What are the benefits of trampolining?

Trampolining is not only fun but a great way to exercise and keep fit! Trampolining is a low-impact workout that tones muscles and improves your co-ordination whist you bounce. NASA believes that “rebounding is the most efficient, effective form of exercise yet devised by man!”

Improved Health

Bouncing on a trampoline regularly can help increase your body’s metabolic rate and its ability to burn calories more efficiently. Exercise helps boost the activity of immune cells keeping the bodys natural defences high and reducing the chance of becoming unwell.

Cardiovascular Fitness

A study by NASA also found that “jumping on a trampoline can be up to 68% more effective than treadmill jogging”. Bouncing on a trampoline increases your heart rate which promotes weight loss as well as lots of other health benefits. Trampolining is regularly promoted as one of the best and most effective forms of exercises you can do!

Co-ordination

Whilst bouncing on a trampoline, you begin to improve your general balance and coordination, as well as developing an awareness of your body and how to control it whilst jumping. Improving your co-ordination and fine motor skills can assist in other sports that require hand-eye and general co-ordination. Gymnasts, acrobats and extreme sport enthusiasts also use trampolines to improve their aerial skills and tumbles.

Muscle Toning

Muscle tone can be improved and your body fat percentage reduced through regular trampolining. Regular exercise can also help improve posture and general muscle health. John Beer, Olympic coach to the British trampolining team, says: “Your core-stability muscles are almost constantly engaged to keep you stable and balanced, meaning a tauter, stronger stomach and lower back.”

Stress Relief

Exercising can help combat depression, anxiety and stress by increasing the amount of endorphins released by the brain. Regular rebounding sessions can help you relax, thus promoting better sleeping patterns and giving your more energy. Bouncing on a trampoline increases the circulation of oxygen around your body, making you more alert and improving mental performance.