Miss your rebounder workouts? We do too! Let's jump together.

Instead of letting the rebounder sit in our studio, we're going to put them to use. We are offering 12 rebounders for weekly rental while our studio is closed and will provide 3 weekly rebounder workouts for you on our video website freehouseonline.vids.io. ​Hello endorphins!

Here are the details!

• Requirements: Due to the value of the rebounders, we are only able to rent to existing Freehouse clients who have taken a minimum of 20 classes at our studio.
• What you're receiving: a 44" bellicon premium rebounder with stainless steel frame and fold-up legs - so it can be stored easily in a lot of places! ($1000 retail)
• Price: $40/week with a 2 week minimum. So the first charge will be $80 for 2 weeks. Each week after that is $40. The weeks run Saturday to Friday and there's no limit to how long you can keep the rebounder, up until the time we reopen!
• The pick-up: The rebounders will be available for (first) pick up on Saturday, March 21st between 9-11AM. If you need another pick-up time, email us and we'll try to accommodate it.
• The return: If you want to return the rebounder (before the studio reopens) the first return date is Friday, April 3rd or any Friday after from 9-11AM. We need you to tell us by Wednesday end of day if you are bringing the rebounder back on Friday.
• The studio re-opening: We will provide 24-48 hours notice in 'calling the rebounders back' for the studio re-opening and will adjust or refund the rental charge for that week.
• Agreement: Upon reserving a rebounder, we'll email you a short agreement for you to virtually sign before pick-up.
• Staying safe: Rebounders will be thoroughly wiped and sanitized before pick-up. We will have them available for you at the door of the studio. We ask you to thoroughly wipe and sanitize prior to your return.

How do you sign up?

Book a spot in our Saturday, March 21st Rebound Rental "class" that will be posted at 5PM. Booking a spot means you've reserved a rebounder! *there's no actual class* After reserving a rebounder, we'll email you shortly with confirmation details.

On any given day, a client walks through our door and gives us a long-lost greeting. "Hi! I'm back! I know it's been a while." It's often said with a hint of sheepishness... reflecting how our "be stronger than your excuses" culture can cause guilt and imply it's weak to let fitness fall away. But it's not. It's life. 

Sometimes it's something big that changes everything. An injury. A job. A move. A birth. A death. Or sometimes life becomes increasingly busy and fitness fades into the background as we juggle priorities. It happens to everyone. 

What matters is that as soon as you're able to (logistically, physically, emotionally), start to clear room for fitness to come back into your daily or weekly life. You know that once you do, everything feels a little bit better, and that's something to look forward to!

The start-up or return can be challenging though. Your body may not be at it's best so it can be physically difficult. And there's mental stamina and energy needed to put yourself back into a workout environment. So be mindful of how you start to integrate fitness back into your life and try this approach as you make the transition.

1. Start with workouts you really, really enjoy. What type of exercise is your favorite? What workout environment is most comfortable for you? Don't factor in the intensity or whether the type of workout will help with any personal goals you might have longer term (i.e. weight, body composition). It's important to just enjoy the experience as you get back into the swing! 

2. Prioritize frequency. It's about building a mindset and making space for fitness and activity on a daily basis. Any amount of time is better than nothing when it comes to building a routine because it's a stepping stone to building more at a later date! So seize any 10, 20, 30 minute opportunities to workout. Do any kind of movement, at any rate of intensity. Just start moving.

3. Go stronger with strengthening when you have those options to choose from. Physically speaking, cardio does require strength. Cardio asks your body to move with speed, power and agility. Having a baseline of strength will make your cardio more enjoyable and more beneficial. So if it's been a while since you've worked out, your body will usually feel better with building strength first.

4. Hold off on setting attainment goals. There are a lot of factors that go into making big changes in our bodies, and while setting attainment goals can be motivating for some, it's not the only approach or the right approach for everyone.  And setting goals too soon is like trying to run before you walk. Bring fitness back into your life, schedule, brain and body first, then set goals (if you want to)!

Try to enjoy your whole fitness journey - the ups and the downs, the good streaks and the not-so-good ones. Don't judge yourself for it. Just get excited for the opportunity to exercise again! Get excited to walk back into studios you've been away from, knowing that we will always be SO happy to see you and share a workout with you.

See you at the studio!
​Dana

It's so exciting to see the love for rebounding in the latest issue of Women's Health Magazine! They highlighted some of the best benefits of bouncing:

 They also provided some key points on how to jump safely and effectively. Here are their 5 recommendations with our notes on their importance!

Stay Centered. ​It's easy to gravitate towards a wide stance and jump too much by the edge of the mat because it feels more stable there. But pull away from the edge and bring your feet in towards the middle more to maximize the benefit of your rebounder!

Align Yourself. Bending at the hip and knee is super important to maximize your leg work. This will use your quads, glutes and hamstrings vs jumping and landing with straight legs.

No Heel Striking. The foot should land toe-heel in a rolling fashion, moving through the ankle joint. Holding up the toes and landing heel first leads to shin splints.

Go Barefoot. Not only does this strengthen the muscles in your feet which is super beneficial to improving balance, but wearing shoes on the soft rebounding surface restricts your ankle movement (i.e. locks your ankles) and can send tension into the knees, hips and back. Save your shoes for the pavement!

Release the Bar. Rebounders can come with a bar in case you need support. But keep in mind that the more support you ask of that bar, the less you ask of your muscles. So jump without the bar to challenge and strengthen your muscles to the max! *and to have 360-degree range of motion while jumping