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1991 - Linda Brooks studies with Al Carter to become a “certified<br />

reboundologist.” Sylvia Ortiz produces another video, "<strong>Rebound</strong> Aerobics for<br />

Kids," starring Al Carter's son Darren and friends.<br />

1992 - <strong>The</strong> modern stabilizer bar - a portable and easy to install balancing tool - is<br />

designed and produced by Needak - making bouncing available to anyone<br />

concerned about safety. Holly Anderson produces her first video, "airObics.”<br />

1993 - Needak introduces fat, muscle-shaped rebounder springs and produces the<br />

first "soft bounce" rebounders. Soft bounce units have since revolutionized the<br />

rebounding industry since for some people they provide a much more enjoyable<br />

and low impact bounce.<br />

1995 - Linda Brooks publishes her book, <strong>Rebound</strong>ing to Better Health.<br />

1996 - Life Source International, headed by renown lymphologist, Judy Taylor,<br />

begins to manufacture rectangular shaped Lympholines in southern California.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Lympholine rebounder has a second set of "suspension style" legs and<br />

provides a significantly different bouncing experience that is preferred by some.<br />

1996 - Four more rebounding videos debut:<br />

• Dave Hall - "<strong>Rebound</strong> to Health"<br />

• Carol Brophy - "Carol's Health Bounce"<br />

• Holly Anderson - "airObics phase II"<br />

• Linda Brooks - "Bounce Before You Jump"<br />

1999 - Dave Hall starts the Center for Cellular Health and creates his half-fold<br />

model. JB Berns publishes his book, Urban <strong>Rebound</strong>ing. Berns, a martial arts<br />

instructor, develops a style of rebound exercise influenced by Asian theories of<br />

wellness. Over time he receives substantial national publicity, including been<br />

highlighted on national television shows such as "<strong>The</strong> View with Barbara<br />

Walters," "<strong>The</strong> Today Show," and Donny and Marie.” Urban <strong>Rebound</strong>ing finds<br />

its way into thousands of gyms, including Bally Total Fitness, NY Health &<br />

Racquet Clubs, Houstonian Health Clubs, <strong>The</strong> Sporting Clubs of LA, Equinox,<br />

HealthWorks, Crunch Fitness International, and Golds Gym.<br />

2000 - <strong>The</strong> Urban <strong>Rebound</strong>ing video by JB Berns is produced. “Keep on<br />

<strong>Rebound</strong>ing" video starring both Holly Anderson and Darren Carter is produced<br />

by <strong>Rebound</strong>AIR.<br />

2002 - Dave Hall's Tri-Fold mini-trampoline debuts – said by some to be the<br />

Rolls Royce of rebounders. JB Berns produces two more Urban <strong>Rebound</strong>ing<br />

videos, <strong>The</strong> Basics and <strong>The</strong> Challenge.<br />

<strong>On</strong> the <strong>Rebound</strong>, draft 1.0, © 2004 Jordan Gruber, All Rights Reserved; Confidential, Please do not Reproduce - 24 -

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