Looking for a fun way to exercise
and stay healthy? Doctors
say that rebound exercising
is one of the healthiest,
safest kinds of exercise for
your joints and heart. It's
aerobic, it's fun, and it
doesn't put the same stress
on your joints and tendons
that impact exercise like
jogging does. What's rebounding?
You probably know it better
as 'jumping on a trampoline'.
Trampolines
for the garden or yard have
become one of the hottest
sports in the world. And why
not? It's great for you. You
can do it alone or with others.
You can use a trampoline to
help you brush up on other
skills - snowboarding, anyone?
A trampoline in your back
yard or garden is like having
a gym right outside your door.
Alone or with others? Trampolining
is a recognized Olympic sport,
and was one of the official
gymnastics events of the 2000
Olympics. It has been an official
competitive sport since 1947,
though it wasn't recognized
as one in the United States
until 1967. Among the events
that are held in official
competitive trampolining and
tumbling are Synchronized
Trampoline in which two athletes
perform identical routines
on two trampolines, and the
double mini-trampoline, in
which one athlete performs
on two mini-trampolines set
at two different levels. Just
think - a trampoline for your
yard or garden could start
your family off on the road
to competitive success!
Even if you've got no ambitions
to become a tumbling superstar,
though, the health and fun
benefits of having a trampoline
in your yard/garden are clear.
To set up
a
trampoline, all you need
is a backyard that is clear
of obstruction around the
width and height of the trampoline
and for about 15 feet beyond.
Trampolines come in many different
sizes and styles to fit your
space and your needs. Round,
square, rectangular or octagonal,
in sizes from 6 feet across
to 30 - there's a trampoline
out there that's perfect for
your yard or garden space.
Rectangular trampolines are
generally made of more durable
materials than round ones
because the design requires
stronger materials. They have
criss-crossed springs to draw
the tension even, and create
a uniform bouncing surface.
You can buy rectangular trampolines
in sizes starting as small
as 10 feet in length.
By contrast, round trampolines
have springs positioned around
the perimeter and the tension
tends to make a 'sweet spot'
in the very center. If you
move out of the center, the
focus of the tension shifts,
making it harder to maintain
your balance. The frame needed
is lighter, and can be made
of less expensive materials,
making them cheaper to buy
than other shapes.
There are special considerations
if you're buying a trampoline
for the garden or yard for
children to use. Pediatricians
and children's safety experts
warn against allowing children
to use standard trampolines
for a number of reasons. These
include the possibility of
little fingers getting caught
in trampoline springs, children
falling off the edge of trampolines
and children injuring themselves
attempting tricks that they
aren't ready for. Because
of those safety concerns,
there are trampolines designed
specifically for children
that use a different style
of spring, and accessories
available to make trampolining
safer for them. Among those
are enclosure nets and non-slip
surfaces.
About the Author
Ian Wide contributes to many
sport and leisure sites such
as
home
fitness equipment and
trampolines.
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