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Tips For Caring For A Trampoline

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We have tips for caring for a trampoline because whether you buy an inground or an above-ground trampoline you want to protect your investment in the trampoline and in the fun you have on it for as long as you can. Proper trampoline maintenance and care is important to protect it and also for safety reasons. Taking care of the trampoline will keep it safe for everyone who uses it.

The number one way to “protect” your investment is to ensure you’re investing in a trampoline that is of the highest quality.

Tips For Caring For A Trampoline

Here are basic trampoline care tips.

  1. Don’t jump on it if you’re wearing jewelry, belts or earrings. (In fact, wearing earrings, if you land on your head or ears could lead to an ear injury if the earring gets caught in the mat) Sharp objects can damage the jump surface.
  2. Don’t wear shoes. Either go barefoot or buy shoes designed for rebounding. If you jump barefoot you will be able to reap the benefits of rebounding.
  3. Clean the mat regularly. Clean off any debris. Clean the mat itself with warm soapy water. Rinse it well. Use a mat cover to protect it between use.
  4. If you have an above-ground trampoline, make certain it is set up on the level and flat ground. This will prevent it from tipping over.
  5. If possible, put your trampoline in a shaded area BUT make certain there are no overhanging obstacles that could cause injury (a roof overhang or tree branches) You can also use a UV protector on the jump mat to keep it from becoming brittle.
  6. Before the season is over for your jumping, winterize the trampoline. If possible dismantle your above-ground trampoline. If you can’t, then you need to ensure there is no snow build-up that can damage the mat. Clear snow off your inground mat as well. You will want to remove the net from both styles of trampolines. Snow on the mat will keep the mat wet and stretch it out and lead to mold buildup.

It’s not difficult to care for a trampoline, but it certainly is something you need to do on a regular basis to ensure its safety and longevity.

Call us if you have any questions about trampolines — inground or above ground — we can answer any questions you have about a trampoline purchase.

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.“Children learn through play and making it fun means they’ll have lots of practice developing skills. Whether you buy or borrow toys from your local toy library, they form an integral part in learning and a great way for families to spend time together.”

Pros And Cons Of In-ground Trampolines

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Will a trampoline detract from your backyard landscaping? Yes, if you get an above-ground trampoline. If you invest in an inground trampoline, it will blend in with your current landscaping and not interfere with any site lines. You will need to mow around your inground trampoline and that might be a concern when you’re buying a trampoline for your family. There are pros and cons of in-ground trampolines just as there are with any purchase you make, but being informed will help you make the right decision for your family.

Pros And Cons Of In-ground Trampolines

When you have an inground trampoline you will need to:

  1. Dig a hole for it
  2. Add a retaining wall
  3. Ensure there is proper drainage and ventilation
  4. Install the frame
  5. Add the springs and jump mat

When you buy from us you will make an investment in the entire inground trampoline kit and it will be delivered to your house.

Here are some of the differences between an in-ground and an above ground trampoline.

  1. In-ground trampolines look great, as mentioned
  2. You don’t have to worry about how to get onto and off of the trampoline
  3. It won’t tip over
  4. It won’t get blown over in a windstorm

What are some of the challenges of an inground trampoline?

  1. You can’t move it
  2. They cost more than the above ground and that cost includes the excavation
  3. It may not be as bouncy as the above ground because of less ventilation

Call us if you have any questions about trampolines — inground or above ground — we can answer any questions you have about a trampoline purchase.

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.“Children learn through play and making it fun means they’ll have lots of practice developing skills. Whether you buy or borrow toys from your local toy library, they form an integral part in learning and a great way for families to spend time together.”

Why Trampolines Are Fun For Adults

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When it comes to getting in shape and having fun at the same time, we get it! And why not? We have some tips for why trampolines are fun for adults and teenagers, too. Trampolines always look like so much fun when children are jumping around on them and there’s no reason you can’t join in!

Trampolines are ideal for exercising especially for someone who wants to get in shape without worrying about joint injury or pain. Rebounding offers a great cardio workout and it works your legs as well as your core. Older adults who may suffer from balance issues benefit from rebounding because of the core workout they provide.

Why Trampolines Are Fun For Adults

Jumping on a trampoline, for even thirty minutes a day gives an adult a full workout without even leaving the house.

What are some things you should look for when purchasing an inground or an above-ground trampoline?

  1. Where you will place the inground or above-ground trampoline will be one of the considerations when it comes to size. The size of the jump mat will also play a role in your freedom of movement when it comes to your rebounding workout.
  2. You can choose trampolines that are circular or rectangular. The shape may also be determined by the space you have for the trampoline.
  3. Your budget. Know how much you have to spend for your trampoline because that will help you determine the size and shape.
  4. Don’t forget to budget for spring covers and a net, among other trampoline accessories.
  5. An in-ground trampoline will require more work when it comes to installation as you will need to excavate a hole for it. Regardless of the type of trampoline you get, you may want to recruit friends and family to help with its construction.

Call us if you have any questions about trampolines — inground or above ground — we can answer any questions you have about a trampoline purchase.

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.“Children learn through play and making it fun means they’ll have lots of practice developing skills. Whether you buy or borrow toys from your local toy library, they form an integral part in learning and a great way for families to spend time together.”

15 Ways To Prevent Trampoline Injuries

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Trampolines are both fun and a great place to exercise and families continue to prize them. They are ideal for young and old and can be used to get into shape or to stay in shape if you’re already fit. Children love them and as long as they are used cautiously, they are safe and fun. There are 15 ways to prevent trampoline injuries as well as common sense tips.

There is no denying that there are trampoline injuries that occur annually and many of them could have been avoided with safety measures being in place.

15 Ways To Prevent Trampoline Injuries

What are some common trampoline injuries?

  1. Broken bones
  2. Sprains
  3. Strains
  4. Concussions
  5. Bruises
  6. Cuts and scrapes

Many of these injuries could have been prevented, by:

  1. Not letting people try stunts
  2. Landing on the frame or springs
  3. Landing the wrong way when jumping
  4. Jumping or falling off the trampoline

Here are ways to prevent trampoline – both above ground or in-ground trampolines.

  1. Use spring covers and pads
  2. Only allow one person at a time to jump on the trampoline
  3. Use a safety net
  4. Don’t place the trampoline near any overhead branches or roof overhangs
  5. Check the jump mat to ensure there are no rips or tears

Call us if you have any questions about trampolines — inground or above ground — we can answer any questions you have about a trampoline purchase.

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.“Children learn through play and making it fun means they’ll have lots of practice developing skills. Whether you buy or borrow toys from your local toy library, they form an integral part in learning and a great way for families to spend time together.”

Benefits Of Going Barefoot

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We’ve written before that you should always go barefoot when you’re on your in-ground or above-ground trampoline. Shoes could unintentionally rip the jump mat but more importantly, feeling the trampoline jump mat beneath your feet helps with the benefits you get from time spent on a trampoline. There are many benefits of going barefoot, and not just while you’re on the trampoline. 

When is the last time you’ve gone barefoot? Do you even go barefoot in your house? Can you remember the last time your bare feet touched the grass or the sand? Today’s society means we are usually wearing shoes and socks and in many ways wearing shoes makes your feet weaker.

Being barefoot brings physical as well as mental health benefits. Walking on the earth puts you in touch with the elements and makes you at one with nature and that is a great way to clear your mind and relax more than if you were walking with shoes and socks on.

Here are other reasons to go barefoot.

Without shoes, your body needs to rely on itself for physical balance. Your vestibular system – the part of your body that is responsible for your balance – helps stimulate neural connections and keeps you upright. As you age, balance is a crucial health element to focus on. Seniors who don’t have good balance are more prone to falls and broken bones that can lead to health declines and even death.

Kids usually love the feeling of grass and warm earth beneath their feet and toes. Health in the body begins from the ground up. If you have healthy feet you’re better able to run, bike and jump on your trampoline. Pediatricians may even recommend keeping your children shoeless for as long as possible when they are babies just to help them use and strengthen their feet.

It’s been said that people who go barefoot have an increased immunity. Getting stronger and being more active strengthens your immune system and being barefoot has been tied to that activity.

Call us if you have any questions about trampolines — inground or above ground — we can answer any questions you have about a trampoline purchase.

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.“Children learn through play and making it fun means they’ll have lots of practice developing skills. Whether you buy or borrow toys from your local toy library, they form an integral part in learning and a great way for families to spend time together.”

5 Ways To Get Fit On A Trampoline

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Do you want a way to get fit and healthier without joining a gym? Do you want to get fit and healthy in a way that won’t put stress and strain on your joints? If you answered “yes” then you will want to make an investment in an above-ground or an in-ground trampoline. Here are some tips and 5 ways to get fit on a trampoline.

Having your own trampoline means you have a space right in your backyard to get up and get moving. Also, when you spend even fifteen minutes on a trampoline every day you are helping strengthen your core, getting more fit and getting your blood flowing. If you’re new to exercise and fitness it might be best to talk with your doctor to ensure you’re healthy enough and to what he or she recommends when you being jumping on your trampoline.

Here are 5 reasons that rebounding on your in-ground or above-ground trampoline is a great fitness tool.

  1. Rebounding on a trampoline is a great way to move your entire body. Your legs get engaged when you land. Your arms are engaged because they are helping you keep your balance and you can spin them when you jump to engage them even further. Your core muscles will be engaged each time you land. As we age, core muscles can help prevent falls and that can help keep you healthier for a lifetime.
  2. Jumping on a trampoline helps you exercise but doesn’t put any stress or strain on your joints like running or even riding a bike might. Jumping also gives you a great cardio workout.
  3. You don’t need to be fit to start jumping on a trampoline and that’s the beauty of it. You could literally go from couch potato to fifteen minute a day rebounder. Also when you’re jumping on a trampoline your mind is getting a “workout” by relaxing while you’re jumping. Being weightless on the jump is a unique feeling.
  4. Rebounding could be a jumping off point to other physical activity or training you may be involved in. When you jump on the trampoline for about thirty minutes a day you can increase your endurance and that will translate to helping you swim, run, bike or play sports longer than you may have been able to in the past.
  5. When you’re healthier and more active you can ward off diseases. Keeping your circulation active improves your lymphatic health, increases cardio and heart strength and helps lower blood pressure. Rebounding could be the start of a healthy diet and lifestyle for a lifetime.

If you’ve been looking for a reason — or 5 — to invest in an above-ground or an in-ground trampoline, these five just might be what you were looking for!

Call us if you have any questions about trampolines — inground or above ground — we can answer any questions you have about a trampoline purchase.

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.“Children learn through play and making it fun means they’ll have lots of practice developing skills. Whether you buy or borrow toys from your local toy library, they form an integral part in learning and a great way for families to spend time together.”

Why Active And Unfettered Play Is Important

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Unstructured play is a great way to ensure your children are happy and healthy. There are times when structured play – playing board games or even hide and seek are fun – but there are other times when children just need to run and jump and play and an in-ground or an above-ground trampoline is the ideal place for that to happen. There are many reasons why active and unfettered play is important for your children.

So many children today stay indoors watching television or staring at computer screens and it’s up to parents and guardians to ensure they get out into the sunshine (or even the snow( and play. When children play they are not only physically active, but are also developing social skills and engaging their imagination and creativity. If you’ve ever watched a child dressed up in a costume you can see how their imaginations take over.

Active and unfettered play is important for kids.

  1. The research found that close to 100% of all parents agree their children should be allowed to play without structure because it helps them develop into happy, healthy humans.
  2. There needs to be time throughout the day for children to just run and jump and play and be creative. When your children jump on an in-ground or above-ground trampoline this play time is something they will definitely step away from the screens for.
  3. An in-ground or above-ground trampoline takes away barriers to fun, healthy exercise because jumping on a trampoline is an ideal way to get healthy without it seeming like exercise!
  4. Many children spend their free time plugged into devices and with childhood obesity on the rise, children need to get up, get out and have fun.
  5. When you have a trampoline, you can watch and enjoy your children without having to come up with ideas for playtime. Make sure you supervise their play.

Playtime is a great way for a child to burn off excess energy, could help with better sleep at night and it shows your child the importance of physical activity.

Call us if you have any questions about trampolines — inground or above ground — we can answer any questions you have about a trampoline purchase.

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.“Children learn through play and making it fun means they’ll have lots of practice developing skills. Whether you buy or borrow toys from your local toy library, they form an integral part in learning and a great way for families to spend time together.”

Five Questions To Ask Before You Buy A Trampoline

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Have your children been asking, “can we get a trampoline?” And now you’re at the point of starting to research whether you should get an in-ground or an above-ground trampoline, we have questions to ask to help you decide which type of trampoline to invest in. Here are the top five questions to ask before you buy a trampoline. 

If you’ve been looking for a way to offer your children a fun place to play in the backyard and if you’ve been interested in rebounding as a way to get fit and healthy, an in-ground or above-ground trampoline is the way to go. A trampoline is an investment that you want to research well enough to ensure you’re getting the best trampoline for your family and for your money.

Here are five questions to ask before you buy a trampoline.

  1. How will the in-ground or above-ground trampoline fit in your yard – both physically and aesthetically? An in-ground trampoline blends seamlessly into the landscaping, but an above ground will be a visible piece of equipment.
  2. How large do we need? The jumping surface – jump mat – and the overall size of the trampoline need to be considered. While only one person should be on the trampoline at a time, if you have children who are close in weight, they may be able to jump at the same time, but in most instances, jumping should be solo. The spring size will also be a consideration depending on the weight of the heaviest person who will use the trampoline.
  3. Ask whether the trampoline you’re purchasing comes with safety accessories like the safety enclosure and spring pad covers. Invest in safety equipment if it doesn’t come as part of the package.
  4. Will I be able to put the trampoline together myself or will I need to hire a professional? Many trampolines – both in-ground and above ground are a DIY project but it will go easier and more quickly if you recruit some friends and family to help with the installation. The in-ground trampoline will, naturally, require excavation of the hole and that may require hiring heavy equipment to dig the hole.
  5. What kind of warranty does the company I’m purchasing from offer and is it separate from the trampoline itself? Warranties and guarantees should be part of your overall research. You will also want to buy from a trusted and reputable trampoline company to help ensure they will be around if you should need replacement parts in the future.

A trampoline is fun for the entire family and is a place to get in shape even if you’re going from couch potato to ease into activity. Rebounding doesn’t put any stress on your bones and joints and is a great way to strengthen your core muscles and which helps with overall balance.

Call us if you have any questions about trampolines — inground or above ground — we can answer any questions you have about a trampoline purchase.

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.“Children learn through play and making it fun means they’ll have lots of practice developing skills. Whether you buy or borrow toys from your local toy library, they form an integral part in learning and a great way for families to spend time together”.

5 Unique In-Ground and Above Ground Trampoline Ideas

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Depending on where you live in the country, you may think you have to “close up” the trampoline for the winter. It doesn’t have to be the case though. Yes, you may take to the indoors in the winter to stay warm and cozy, but there are still bound to be some times you go outdoors and enjoy the cool, brisk weather. We have put together a list of 5 unique in-ground and above-ground trampoline ideas. 

Naturally, in the spring, summer and early autumn, the trampoline is an ideal place for fun and exercise. What do you do in the winter though?

5 Unique In-Ground and Above-Ground Trampoline Ideas

Here are some ideas to stay involved in your in-ground trampoline year-round.

1. Eat breakfast, lunch or dinner on the trampoline. Why not climb into the in-ground and enjoy a meal? Get fresh air and a change of atmosphere.
2. If it’s Halloween, dress up in your favorite costume and jump around on the trampoline. If your kids are like ours, they love to dress in costumes – whether a princess gown or a superhero costume – and run around the house, why not let them on the trampoline?
3. Hang blankets around the edges of your above-ground trampoline and crawl under and have a “blanket fort”? Play games in the fort. Eat lunch. Have a puppet show.
4. Grab some liquid chalk and let your kids get creative on the trampoline. You could even teach letters and numbers or just draw photos. Liquid chalk washes off easily with soap and water.
5. String fairy lights and have a nighttime party with the family. The lights add a twinkling bit of fun after the sun goes down.

In-ground and above-ground trampolines are fun for jumping, rebounding, exercising and just having fun together.

Call us if you have any questions about trampolines — inground or above ground — we can answer any questions you have about a trampoline purchase.

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.“Children learn through play and making it fun means they’ll have lots of practice developing skills. Whether you buy or borrow toys from your local toy library, they form an integral part in learning and a great way for families to spend time together”.

Trampoline Health Benefits For 2022

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Can you really get a good workout on a trampoline? How can jumping up and down be anything beneficial? You would be surprised at the benefits your body reaps from a rebounding workout. We have put together a list of trampoline health benefits for 2022 — whether you use an in-ground or an above-ground trampoline, here’s to your great health in the new year!

A trampoline workout gives you a full-body workout and all of that happens without a jarring impact on your bones, joints and muscles. You don’t even have to have a specific workout to gain benefits. Just get on and jump!

 Trampoline Health Benefits For 2022

In a nutshell, the health benefits from jumping on a trampoline occur because you generate g-forces and those help to burn fat and muscle quickly. Doing this — building muscle and burning fat — will firm up all parts of your body all while helping improve your balance and overall agility.

To back up these claims, a study conducted by NASA found that jumping on a trampoline is close to 70% more effective than jogging for thirty minutes. Another study performed by the American Council on Exercise found a trampoline workout of fewer than twenty-minutes will burn as many calories as running for six miles. And let’s face it, rebounding is a lot more fun than running, right!

Here are five additional benefits of getting a workout on your trampoline

  1. A jump mat will absorb close to 80% of the impact when you jump and will also buil musculokeletal and cardiovascular workout.
  2. Your circulation increases
  3. You will get better core strength from the full boday trampoline workout
  4. Jumping on a trampoline will increase the flow of lymphatic fluids in your body and this helps your immune system and helps cleanse your body of harmful waste
  5. When you run for a half an hour you will burn up to 300 calories (and inflict jarring potential damage) but when you bounce on a trampoline you will burn as many calories in a safer way.

It may not look like it, but a trampoline workout is a vigorous aerobic workout that your body will thank you for.

Call us if you have any questions about trampolines — inground or above ground — we can answer any questions you have about a trampoline purchase.

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.“Children learn through play and making it fun means they’ll have lots of practice developing skills. Whether you buy or borrow toys from your local toy library, they form an integral part in learning and a great way for families to spend time together”. 

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