch potatoes. Even our children are sedentary—physical play has been replaced with 
television and video games. In fact, 60 percent of our adult population is sedentary, both professionally 
and recreationally, and about 25 percent of Americans engage in absolutely no exercise whatsoever. Did 
you know that this level of inactivity virtually guaran tees disease? We are not getting enough physical 
activity to stay healthy, and it is having a profoundly negative effect on the health and productivity of our 
nation. Traditionally, getting enough exercise was not a proble m. Our ancestors either farmed or gathered their 
food, getting plenty of exercise through their daily activities. Today, things are different; we must choose  
to do regular physical activity, or it simply won't happen. However, given the time, effort, and money that 
exercising can require, it can be difficult to find a workable solution. Wouldn't it be wonderful if there 
were a way to get the activity we need in just a fe w easy minutes a day, in the comfort our own homes, 
and with a minimum of effort and expense? Sound too good to be true? Rebounding to the rescue! What is rebounding? It is a unique form of exercise that involves bouncing up 
and down on a mini-trampoline, and its effects are almo st magical. It is simple, surprisingly easy to do, a 
lot of fun, safe, and it can be done by almost anyone regardless of his or her age or physical condition. I 
know it sounds like a panacea, and that is exactly what it is! Rebounding tones, conditions, strengthens 
and heals the entire body in as little as 15 minutes per day. Why is rebounding so good for you? Because it is good for your cells. Rebounding is a concentrated form 
of exercise that exercises every cell in your entire body. Remember, if your cells are healthy, you cannot 
be sick. Only when a large number of cells malfunction can you become diseased. We have always 
known that exercise is good for health and the reas ons why are becoming clearer all the time: Research 
presented two years ago at the annual meeting of th e American Thoracic Society found that physically 
stretching cells has a profound impact on their bioc hemistry and behavior. Moving and stretching a cell, 
as rebounding does, helps to supply essential nutrients  and to eliminate toxic waste products. When you 
bounce on a rebounder, your entire body (internal organs, bones, connective tissue, and skin) becomes 
stronger, more flexible, and healthier. Both blood ci rculation and lymphatic drainage are vastly improved. Visualize for a moment a balloon filled with water. Ho ld the balloon by its stem and observe how gravity 
pulls on the water, slightly stretching the balloon. Now move your hand rapidly up and down and observe 
how the extra gravitational force ca uses the balloon to significantly st retch and distort. When you bounce 
up and down on a rebounder, this is what happens to every cell in your body. Rebounding alternately 
puts pressure on and takes pressure off of bo dy cells, like squeezing a sponge. This moving and 
stretching of the cells facilitates nutrient delivery and toxin removal, which is exactly what you need to be 
healthy. When normal cell chemistry is enhanced, a ll sorts of wonderful things happen to your cells, 
tissues, and systems. These include improving brain func tion, muscle building, fat burning, tissue healing, 
blood pressure regulation, appetite regulation, bala nce and coordination, elimination of fatigue, and 
countless other physiological enhancements. All of this without having to take the time to go to the gym, 
work up a sweat, or end up with sore muscles and possible injuries. Especially when compared to conventional exercises such as push-ups and weight lifting, which apply 
weight and movement only to specific muscles or mu scle groups, rebounding is a more efficient way to 
exercise your body because it applies weight and movement to every cell. The extra force of gravity 
caused by the bouncing movement strengthens bones an d joints, yet it does so without the jarring and 
potential damage of most impact activities. Here are just some of the benefits that can be achieved by rebounding:  
• Efficient weight loss  
• Getting rid of toxins  
• Stronger bones and joints  
• Improved immunity  
• Faster healing  
• Improving sagging skin  
• Strengthening muscles  
• Resolving back problems  
• Lowering blood pressure  
• Improving vision  
• Improving hearing  
• Decreasing appetite  
• Improving digestion  
• Enhancing brain function  
• Eliminating tiredness  
Here is what Dr. Gus Prosch of Biomed Health Ser vices had to say about how rebounding affects our cells 
and health: "...the membranes around the cells strengthen as th ey demand more protein. These thicker membranes 
are better able to fight off foreign invaders like  germs, toxins, poisons and other pollutants more 
effectively. Here everything improves: the blood, the brain, the lungs, the muscles, all the internal 
organs...and even more." Dr. James White at the University of California San Di ego says that rebounding exercise is, "...the closest 
thing to the Fountain of Youth that science has di scovered," and that rebounding "is effective in 
improving the symptoms of over 80% of the patien ts reporting to our rehabilitation lab." Ruthmary 
McDowell, a 94 year-old woman from Seattle, experienced such an improvement. She said, "After being 
very ill, I could not seem to get better. It was most discouraging. I really think it [rebounding] has saved 
my life." Is rebounding right for you? It is right if you find ex ercise boring and want an exercise that is fun, 
convenient, and just plain easy to do. It is right if you are pressed for time, like I am. You will appreciate 
that it takes only 15 to 30 minutes per day and that ev en 5 minutes a day is beneficial. I now do two 15-
minute sessions, one in the morning and another in th e evening. Rebounding is the one exercise that will 
give you fabulous all-around results, even improvin g your mental well being, with the least amount of 
hassle, expense, or risk. In fact, exercising on a qua lity rebounder is the safest and most risk free of any 
exercise I can think of. Regardless of age or physic al condition, almost anyone can devise a beneficial 
rebounding program. Even professi onal athletes measurably improve their performance by rebounding. Many exercises are uncomfortable, cost too much, or take too much time. People tend to give up and do 
nothing. Rebounding is the answer to all these prob lems. You don't need special clothing or lots of 
equipment, and you can do it while speaking on the phone, watching TV, or dancing to music. So how do you go about buying a rebounder? One thin g you do not want to do is purchase a cheap $50 
mini-trampoline at your local sporting goods store. Th is type of rebounder can actually do you more harm 
than good. Inexpensive rebounders tend to have ba d springs; the cheap tube springs found on most 
rebounders do not absorb and cushion your weight pr operly-causing a bounce that is abrupt and jarring. People have actually suffered permanent nerve dama ge from using such units. What you want is a 
rebounder with fat, barrel spring that allows for sm ooth deceleration, bringing you to a gentle stop. Another problem with cheap rebounders is poor-qualit y matting material. Cheap mats stretch too much, 
do not support your feet properly, and potentially plac e undue stress on your ankles, knees, and back. By 
contrast, good rebounders have high  quality mats that hold their sh ape and do not overstretch. Other 
considerations for a rebounder include the strength of the frame, the height and number of legs, the 
quality of the sewing that attaches the webbing to the mat, and the ease with which the unit can be folded out of the way or made portable. With these considerations in mind, I have selected a rebounder that meets my specifications. It is 40 
inches in diameter, 10 inches high and weighs 25 pounds. It uses special fat-barrel springs, and both 
the frame and legs are made of heavy-grade steel. The mat is made of an industrial fabric which is specifically engineered for rebounders and trampolines. It is flexible, but does not stretch; it provides 
a firm and stable surface, yet is supple enough to cushion joints. It does not crease or fold and always 
returns to its original flat condition. It is of the highest quality and should provide a lifetime of good use. Best of all, it really works! All of the other exercise machines I ever purchased have ended up as 
high-priced clothes hangers. My rebounder actually gets used. I noticed good results in my own well 
being after just a couple of weeks. My body love s it and I very much look forward to my daily 
workout. I cannot recommend rebounding highly enough as both a fun and effective form of exercise. Rebounders are available at Beyond Health. Call 1-800-250-3063, or go to 
www.beyondhealth.com. An 
optional handlebar is also available. Do your body a favor and start rebounding now! Raymond Francis is an M.I.T.-trained scientist,  a registered nutrition consultant, author of  Never Be Sick 
Again  and Never Be Fat Again , host of the Beyond Health Show, Chairman of the The Project to End 
Disease and an internationally recognized leader  in the field of optimal health maintenance. Reprinted with permission from:  
Beyond Health® News  Subscriptions: Call 800-250-3063
 
website: http://www.beyondhealth.com  
email: mail@beyondhealth.com  
 
Copyright © 2002 Beyond Health
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        REPRINTED FROM BEYOND HEALTH® News  
 
Bouncing Magic  
 
by Raymond Francis  
Our health is determined by many factors, includin g diet, toxins, genes, stre ss, thoughts and emotions, 
and the amount of physical activity we get. Research has proven that the benefits of exercise are 
cumulative and that physical activity is absolutely es sential for health. Unfortunately, we have become a 
nation of couch potatoes. Even our children are sedentary—physical play has been replaced with 
television and video games. In fact, 60 percent of our adult population is sedentary, both professionally 
and recreationally, and about 25 percent of Americans engage in absolutely no exercise whatsoever. Did 
you know that this level of inactivity virtually guaran tees disease. We are not getting enough physical 
activity to stay healthy, and it is having a profoundly negative effect on the health and productivity of our 
nation. Traditionally, getting enough exercise was not a proble m. Our ancestors either farmed or gathered their 
food, getting plenty of exercise through their daily activities. Today, things are different; we must choose  
to do regular physical activity, or it simply won't happen. However, given the time, effort, and money that 
exercising can require, it can be difficult to find a workable solution. Wouldn't it be wonderful if there 
were a way to get the activity we need in just a fe w easy minutes a day, in the comfort our own homes, 
and with a minimum of effort and expense. Sound too good to be true. Rebounding to the rescue. What is rebounding. It is a unique form of exercise that involves bouncing up 
and down on a mini-trampoline, and its effects are almo st magical. It is simple, surprisingly easy to do, a 
lot of fun, safe, and it can be done by almost anyone regardless of his or her age or physical condition. I 
know it sounds like a panacea, and that is exactly what it is. Rebounding tones, conditions, strengthens 
and heals the entire body in as little as 15 minutes per day. Why is rebounding so good for you. Because it is good for your cells. Rebounding is a concentrated form 
of exercise that exercises every cell in your entire body. Remember, if your cells are healthy, you cannot 
be sick. Only when a large number of cells malfunction can you become diseased. We have always 
known that exercise is good for health and the reas ons why are becoming clearer all the time: Research 
presented two years ago at the annual meeting of th e American Thoracic Society found that physically 
stretching cells has a profound impact on their bioc hemistry and behavior. Moving and stretching a cell, 
as rebounding does, helps to supply essential nutrients  and to eliminate toxic waste products. When you 
bounce on a rebounder, your entire body (internal organs, bones, connective tissue, and skin) becomes 
stronger, more flexible, and healthier. Both blood ci rculation and lymphatic drainage are vastly improved. Visualize for a moment a balloon filled with water. Ho ld the balloon by its stem and observe how gravity 
pulls on the water, slightly stretching the balloon. Now move your hand rapidly up and down and observe 
how the extra gravitational force ca uses the balloon to significantly st retch and distort. When you bounce 
up and down on a rebounder, this is what happens to every cell in your body. Rebounding alternately 
puts pressure on and takes pressure off of bo dy cells, like squeezing a sponge. This moving and 
stretching of the cells facilitates nutrient delivery and toxin removal, which is exactly what you need to be 
healthy. When normal cell chemistry is enhanced, a ll sorts of wonderful things happen to your cells, 
tissues, and systems. These include improving brain func tion, muscle building, fat burning, tissue healing, 
blood pressure regulation, appetite regulation, bala nce and coordination, elimination of fatigue, and 
countless other physiological enhancements. All of this without having to take the time to go to the gym, 
work up a sweat, or end up with sore muscles and possible injuries. Especially when compared to conventional exercises such as push-ups and weight lifting, which apply 
weight and movement only to specific muscles or mu scle groups, rebounding is a more efficient way to 
exercise your body because it applies weight and movement to every cell. The extra force of gravity 
caused by the bouncing movement strengthens bones an d joints, yet it does so without the jarring and 
potential damage of most impact activities. Here are just some of the benefits that can be achieved by rebounding:  
• Efficient weight loss  
• Getting rid of toxins  
• Stronger bones and joints  
• Improved immunity  
• Faster healing  
• Improving sagging skin  
• Strengthening muscles  
• Resolving back problems  
• Lowering blood pressure  
• Improving vision  
• Improving hearing  
• Decreasing appetite  
• Improving digestion  
• Enhancing brain function  
• Eliminating tiredness  
Here is what Dr. Gus Prosch of Biomed Health Ser vices had to say about how rebounding affects our cells 
and health: ". the membranes around the cells strengthen as th ey demand more protein. These thicker membranes 
are better able to fight off foreign invaders like  germs, toxins, poisons and other pollutants more 
effectively. Here everything improves: the blood, the brain, the lungs, the muscles, all the internal 
organs. and even more. " Dr. James White at the University of California San Di ego says that rebounding exercise is, ". the closest 
thing to the Fountain of Youth that science has di scovered," and that rebounding "is effective in 
improving the symptoms of over 80% of the patien ts reporting to our rehabilitation lab. " Ruthmary 
McDowell, a 94 year-old woman from Seattle, experienced such an improvement. She said, "After being 
very ill, I could not seem to get better. It was most discouraging. I really think it [rebounding] has saved 
my life. " Is rebounding right for you. It is right if you find ex ercise boring and want an exercise that is fun, 
convenient, and just plain easy to do. It is right if you are pressed for time, like I am. You will appreciate 
that it takes only 15 to 30 minutes per day and that ev en 5 minutes a day is beneficial. I now do two 15-
minute sessions, one in the morning and another in th e evening. Rebounding is the one exercise that will 
give you fabulous all-around results, even improvin g your mental well being, with the least amount of 
hassle, expense, or risk. In fact, exercising on a qua lity rebounder is the safest and most risk free of any 
exercise I can think of. Regardless of age or physic al condition, almost anyone can devise a beneficial 
rebounding program. Even professi onal athletes measurably improve their performance by rebounding. Many exercises are uncomfortable, cost too much, or take too much time. People tend to give up and do 
nothing. Rebounding is the answer to all these prob lems. You don't need special clothing or lots of 
equipment, and you can do it while speaking on the phone, watching TV, or dancing to music. So how do you go about buying a rebounder. One thin g you do not want to do is purchase a cheap $50 
mini-trampoline at your local sporting goods store. Th is type of rebounder can actually do you more harm 
than good. Inexpensive rebounders tend to have ba d springs; the cheap tube springs found on most 
rebounders do not absorb and cushion your weight pr operly-causing a bounce that is abrupt and jarring. People have actually suffered permanent nerve dama ge from using such units. What you want is a 
rebounder with fat, barrel spring that allows for sm ooth deceleration, bringing you to a gentle stop. Another problem with cheap rebounders is poor-qualit y matting material. Cheap mats stretch too much, 
do not support your feet properly, and potentially plac e undue stress on your ankles, knees, and back. By 
contrast, good rebounders have high  quality mats that hold their sh ape and do not overstretch. Other 
considerations for a rebounder include the strength of the frame, the height and number of legs, the 
quality of the sewing that attaches the webbing to the mat, and the ease with which the unit can be folded out of the way or made portable. With these considerations in mind, I have selected a rebounder that meets my specifications. It is 40 
inches in diameter, 10 inches high and weighs 25 pounds. It uses special fat-barrel springs, and both 
the frame and legs are made of heavy-grade steel. The mat is made of an industrial fabric which is specifically engineered for rebounders and trampolines. It is flexible, but does not stretch; it provides 
a firm and stable surface, yet is supple enough to cushion joints. It does not crease or fold and always 
returns to its original flat condition. It is of the highest quality and should provide a lifetime of good use. Best of all, it really works. All of the other exercise machines I ever purchased have ended up as 
high-priced clothes hangers. My rebounder actually gets used. I noticed good results in my own well 
being after just a couple of weeks. My body love s it and I very much look forward to my daily 
workout. I cannot recommend rebounding highly enough as both a fun and effective form of exercise. Rebounders are available at Beyond Health. Call 1-800-250-3063, or go to 
www. beyondhealth. com. An 
optional handlebar is also available. Do your body a favor and start rebounding now. Raymond Francis is an M. I. T. -trained scientist,  a registered nutrition consultant, author of  Never Be Sick 
Again  and Never Be Fat Again, host of the Beyond Health Show, Chairman of the The Project to End 
Disease and an internationally recognized leader  in the field of optimal health maintenance. Reprinted with permission from:  
Beyond Health® News  Subscriptions: Call 800-250-3063
 
website: http://www.
60 percent of the adult population is sedentary, and 25 percent of Americans do not exercise at all.
What is the current state of physical activity in the US, according to the passage?
5 minutes a day is beneficial.
What is the minimum amount of time required to start experiencing the benefits of rebounding, according to the author?
It is recommended to call 1-800-250-3063 or visit www.beyondhealth.com to purchase a rebounder.
What is the recommended way to purchase a rebounder, according to the passage?
They have poor-quality springs that do not absorb and cushion the user's weight properly, causing a jarring bounce.
What is a major drawback of inexpensive rebounders, as mentioned in the passage?
Rebounding is a safe and risk-free form of exercise that can be done by almost anyone, regardless of age or physical condition.
What is a benefit of rebounding that is emphasized in the passage?