Safety instructions for the use of the Bellicon rebounders

 

Please read and follow the Safety Instructions.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious bodily injury.

 

1. These safety instructions are intended to promote a safe and enjoyable use of the rebounder.

 

2.  Misuse and abuse of this rebounder is dangerous and can cause serious injuries.

 

3.  Use the rebounder only as described in these Safety Instructions.

 

4.  The owner and supervisors of the rebounder are responsible to make all users aware of these Safety Instructions.

 

5.  Secure the rebounder against unauthorized and unsupervised use.

 

6.  Make sure the floor or ground around the rebounder is clear of all objects that may cause injury if you step on them when dismounting.

 

7.  The room in which rebounding is practiced, should have enough fresh air (i.e. open a window).

 

8.  Adequate overhead clearance is essential. Provide adequate clearance for ceilings, ceiling lights, ceiling fans, wires and tree limbs. Failure to provide adequate head clearance can result in head or neck injury.

 

9.  Lateral clearance is essential. Place the rebounder away from structures, fences, play areas, furniture and other exercise equipment. Maintain a clear space on all sides or the rebounder. Remove all obstructions from beneath the rebounder.

 

10.  Do not place the rebounder on an elevated surface. The rebounder should be at floor level or ground level. Place the rebounder on a level surface before use. It should not glide or totter. For the ULTIMATE and the ULTIMATE MINI, use the six anti-slip rubber tips to cover the feet of the instrument.

 

11.  Inspect the rebounder before each use. Replace all worn, defective, or missing parts and make sure that the legs are screwed on firmly.

 

12.  Pay attention to socks or shoes during your training. Assure yourself prior to using the rebounder that your socks/shoes/feet (if you are barefoot) don't slide. Usually, cotton socks work quite well. If you train outdoors, make sure that the mat is not wet.

 

13.  Wear appropriate clothing when exercising; do not wear loose clothing that could become caught in the rebounder.

 

14.  People who are 50 years or older and people who have problems with their back, their joints or their feet and people who suffer from bad circulation or problems from injuries or accidents, should consult their doctor before using the rebounder. Also - if after using the rebounder - a deterioration of health is observed, a doctor should be consulted prior to continuing the use of the rebounder.

 

15.  Adapt your training in intensity and difficulty to your own individual ability. Don't overwork yourself.

If you rebound for the first time, you should not train for longer than two to five minutes at a time during the first week. After a week you can increase the training time to ten or even to twenty minutes. (You can train several times a day). However, if your body feels uncomfortable after your rebound session, then you might have overworked yourself: Reduce your training time and make sure that you bounce more gently. Keep your feet in contact with the mat while bouncing! After some weeks of rebounding, we recommend a daily use of twenty minutes, which is a sufficient training. You can split the training in twice ten minutes per day or even smaller time slices. It is much healthier and much more beneficial for your body to give it a moderate yet regular training than training once in a week for an hour or longer! It may occur that when starting to use the rebounder you experience muscle ache. This is due to using muscles which have not been trained before. Be gentle with yourself and reduce your bouncing time and the intensity of the bounce. We recommend stretching the leg muscles after each rebound session - as you would do after jogging.

 

16.  Start with slow bouncing and slowly increase the intensity of the training. If you have problems keeping balanced, start rebounding while holding one hand on a wall. Later, if you have gained a good sense of balance you can bounce a bit higher but do not bounce higher than two inches!  Rather let yourself fall into the mat. (Bounce deep rather than high - pushing your heels slightly into the mat!)

 

17.   At the first times of rebounding it could happen that you become dizzy as the body is not yet used to this movement. If you feel faint or dizzy, just make a break and continue later. If the feeling dizzy does not stop after three days, see a doctor.

 

18.  Important: Rebounders, being rebounding devices, could propel the performer to unaccustomed height. Therefore: don't use your rebounder for jumping on it and bounce not higher than two inches above the mat! The rebounders are designed to give you a high elastic bounce. It is absolutely sufficient if you bounce only in a way that your toes always stay in contact with the mat.

 

19.  Never attempt or do high jumping, somersaults or acrobatic maneuvers.  Such activities can result in severe injuries or even in death.

 

20.  For the ULTIMATE and the ULTIMATE MINI: The elastic bungee bands will wear out according to the intensity of your use. Check regularly, that the bungee bands are in good shape. Should you see that they fray, please replace the set. The durability of the elastic bands - by correct usage of the rebounder (don't jump!) is approximately two years.

 

21.   Come to a standstill before attempting to dismount the rebounder. To avoid sprains and broken bones, never jump down to the floor when dismounting the rebounder, but stop the movement completely and step down with a soft step. Be careful to maintain your balance when mounting, using and dismounting the rebounder.

 

22.  Do not allow more than one person on the rebounder at the same time.

 

23.  Don't let anybody use your rebounder unless he is thoroughly instructed in its use and aware of these Safety Instructions. Children must not only be instructed before using the rebounder but also closely supervised by an adult during use. Keep small children and pets away from the rebounder at all times.

 

24. You can keep the rebounder outside of the house. However we recommend bringing them indoors at night and keeping them out of the rain and snow.