Trampolines have come a
long way since 1934 when it was first utilized for astronaut training and is a
lot of fun for the family whether indoors or outdoors. Also known as
rebounding, trampoline games keep you fit as it tones your muscles, improves
flexibility, enhances muscle response time and assures good balance. Trampoline
jumping is a type of plyometrics exercise and how it works is that it uses the
greatest amount of force in the shortest amount of time, bringing about
powerful muscle contraction. Jumping on a trampoline also increases your heart
rate and gives you a good cardio vascular workout. The constant up and down and
change in gravity stimulates all the cells in your body and makes for a good
workout.
On the negative side, while
it may be able to beat indoor boredom there is also danger for both children
and adults as it can create neck and head injuries or jumping on the perimeter
and falling off the trampoline with serious sprains and fractures or even a
broken neck. It has been said that trampolines should never be made part of
regular equipment on outdoor playgrounds or at home as trampoline games will
soon necessitate increased home insurance premiums.
The benefits of trampoline
jumping
·
It burns calories
and contributes to weight loss
·
Muscle
strengthening assists in the increase of metabolism and burns fat
·
Trampoline games
for 20 to 30 minutes, three or four times a week will start to show great
results
·
It is beneficial
for senior citizens who want to remain fit
·
It improves self
esteem as a result of feeling great
·
It is a low
impact workout and great for those who are out of shape.
·
You have
increased bone density which helps to prevent broken or fractured bones
·
You also have
improved balance and co ordination from playing trampoline games, which all add
up to good physical and mental health.
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