Jump your Way to Fitness - On a Trampoline!

I'll be honest, when I first heard about getting fit on a trampoline I probably laughed. It sounds ridiculous. I mean, jumping up and down, come on!

However, I believe this is a case of don't knock it, til you try it.

Benefits of Jumping on a Trampoline

-Like jump rope, jumping quickly raises the heart rate and burns calories. The trampoline offers more than the rope because there is almost no impact. This makes jumping easier on the hips and knees.

-Jumping tones the legs and glutes by gentle body weight resistance. This builds long toned muscles and strengthens joints and ligaments without too much impact, pressure or bulking up.

-While you jump, you have to keep your balance. This recruits the core muscles for an ab workout. Jump and twist for a greater emphasis on the abdominal region.

-The trampoline is used to rehabilitate lower body injuries in physiotherapy clinics. The gentle strength building is great for after surgery or injury. (Just double check with your doctor/physiotherapist before trying it out, okay?)

-It's fun. Oh my is it ever fun!

I don't think the trampoline can be a primary method of losing weight, building muscle and staying fit. I can't imagine being on one for more than 10 minutes at a time. *gets dizzy* However, it IS an amazing supplemental tool. For less than $50 for a new one (and even less used!) it's a great piece of home equipment to try.

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