Sunday, January 4, 2009

Fun And Fit Workouts With A Trampoline

By Jane Bracken

Lately I realized that my usual workout routine was a little boring. As a mother in my prime years, it is necessary for me to exercise in a manner that matches my lifestyle. Getting to the fitness center was difficult as well.

I have a friend who is in very good shape and I asked her how she manages to stay so fit. She suggested that I should work out at home each day on a little trampoline. Little did I know, but trampolines are one of the most fun and efficient ways to get a good workout.

Unlike other forms of exercise, trampolines give you a workout that is less risky and more effective. Popular exercises, like running can be a bit destructive to the body, leaving you with some all too common joint and muscle problems affecting your feet and your knees.

However, trampoline workouts provide a safer exercise alternative by allowing the trampoline to absorb the energy of repetitive movements, instead of your joints. When exercising with a trampoline the springs in the trampoline allow you get a full workout without the impact of running on hard surfaces.

Everyone knows that it's hard to keep children occupied and entertained. However, putting a trampoline in the backyard will keep kids busy for hours at a time. While they're having so much fun, kids don't even know that they're exercising at the time. Encouraging children to combine fun and exercise helps them to become healthy and active adults.

You may have seen some very big trampolines in the neighborsa yards before. One of my childhood friends, Billy S. had a trampoline that was 16 feet wide. Billy had more neighborhood friends than anyone else! These big trampolines are lots of fun and provide a good workout for both parents and kids alike.

But trampolines come in a variety of sizes. Many people find that a smaller trampoline with a handle makes for an ideal piece of home exercise equipment. A smaller trampoline can easily be carried, and stores away easily when not in use.

I feel wound up and excited to go about my every day routine after a trampoline workout. We all know that it is important to stay fit, but finding the proper workout regimen that satisfies our needs can be difficult. I, for one, am grateful to my friend for giving me this great advice, and I anticipate a long life of fit and fun workouts on my trampoline. - 16004

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