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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.”

5 reasons trampolines are healthier than jogging

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Would you rather… jog or run or would you prefer to have fun and rebound, feel weightless and land without pain or injury? We know! You’d rather be on an inground or an above-ground trampoline! Rebounding is healthier than jogging for many reasons. There are 5 reasons trampolines are healthier than jogging and we bet you can add even more!

Did you know: you could burn more calories when you jump on a trampoline/rebound than when you hit the road and jog? Rebounders — trampoline jumpers — explain that using an in-ground or above-ground trampoline is healthier and less risky to bones and joints than running.

Why is rebounding healthier?

  1. It’s fun
  2. It doesn’t feel like exercise
  3. Burn as many calories rebounding in ten minutes than on a thirty minute jog
  4. You won’t risk injury
  5. Even if you’re suffering arthritis or other joint pain, rebounding could be safer — ask your doctor to be sure

5 reasons trampolines are healthier than jogging 

Rebounders realize when they are on a trampoline they uncovered these get-healthier reasons:

  1. Your knees won’t risk injury on a trampoline because you’re landing on a soft surface
  2. Your lymphatic system benefits from rebounding
  3. You burn more calories in a shorter time
  4. Jumping helps with balance and coordination and that is useful as we age. When jumping on a trampoline you’re landing on an unsteady surface and those causes more of your core muscles to engage to help keep your balance and keep you upright. Astronauts use trampolines when they return from space and the zero gravity environment to ease their muscles back into gravity.
  5. Baby boomers and seniors or anyone who has not been active can benefit from a rebounding workout without risk of injury. It’s a great way to ease back into activity and get in shape.

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

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”. 

3 Ways To Get Bathing Suit Ready

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Get fit quick. It may seem like it’s too good to be true, but you can quickly and easily and safely, by using these 3 ways to get bathing suit ready. The in-ground trampoline professionals understand that many people get trampolines because they want to get in shape but don’t want to jog or ride bikes or do other outdoor workouts.

But when they think about exercise they may never have thought about jumping also known as rebounding on a trampoline. If you work full time and want to find time to get exercise into your busy life, jumping on an in-ground or above-ground trampoline could be the ticket to greeting summer in a bathing suit!

You don’t even have to spend a lot of time on a trampoline to reap the benefits. Why is trampoline exercise so great?

  1. It’s a workout that doesn’t feel like a workout
  2. Rebounding is fun and can lighten your mood
  3. The risk of injury or aggravating a joint issue is slim

3 Ways To Get Bathing Suit Ready

Have you ever considered a trampoline — above ground or in-ground as a piece of exercise equipment?

  1. Rebounding is great exercise for sedentary individuals.
  2. Rebounding is ideal if you have a joint or muscle issue and running or riding a bike or working out at the gym will aggravate the injury.
  3. You could jump on a trampoline as part of a physical therapy course of recovery (as long as your doctor approves it)
  4. Exercising on a trampoline doesn’t feel like exercise and that makes it enjoyable. You can do this right in your own backyard- that means not losing more precious family time or having to drive to a gym.
  5. Fitness gurus tout the benefits of trampoline exercises because it helps maintain health and lifts your mood.
  6. Jumping is fun. When you’re weightless you help your lymphatic system: rebounding is more beneficial for your health than you may imagine.
  7. For aging adults or those suffering from stability issues, rebounding builds up stability and leg and core strength and this could prevent falls.

Talk with your doctor and ease yourself back into a workout routine by investing in and spending time on a trampoline!

Call us if you have any questions about trampolines — inground or above ground — give us a call! We can answer any other questions you have about a trampoline purchase — inground or above ground.

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 to jump on a trampoline

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If you have ever jumped on an inground or an above ground trampoline you may not think you need to know how to jump on a trampoline. You get on. You jump. End of story, right? Well, learning how to safely jump will help you jump without risk of injury and to glean the most benefits from the rebounding.

Practice makes perfect when jumping on a trampoline. You don’t need to be training for the Olympics to want to get the best height and cleanest landing. When you learn to jump on a trampoline, you will master a practice that will help build muscles, joint strength and help with overall balance.

How to jump on a trampoline

Trampolines have seen a rapid increase in sales and in families wanting one for their very own. Whether you get an inground or an above ground trampoline and whether it’s for your children, or you or both, working on your vertical leap is fun!

Here are tips:

  1. Know how much your individual body can take. You may need to condition yourself for the vertical leap and its landing and may need to work on your cardio before you spend a lot of time rebounding
  2. Focus the attention on your calf and quads when you push off and when you land
  3. If you want to increase your calf muslces do some off-trampoline exercises like standing on your tip toes or squats
  4. Strong, healthy ankles will help you with your rebounding and landing, too. Do lunges or leg hops to strengthen your ankles
  5. Consider your intial times on the trampoline to be intermittent training. Rebound one day, take a day off, rebound the next.

Jumping on a trampoline is an exercise that allows you to work your lungs and get cardio all without risk of injury because you’re hitting the hard pavement with every step. Ask your doctor, but he or she will likely tell you that rebounding is a great exercise even for someone who has been sedentary.

Call us if you have any questions about trampolines — inground or above ground — give us a call! We can answer any other questions you have about a trampoline purchase — inground or above ground.

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.

6 Reasons Trampoline Exercise is Great!

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You know that exercising is important to your health. There is no doubt about that, right? That’s why we have put together 6 reasons trampoline exercise is great! There are many reasons people don’t exercise and they include:

  1. Being so out of shape that exercising is painful and injurious
  2. Not knowing where to start
  3. The weather is too hot and it can be dangerous (those who live in Arizona understand that.  

Because exercise is critical to health and because you want to do it in a safe manner, there are reasons to exercise on an in-ground trampoline. As with any exercise, talk with your physician to ensure it is safe and that you’re healthy enough to undertake this type of exercise — we bet your doctor will approve of a low to no-impact workout. 

6 Reasons Trampoline Exercise is Great!

  1. You won’t suffer knee or hip pain when you jump on a trampoline. Rebounding is “softened” by the trampoline taking your weight.
  2. When you workout on a trampoline you wont have to take days off or need downtime between workouts because you won’t be suffering any pain from the workout like you might from jogging or lifting weights.
  3. Low impact workouts are ideal for anyone who is just starting to workout and for anyone of any age.
  4. When rebounding you experience euphoria because you’re so weightless while you’re in the air. Rebounding also strengthens the lymphatic system and helps move and remove toxins from the body.
  5. You won’t dread a trampoline workout because it’s not painful and it’s fun.
  6. We can almost guarantee that when you buy a trampoline that you will continue to use it — unlike many home gym sets ups which get discarded and forgotten.
  7. Another benefit is that you’ll be outdoors and just being in nature has a beneficial effect on your mood and your health!

Talk with us about buying an in-ground trampoline.  

Call us if you have any questions about trampolines — inground or above ground — give us a call! We can answer any other questions you have about a trampoline purchase — inground or above ground.

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 Best? In-ground Or Above Ground Trampolines?

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This may seem like a question you can’t answer. What’s best? In-ground or above ground trampolines? It’s like asking who’s your favorite child, right? We put together a short list of benefits and challenges to both so you can make an informed decision when making a purchase of a trampoline — in-ground or above ground.

If you’re new to trampolines and perhaps haven’t even ever seen an in-round model, this will be a great 101 type article for you!

What’s Best? In-ground Or Above Ground Trampolines?

Here are a few things to think about when comparing one trampoline style to another.

  1. The bounce height. If you’re looking for pure height then the above ground model is what you want and the reason for that is that you already start out higher above ground than with an in-ground style. You can certainly get good height on an in-ground trampoline — make sure you follow installation instructions and that the airflow between the ground and the jump mat follow the installation guidelines.
  2. Aesthetically speaking, an above ground trampoline may be seen as an intrusion in your backyard. If you live in a neighborhood that has HOA regulations, it may not allow you to have an above ground trampoline. An in-ground trampoline blends in with the landscaping and is almost invisible.
  3. Both above ground and in-ground trampolines require set up and assembly. An above ground may be easier and quicker to set up because you take it out of the box and put it together. An in-ground trampoline will require excavation of the hole into which the trampoline will sit.
  4. An in-ground trampoline may be safer than above ground styles because you are closer to the ground from the get-go. No matter which type of trampoline you invest in you want to buy as much and as high a quality of safety accessories as possible.
  5. The maintenance and upkeep of trampolines vary on whether they are in-ground or above ground. In-ground models have their frames underground so they don’t rust as quickly, but if you’re worried about the weight of snow — an in-ground model may be more of a concern. Although, with both styles you will want to clear the snow off rather than let it pile up and have the continual weight damage the springs or jump mats. You will also want to cover the springs and the jump mat to protect them from the elements.

If you’re looking for a trampoline based on price, you may find that an above ground model is less expensive and will cost less to install because you’re not excavating a space for it.

There are unique advantages and disadvantages, none of which are difficult to overcome — it is just a matter of your personal preference.

Call us if you have any questions about trampolines — inground or above ground — give us a call! We can answer any other questions you have about a trampoline purchase — inground or above ground.

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 To Have A Happy Halloween This Year

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Boooooo! Do you hear the children running around your neighborhood waiting for their trick or treat treats? Well, this year may be different and there may not be as many children knocking on doors for candy, but if you are going to take your children around, we have tips on how to have a happy Halloween this year.

Don’t let your children miss out on the fun of dressing up in a costume and knocking on doors for treats! As adults we think, “why not just go to the store and buy some candy.” But as a child, dressing up and being outside in the dark and knocking on doors is a thrill.

How To Have A Happy Halloween This Year

Even if you’re not going to let your little ghouls and goblins walk around the neighborhood this year, you may have relatives who live close who will offer up some candy.

There may be people in your neighborhood who will be planning a way to socially distance and give children candy.

Trunk or treats are popular. Individuals decorate their car trunks, fill it with candy and treats then gather in a central location. The children can then visit each vehicle and grab a treat. That’s a great way to have fun and be safe.

Once you’re done trick or treating, why not set up a few lighted pumpkins in the backyard and spend some time together on the family trampoline! What a great way to wrap up a fun evening.

Call us if you have any questions about trampolines — inground or above ground — give us a call! We can answer any other questions you have about a trampoline purchase — inground or above ground.

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.

Reasons To Take Off Your Shoes Every Day!

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Walking barefoot is something that medical professionals and practitioners of yoga tout as healthy. Many people believe that walking barefoot is better for balance and it certainly helps ground you to the earth. We have reasons to take off your shoes every day and one of those reasons is simply to feel the earth beneath your feet and to enjoy the feeling and connection.

Many people are feeling disconnected right now — coronavirus and being isolated from friends, family and even co-workers is leading to many people feeling lonely and that can lead to feelings of depression. Even children today seem to be put into shoes as soon as they take their first steps. While a child may need support on his or her ankles to help with walking, in many cases, the child may be more apt to stay upright if their feet are firmly on the ground!

Be one with nature means by trodding without shoes. Remember a time when your feet were as tough as shoe leather because when you were younger you went barefoot as often as you could?

Because we are always in shoes, our feet struggle to climb on rocks, step on pebbles or may be too sensitive to even walk comfortably on grass.

Reasons To Take Off Your Shoes Every Day!

When you’re on a trampoline, you should definitely do so sans shoes! Jumping on a trampoline with shoes can damage the jump mat. Jumping with socks on could make it too slippery and you could land improperly. If you truly don’t want to be barefoot, look for thin soled shoes with rubber soles to keep you from falling.

Here are more reasons to take your shoes off on the trampoline.

  1. Feeling the earth beneath your toes will help you have better balance.
  2. Barefoot walking helps your vestibular system — your balance. Crucial for an aging population.
  3. Your feet are an indicator of your health. This is especially true for diabetics as they may suffer foot issues.
  4. Keeping your feet healthy starts when you’re young and goes throughout your life.
  5. A little dirt won’t do you in! Walking barefoot stimulates the nervous system and this helps improve immunity.

Rebounding barefoot on a trampoline lets you enjoy the sun-warmed trampoline mat beneath your feet, helps your balance and improves your health. Here’s to barefoot jumping!

Call us if you have any questions about trampolines — inground or above ground — give us a call! We can answer any other questions you have about a trampoline purchase — inground or above ground.

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.

Trampolines As Therapy

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Let’s face it. Life is stressful! The coronavirus pandemic has lead to so many changes in our lives. We aren’t working. We are homeschooling our children. Going to a grocery store is an ordeal fraught with stress and anxiety. We believe that trampolines as therapy is a real thing.

Why? When you’re doing any form of activity you are getting healthy. Activity lowers stress levels. Working out takes your mind off the stressors of the day. Rebounding on an in-ground or above ground trampoline is just plain fun!

Rebounding, though has therapeutic benefits in that jumping helps move toxins through and out your body. Exercise of any form gets your heart pumping and a good cardio workout is key to health. Rebounding is fun!

When you’re jumping and are airborne you just feel great. Being weightless for those brief moments before you land gently on a jump mat makes you feel like a kid again!

Did you know that many people think that Eskimos were the original “developers” of trampolines? It’s thought that Eskimos used walrus skin to toss people into the air for fun and that turned into the trampolines we know today. We don’t know if it’s true but we like the idea of that story!

Having a trampoline in the yard or an in-ground trampoline in the garden has been a must-have accessory for those homebound families. It makes sense — you’re spending more time at home and you don’t want to spend all of it staring at a screen. A trampoline is a way to bond with your family, spend time with them when they are rebounding and it’s a way to get in shape without risk of an injury.

Trampolines As Therapy

  1. Rebounding can be therapeutic.
  2. Jumping on a trampoline is fun
  3. Having a trampoline is a cost-effective family fun accessory
  4. Exercising will help you face the stresses of the coronavirus pandemic and to get in shape
  5. Jumping increases your body’s blood flow and increases the availability of oxygen in your body (this is ideal when faced with an illness)
  6. Lymphatic circulation is improved
  7. Jumping strengthens your muscles and joints and your balance (necessary when we age)

Know what type of trampoline you’d like — in-ground or above ground. Decide where you will place the trampoline (make sure there are no overhead obstacles) Choose the side of trampoline and whether you want a round one or a rectangle one.

Don’t sit inside the house and be stressed and anxious during the coronavirus pandemic, get out and get jumping!

If you have any questions about trampolines — inground or above ground — give us a call! We can answer any other questions you have about a trampoline purchase — inground or above ground.

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.

Rebounding

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What is rebounding? Rebounding is a form of exercise and physical therapy executed on a trampoline. Rebounding is commonly used to help children with limited mobility and those who suffer from neurological disorders. In addition, rebounding is a commonly used therapy for autism and down syndrome.

Rebounding therapy involves a series of movements done on the trampoline. The trampoline surface provides a low level of resistance, that gradually helps build muscle strength and increase balance. It provides a much more forgiving surface than the hard ground. It is also fun way to get in some exercise!

With a ground level trampoline system there is an extra measure of security. Rebounding and other trampoline exercises can be done with out the fear of falling from trampoline surface to the ground. An in ground trampoline system also offers the ability to easily access the trampoline surface, and it eliminates the chance of children crawling under the trampoline surface.

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