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Month: October 2019

Pre-Storm Trampoline Care

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As of this article writing, there are many storms brewing across the United States. In New York, for example, there are gale force winds predicted and gusts of wind up to 70mph predicted. If you have an above ground trampoline this could wreak havoc on your trampoline and even lead to property damage — yours or a neighbors! We have put together some pre-storm trampoline care tips.

When you know there is a storm coming you can prepare for it. Not all storms give you advance warning though, but when you know your area of the country is prone to weather events, it makes sense to care for your inground or above ground trampoline as though a storm is imminent at any time… because it might be!

Pre-Storm Trampoline Care

Batten down the hatches! Depending on the type of storm that’s being predicted you may need to, or want to, anchor the trampoline and lower the side safety enclosure. The amount of wind being predicted may lead to more drastic measures and you may want to lower the trampoline or move it to an enclosed space. If the wind gets under the trampoline it will lift it and send it sailing. An airborne trampoline can cause property damage and even has the potential to cause injury to humans or pets.

Cover the jump mat. Whether you have an above ground or an inground trampoline, make certain the jump mat is covered. Protect it from projectiles that may be taken aloft in the upcoming storm.

Cover the springs. This is especially important if you have an inground trampoline. If the springs are covered you will keep debris out of the jump pit and that will make it safer for jumping once the storm has passed. While it is unlikely that a branch or other projectile can get under the springs and jump mat and cause damage or injury — you just, honestly, never know.

After the storm has passed, go and inspect the trampoline for any storm damage. Don’t let anyone jump on the trampoline until it has been inspected for safety. An above ground trampoline — if not properly taken care of before the storm, could have suffered leg damage and you don’t want to have anyone jumping if that is the case.

If you’re thinking about getting an above ground or an inground trampoline this year, give us a call. Let’s talk about the best trampoline for you, your family and your budget.

 

How Can You Get Healthy On A Trampoline?

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Getting healthy and fit should be part of everyone’s routine, but getting to the gym, finding time to work out and paying the fees for a gym membership doesn’t make it easy. How can you get healthy on a trampoline? And why should you get healthy on a trampoline? There are many reasons!

If you have an inground or an above ground trampoline in the backyard you are getting fresh air and sunshine and you don’t have to fight the crowds or wait for machines at the gym. In as few as thirty minutes per day you can get as healthy on a trampoline as you can by running or biking. Note: rebounding on a trampoline is healthier on your bones and joints than is running.

How Can You Get Healthy On A Trampoline?

Here are a few more reasons to consider investing in an inground or an above ground trampoline.

  1. Cushioning for your joints. When you run you are jarring your bones and joints. Jumping on a trampoline is a non-impact exercise.
  2. Strengthen your heart and cardiovascular system. When you jump for only ten minutes a day you can strengthen the muscles responsible for a heart-healthy body.
  3. You’ll have more energy. The more you exercise, the more you will want to exercise — if that exercise takes place on your trampoline! When you jump on a trampoline you are getting more oxygen in your blood stream and this will make you more alert and more energetic.
  4. Jumping on a trampoline helps you with your coordination and balance. Coordination and balance are crucial as we age to help prevent falls and broken bones.

If “getting in shape” is on your to-do list, give us a call and let’s talk about your trampoline needs!

If you’re thinking about getting an above ground or an inground trampoline this year, give us a call. Let’s talk about the best trampoline for you, your family and your budget.

What’s The Ideal Age To Use A Trampoline?

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What’s the ideal age to use a trampoline? Medical professionals almost universally agree that a child should be at least six-years-old before they should jump on a trampoline. Yes, you could let your little one walk around and get a feel for the trampoline before then, but don’t allow them to get airborne.

Children should get physical activity, but jumping on a trampoline, when they are younger than six can lead to a serious injury. Young children don’t have the awareness of their bodies nor do they have the coordination necessary to safely jump on an inground or an above ground trampoline.

What’s The Ideal Age To Use A Trampoline?

When your children begin jumping on the family trampoline, parents and other responsible adults need to take precautions to keep them free from injury.

Here are some trampoline safety tips:

  • Until they are at least six-years-old, they can jump lightly on the trampoline, but no high jumps and definitely (no matter the age) no back or front flips.
  • Only one child at a time can jump on the trampoline. It is too easy for two, or more, children to get jumping and bump into one another. That collision can cause serious injury.
  • You need to inspect the trampoline and all of its parts before anyone jumps on it. Inspect the mat for any rips or tears and make certain the springs are fully and completely covered.
  • If you have an above ground trampoline, remove the ladders to remove the lure of the trampoline from younger children.
  • When you buy a trampoline, make certain you are getting one that is the best your money can buy. Buy an inground or above ground trampoline from a trampoline dealer who has a reputation in the industry and who sells high-quality US made components.

If you want to get in shape and have fun with your family, give us a call and let’s talk trampolines!

If you’re thinking about getting an above ground or an inground trampoline this year, give us a call. Let’s talk about the best trampoline for you, your family and your budget.

Autumn Trampoline Care

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Do you keep your inground or above ground trampoline available for use year-round? If so, you may want to practice some autumn trampoline care that will help you use it safely and to protect the trampoline equipment and the jump mat as well.

There is really no reason you can’t use your trampoline year-round — if you live in an area of the country that isn’t plagued with snow and ice. If you live in the northeast, for example, jumping on your trampoline when the jump mat has been frozen or is covered in snow could lead to its tearing and to it not being as jumpable as it would be if it wasn’t stiff from cold and ice. If you live in the frozen areas of the country you may need to resign yourself to not using your trampoline in the winter.

Autumn Trampoline Care

Caring for your trampoline in the autumn months could simply mean you’re spending more time cleaning off the cover before you jump on.

  1. Clean off the cover. If the cover of the trampoline has leaves and dirt and other debris on it, make sure you clean off the cover before you remove it. If you simply pull the cover off, the debris will fall on to the jump mat and you don’t want that. Use a soft brush or broom to remove dirt and debris.
  2. Clear off standing water before you remove the cover. In many areas of the country, autumn means a lot of rain. If your cover has standing water on it, get rid of the water — you can use a shop vac to remove the standing water. Again, you want to protect the jump mat from the standing water.
  3. If your area of the country is prone to high windstorms, you will want to make sure your trampoline is anchored — this is especially true for an above ground trampoline. If the wind gets under the trampoline it will lift it up, send it airborne and potentially damage it and the property it hits.

  When you’re not on the trampoline make sure it is properly and completely covered. Cover the springs and check the trampoline and its components before any autumn storms blow through and after the storm has passed.

Unless there has been a freeze you should be able to rebound on your trampoline during the crisp, cool months of autumn.

If you’re thinking about getting an above ground or an inground trampoline this year, give us a call. Let’s talk about the best trampoline for you, your family and your budget.

 

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