Trampoline Exercises - A Healthy And Fun Workout

November 2, 2008 | By Ned Dagostino In Fitness |

by Ned DAgostino

Sure you can drive down just about any neighborhood street and find kids having a great time jumping on a trampoline, but don’t make the mistake of thinking that this is simply a kid’s toy. The fact is that adults are quickly learning that trampolines are not only fun, but that trampoline exercises are a great way to get fit.

Most people tend to get bored with their exercise routine. That boredom is probably the number one reason most people quit. With a trampoline there is less chance of that happening because they are so much fun. And losing weight while strengthening muscles provides an extra incentive to stick with it.

So how does it work? Well obviously bouncing on a trampoline is a cardiovascular workout. Like running on the streets or on a treadmill, it will increase your heart rate and strengthen a lot of your vital organs. This type of exercise will also increase your metabolism, which in turn, speeds up your efforts to lose weight. And the constant motion on a trampoline will improve your blood flow, give you more endurance, and also help rid your body of many toxins that lead to weight gain and poor health.

The constant jumping motion will quickly tone your leg muscles. And if you want to target your back muscles, you can do this by keeping your legs straight as you jump. You can even work your arms by swinging them every time your feet hit. And for increased strength and resistance, putting a small dumbbell in your hands or weights on your ankles will help. However it’s recommended that you only add the extra weight after you’ve been exercising for a while.

Trampoline exercise can be especially helpful to people with back problems. The motion of jumping up and down will release tension and strain. And since these exercises are low impact, there’s little additional stress on your joints. Joggers often quit because of the constant pounding on their knees, ankles and feet. A trampoline removes this, and can be a great way for someone recovering from a leg injury to get back into exercising.

And it’s your body weight being used to tone and strengthen muscles, no additional weight is needed.

Most people know that exercise is vital no matter how old you are. And a trampoline workout is good for senior citizens who may not be able to jog as they once did. Twenty minutes every day is all it takes to get a solid workout without worrying about putting a strain on your bones or muscles.

Most people spend some time each night either watching TV or a movie on the DVD player. Use this time to also bounce on a trampoline. Instead of being a couch potato, you’ll be using this time to get rid of some calories, exercise your muscles, and increase your lung capacity. You won’t miss your favorite show, and you’ll be more healthy for watching it.

And because you’ll be having fun, there’s also a better chance you’ll stay with your workout program for a much longer time.

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