Friday, April 6, 2012

Get Fit With a Mini Trampoline: The Benefits

Get Fit With a Mini Trampoline: The Benefits


by Terry Bison


Anti-aging is a word that we are hearing more and more each day. Fortunately, it is not a trend and will stay with us through generations as the population does all it can to live longer, healthier and look better. With that said, people are always looking for better ways to exercise, including the trampoline. The benefits of exercising with trampolines are numerous.

To begin with, they are a lot of fun. People of all ages bounce around on them. Many athletes use the trampoline to perfect their skills in their respective sports, such as diving, gymnastics and even skiing. Many of these athletes use the trampoline to do various flips, twists, and somersaults.

As for the rest of us, they are used to lose weight. They help the individuals build muscle and strength. In addition to that, jumping on a trampoline ensures you get a great cardiovascular exercise. It can be used to jog on, benefiting from the cushion that does not apply any stress on any joints, including the knees and ankles. Jogging on hard surfaces causes damage to the joints and the feet as well.

In North America, the Inuit seem to be the first to bounce and toss on walrus skins. However, in Europe, there are signs that many tossed others on regular blankets. Modern trampolines are well built and very strong. The fabric is pulled tight and connected to coil springs. The springs then are attached to the metal frame.

In addition to these materials, foam pads and nets are also implemented to ensure safety for anyone who uses them. These have reduced the amount of injuries immensely and should be in place whenever using the trampoline. Depending on how you plan on using your trampoline, be sure it has the right safety features in place.

No matter what type of exercise regime you follow, adding the trampoline to it can have a huge impact on the amount of pounds you lose, how quickly you stand to lose them and can increase your muscle mass immensely. It is an all-around exercise apparatus that will leave you more than satisfied.




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