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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.”

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.”

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”. 

Beat the heat on your trampoline

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Summer will be here soon enough or if you live in an area of the country where you’re blessed with almost year-round summer and trampoline weather the in-ground and above-ground trampoline experts have tips for how to beat the heat on your trampoline.

One of the biggest tips is to stop jumping in the hottest hours of the day where you live. In most areas of the country the hottest times are between 10 am and 4 pm. Jumping during those hours could lead to sunburn and that will certainly take away some of the fun of having jumped! To prevent sunburn, wear sunblock, wear a hat and wear long sleeved shirts.

Beat the heat on your trampoline

You can add water — with caution. The water will make the jump mat slippery so it’s best if you wear trampoline shoes to help you get traction. Sprinkle water from the hose onto the jump mat and let the splashing water cool you down. Add some water-filled balloons and have a water balloon fight on the trampoline. Make sure if there is more than one person on the trampoline that they are approximately the same weight so there are no crash accidents.

Add a shade on top of the trampoline safety net. This is likely only going to work for those youngest and shortest jumpers in the family. The sunshade will keep the sun from beating down on your shortest jumpers and lets them get in some jump time even if it’s hot, hot, hot.

Stay hydrated. Jumping on a trampoline may not seem like exercise, but it is and because of that you need to stay hydrated, especially if you’re out in the sun. Keep water bottles close by and ensure everyone is drinking regularly.

If you don’t want to jump on the trampoline in the heat of the day, drape blankets around the edges of the trampoline and crawl under and have a trampoline fort picnic!

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”. 

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”. 

Learn About 4 Types Of Trampolines

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In this article, we want to explore the 4 types of trampolines although what we sell and recommend are the in-ground and above-ground trampolines that we sell, it is always interesting to get more insight into the trampoline world (at least we think so!)

What is a trampoline?

It is a structure, above or in-ground, that has a taut piece of fabric that stretches over a steel frame and is held tight with springs. With the right jump mat and springs, a person who uses a trampoline rebounds — jumps — high in the air and lands on a soft, bouncy surface. Rebounding is a wonderful feeling because you are floating weightless for a few seconds.

When it comes to trampolines there are several uses:

  1. Recreational
  2. Competetive
  3. Mini
  4. Water

Learn About 4 Types Of Trampolines

A recreational trampoline — in-ground or above ground — is what we sell and are what you see in your backyard. They are made with waterproof canvasas and springs that are resistant to rust and the weather. You can buy a round or a rectangle trampoline although there are other shapes. The size you will want for your home use will be contingent on the weight of the heaviest person who will use it and the size of the space you have to devote to it.

A competitive trampoline is sturdier than a home use one and is made from a specially developed jump mat fabric. Most of these are portable and lightweight making it easy for an athlete to pack it and take it with them so they can work out on it no matter where they are. A competitive trampoline is typical of a standard shape and size and has springs that are more tightly coiled than recreational trampolines.

A mini trampoline is, as the name implies, smaller than a traditional trampoline. It is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use when space is limited. A mini trampoline offers the user the benefit of a great aerobic workout even though they are not going overly high in the air.

A water trampoline is popular and is used on the water. It is an inflatable tube that floats on the surface of the water and the user jumps on the surface (hopefully without falling into the water!)

No matter what type of trampoline you’re buying, there are safety rules you need to follow at all times to keep everyone safe.

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”. 

The Benefits Of Trampoline Safety Pads

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Safety always needs to be front of mind when you are buying an inground or an above-ground trampoline. We talk to our customers about the benefits of trampoline safety pads and how they should be considered crucial pieces of equipment.

The safety pads on a trampoline are a protective device to keep jumpers from getting injured on the trampoline springs. The safety pads cover the springs and keep everyone who uses the trampoline safe from injuries — even so, you still need to ensure everyone who uses the trampoline jumps responsibly.

Look for in-ground or above-ground trampoline spring safety pads are made of PVC vinyl instead of polyethylene because PVC vinyl is more resistant to the effects of UV rays — from the sun — to which most trampolines are subjected to daily.

The Benefits Of Trampoline Safety Pads

Look for trampoline spring safety pads that are at least 0.25″ to 0.5″ thick as that is both economical and provides ample safety. There are thicker pads available, they will cost more, and will offer a higher level of protection and should be taken into consideration when making the purchase.

Talk with us about the benefits of safety pads and which pads are the correct ones for the in-ground or above ground trampoline you are purchasing from us or one of our trusted vendors. Ask us about budget-friendly, but safe, safety pads and other accessories to keep everyone who uses the trampoline safe when they are rebounding.

Consider paying a little more for the highest quality and thickness of safety pads that fit your budget and the level of safety you’re looking for with your trampoline.

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”. 

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