The JumpSport 550F will Kick your Butt and that's a Good Thing
JumpSport has a number of sizes for its rebounders. We have the 350 and absolutely love it.
But if you want more room to jump...
The JumpSport 550F is fantastic. Unlike most of the other models, it folds up for storage (more on that in a second).
Just how big is the JumpSport 550F Pro?
When we bought the JumpSport 350, it was the only size available at the time. The 350 comes in at a nice 39 inches in diameter.
The 550F Pro, however, rules the roost at a large 44 inches.
More Space Makes a Huge Difference
It's amazing what a difference the extra size makes. You have much more room on the 550F to move around. On our 350, we sometimes land on the skirt that covers the bands.
The 550F gives you that little bit of extra space so you don't have to worry about it.
If you need a little more space for advanced exercises, or you simply want to feel comfortable with enough space on your rebounder, the larger 550F is worth considering.
Higher Weight Rating
The JumpSport 550F is rated for users up to 300 pounds, 25 more than the standard 350. It also gives you 1,164 square inches of exercise space, compared to 882 on the 350.
The JumpSport 550F Folds!
One of the best things about the 550F is that it folds!
Our 350 doesn't fold, so it takes up space all the time. The 550F folds in half, so it can slide under a bed or come with you when you move or travel.
The legs don't fold, but they screw on and off quickly. And even though it folds, the 550F doesn't wobble. That's a common complaint with folding rebounders, but not with this one.
What do the different JumpSport rebounder sizes look like?
Below is a quick video showing the different sizes of rebounders.
The video mentions the 570, which is similar to the 550F.
However, the 550F has the benefit of being able to fold. Both are 44 inches in diameter. Here's a comparison:
Why get a rebounder?
Rebounders offer a unique advantage over other exercise equipment. I don't even think of ours as an exercise machine.
Exercise machines get stored in a corner and you hang laundry on them.
No. A rebounder is fun! It's easy! And it exercises your whole body rather than just a portion.
Your whole body works against the extra G-force at the bottom of each bounce, then gets a split second of weightlessness at the top.
Jumping on a rebounder helps stimulate the lymphatic system, which doesn't have a pump the way your circulatory system has the heart.
Lymph depends on movement and muscle contraction to flow, and up-and-down movement is especially good for it.
Stimulating the lymphatic system helps to carry out and process cell waste. You don't want that cell waste to be stuck in or near your cells. You want the trash taken out!
Rebounding helps do that especially well.
Ways to Use the 550F
The extra room and the folding frame make a few things easier than on a smaller rebounder:
- Wider moves. Jumping jacks, side-to-side "skier" hops and twists feel more natural when you're not worried about landing on the edge.
- Taller users. If you have a long stride, the 44-inch frame gives you room to jog in place comfortably.
- Small spaces. In an apartment, it's quiet, and it folds away when company comes over.
- Moving and travel. Fold it, unscrew the legs, and it goes with you to a new place or a vacation home.
- Morning and evening sessions. A brisk 10-minute bounce to wake up, and a gentle health bounce (feet stay on the mat) to wind down at night.
If you're new to rebounding, start with 5 to 10 minutes of gentle bouncing and build up from there. And if it's going in a basement or a room with a low ceiling, check your head clearance before you really get going.
What customers on Amazon are saying about the 550F
The Jumpsport 550F Folding rebounder has over 190 ratings on Amazon averaging an impressive 4.6 out of 5 stars.
"Through my research, I found there are essentially 2 types on the market: Spring & Bungee. YouTube videos really helped me here because I could see both types in action. Ultimately, I wanted something quiet, which is why I went with a bungee type."
"I have owned many different rebounders over the years and was very happy with the Jumpsport 370 except for its size. After much investigation, I decided on the Jumpsport Fitness Trampoline 550F PRO instead of the more expensive Bellicose."
"I purchased this fitness trampoline because the winter in PA has been too snowy & cold to get out and walk or run. This was a great investment. The quality of this product is exceptional."
