Exercise Trampoline
The exercise trampoline, also called the mini trampoline, is used by people as an alternative to jogging to work off their fat and keep fit. Twenty to thirty minutes on the exercise trampoline every day can do wonders for one's metabolism. Rebounding on the trampoline helps people get a good workout without straining their joint muscles, and brings back sweet memories of being a kid jumping up and down on the bed.
Jogging on hard surfaces stresses particular joints, which damages them. Rebounding allows gravity to pull equally on each joint, causing no damage.
Rebounding on the trampoline is also beneficial for the lymphatic system in the body. Lymph is part of the waste management and immune system of the body, containing white blood cells and carrying away waste matter produced by the cells. The lymphatic system consists of vessels, just like the cardiovascular system, but there is no heart to pump the lymph throughout the body. Instead, it depends on the movement of the body for circulation. Without exercise, lymph moves very slowly, leaving the cells with no way of being rid of its own waste. This leads to arthritis, cancer and other degenerative diseases. The vertical movement of rebounding up and down speeds up the movement in the lymph vessels in the arms, legs and torso by 15 to 30 times.
The mini trampoline has a diameter of three feet and a height of nine inches. Most exercise trampolines are round, which is safer because the weight is distributed equally on the edges of the trampoline while jumping. However, there are also square trampolines on the market, which are easier to maneuver into and across yards. Trampolines which retail for prices from US$ 30 to US$ 70 are poorly constructed, because they tend to become frayed, and their springs are of low quality. They are unsafe and can cause damage to the joints. A good-quality exercise trampoline retails for US$ 150 to US$ 200, and can be found in most sports equipment stores. For first-time buyers, stores like Sports Authority are good choices, as the clerks there can answer all their questions and tell them about other customers’ experiences so that they can find a good trampoline that suits them. Of course, when buying a trampoline, customers should take their own weight into account as well.
Trampolines are inexpensive, unlike most workout equipment, and a trampoline at home removes the need to go to a gym regularly. They are also very portable, and are small enough that they can be folded up and put away after use. They are also very safe because, unlike recreational trampolines, they lie low to the ground and are only meant for rebounding.
There are several trampoline manufacturers, such as Jumpking, Hedstrom, AirMaster, Jumpsport and Needak. Most of their trampolines have heavy-grade steel frames with hinges made through a high-tech welding process. The fabric is industrial-grade polypropylene or Permatron, which has heavy-duty edge-banding on both its top and bottom surfaces.
Trampolines can be easily used even by those with knee problems. Exercise trampolines are not used for high jumping, and the pressure on the knees is greatly reduced. Trampoline jumping also helps to improve the capacity of the lungs, and improves the circulation of oxygen into the body tissues. Rebounding exercises help to improve blood and lymph circulation, and increases the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow. Rebounding also helps in digesting food and allows people to rest more easily and sleep better. This in turn helps people to be more alert and concentrate better. It is also good for alleviating colds and allergies. It even slows down the aging process.
