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URBAN REBOUNDING HEALTH ADVANTAGES
The following list is an inclusive list of medical benefits you can expect to receive from participating in Urban Rebounding classes on a consistent basis. This list was compiled by Dr Morton Walker and published in the Townsend Letter for Doctors 1995.
Urban Rebound Exercise will:
Increase the capacity for respiration
Circulate more oxygen to tissues in the body
Establish a better equilibrium between the oxygen required by the tissue, and the oxygen made available
Cause muscles to perform work in moving fluids through the body to lighten the heart load
Tend to reduce the height to which the arterial pressure rises during exertion
Lessen the time during which blood pressure remains abnormal after severe activity
Hold off the incidence of cardi-vascular disease
Increase the functional activity of the red bone marrow in the production of red blood cells
Aid lymphatic circulation as well as the flow in the veins of the circulatory system
Encourage collateral circulation
Strengthen the heart and other muscles in the body so that they can work more efficiently
Allow the resting heart to beat less often
Lower elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels
Stimulate the metabolism
Promote body growth and repair
Tone up the glandular system, especially the thyroid to increase its output
Add to the alkaline reserve of the body which may be of significance in an emergency requiring prolonged effort
Chemically attain absolute potential of the cells
Reserve bodily strength and physical efficiency
Expand the bodies capacity for fuel storage and endurance
Improve co-ordination through the transmission of nerve impulses and responsiveness of the muscle fibres
Afford muscular vigour from increased muscle fibre tone
Offer relief from neck and back pain, headache, and other pain caused by lack of exercise
Enhance digestion and elimination processes
Allow for better and easier relaxation and sleep
Result in a better mental performance with keener learning processes
Curtail fatigue and menstrual discomfort for women
Minimize the number of colds, allergies, digestive disturbances and abdominal problems
Tend to slow down aging
Reduces the likelihood of obesity
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