This is a guest post by John from King Trampolines.
In this post I will explain the benefits of using a mini trampoline for weight loss and exercise. In 1980 NASA performed a study about the effectiveness of bouncing on a trampoline and the results were outstanding:
“… for similar levels of heart rate and oxygen consumption, the magnitude of the biomechanical stimuli is greater with jumping on a trampoline than with running” Journal of Applied Physiology 49(5): 881-887, 1980
So the great thing about a trampoline is they are fun as well as giving you a workout. Because you have so much fun whilst bouncing on a trampoline you probably don’t realise you are improving your cardiovascular levels and burning fat at the same time, for this reason trampolines have a major advantage over traditional forms of exercise.
So why is a mini trampoline a good form of exercise?
• Low Impact on joints – Trampoline bouncing produces relatively low impact on your joints, much less than jogging or running. This is because the force applied when you land on the trampoline mat is absorbed into the surrounding springs of the trampoline.
• Improves blood circulation – the exercise of bouncing up and down increases blood circulation and helps strengthen the heart muscle
• Reduces stress and tension – As you may or may not know bouncing on a trampoline can reduce stress and tension, the fun exercise releases endorphins in your brain (produced by your pituitary gland) this gives you a natural high, similar to an adrenaline rush.
• Helps Tone Muscle – whilst you bounce up and down on the trampoline your muscles contract, the more times you bounce the more times your muscles will contract causing them to strengthen and define. A trampoline will help tone your legs, thighs, back and stomach.
• Aids weight loss – of course the number one reason people start exercise programs is to lose weight. The cardio activity caused by bouncing on a trampoline will help aid weight loss.
• Stimulates the brain – Any exercise that makes you sweat will most likely have released enough endorphins (mentioned above) to help stimulate your brain. This stimulation helps you get a “clear head” and helps you stay focused.
• Improves Balance and coordination – because the mat of a trampoline is constantly changing you have to adjust your body’s centre of gravity to stay upright on the trampoline.
• Improves posture – have you ever noticed when performing exercise it helps you improve your posture, well bouncing on a trampoline does the same thing.
Okay where can I buy a mini trampoline?
The good news is you don’t have to stretch your wallet to purchase a mini trampoline, of course my site recommends places to buy mini trampolines in the United States, Canada & in the United Kingdom. Giving you an average price you can expect to pay (but again don’t worry as they are not expensive).
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