Tony Robbins, international lecturer, advisor to world leaders, and author of Unlimited Power calls rebounding "one of the best all-weather aerobic exercises," points out that it "strengthens every organ in the body," and suggests that readers "please take the time to pursue this life-enhancing form of exercise."

Rebounding for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Dr. Paul Cheney, one of the pioneering doctors in the discovery, research, and treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, recommends rebounding as the best form of exercise for his CFS patients. He believes, along with many other physicians treating this ailment, that aerobic exercise is counter-productive until the patient has recovered, and then only progressive aerobic exercise should be undertaken. He compares the weakness of regulation autonomic tone and the autonomic nervous system of chronic fatigue sufferers to that of astronauts returning to earth from orbit. They have lost their autonomic nervous system capacity to stand up in a gravitational field and are removed from the capsule vertically. NASA resolved the problem of balancing the autonomic nervous system by bouncing them. The same regulation of autonomic tone and balancing of the autonomic nervous system can be achieved with the non-weight bearing, gentle exercise of rebounding. Dr. Majit Ali, author of The Canary and Chronic Fatigue, also recommends rebounding for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers.

"All Rebounders Are NOT Created Equal"
Depending on the quality, some rebounding devices may be relatively low in cost, and unfortunately, low in quality. Bouncing on such poorly-constructed models may actually be harmful to one's muscles, joints, and nerves. There's no yield to them and the abrupt jarring effect is the same as landing on the floor. Don't let price influence your rebounder purchase. Do your homework. We think you will see that a quality rebounder from NEEDAK just makes sense.

Is It Made of the "Right Stuff"?
Most important for excellent rebounding is the mat material. It should give no stretch during the downward landing, while at the same time providing a resilient rebound. Such a mat will be made from Permatron® material, which has a smooth finish. The Permatron® is resistant to ultraviolet rays, doesn't break down as do other fabrics, and allows no moisture absorption. Part of the specifications for a perfect rebounder is that its mat will be sewn together using at least 5760 stitches of high-grade nylon thread with two layers of strong polypropylene webbing stitched around the mat's edges.

Attached to a heavy-grade, all steel round frame should be an oversize spring mechanism holding four-inch-long, custom-made jumbo springs which deliver a soft bounce. Thirty-six springs made of quality wire will hold the mat to the frame. The springs should be shielded by a protective cover. Individual spring mounting pins prevent frame wear. Tapered coils help to give extended wearability to such springs. (Untapered coils allow low-quality springs to break frequently, requiring replacement.) Replacement springs must be available directly from the manufacturer since retail distributors seldom stock spare springs.

Special Features:
The spring-loaded legs fold for easy storage under a bed or behind a door. For a folding rebounder, the frame folds in half to be packed into its carrying bag, allowing for storage in a car trunk or in the overhead compartment of an airliner. The NEEDAK® Soft Bounce™ rebounders meet all of these specifications for the ideal rebounding device.

Why buy Needak Rebounders?

1. Needak Rebounders are made in the USA (highest quality rebounder on the market) - most other brands are made offshore (Taiwan, Korea etc.).
2. Needak only manufactures rebounders.
3. Needak Rebounders meet all the criteria for the perfect rebounder as described by Dr. Morton Walker in an article published in "Townsend Letter for Doctors".
4. Needak hinges are virtually indestructible and have proven their durability over the last 12 years on the market.
5. Needak Manufacturing has been in continuous operation for the past 12 years and will be there for your rebounding needs in the future. Other imitators have tried to copy Needak Rebounders using inferior materials only to be taken off the market in a year or two invalidating all warranties.