Jumping on a trampoline exercises the whole body, and the g-force that bouncing produces helps to build muscle and burn fat quickly. Muscles a trampoline works out include legs, thighs, arms, hips, and stomach. It also has the added benefit of improving agility and balance. Your leg muscles have to work hard to counteract gravity and push you skywards.
Intense, repetitive jumping means that your muscles contract and release more frequently than almost any other exercise. This increases their strength and tones them at the same time. And trampolining doesn’t just work out your leg muscles. Because you’re twisting yourself to stay balanced and move in the air, you also train your stomach and core muscles.
Abs and back muscles contract together each time you jump and land back on the mat. Throw in some simple trampoline exercises while you bounce, and you can fire up your entire body! Don’t forget that trampoline works out more muscles including joints, tendons, and ligaments. It’s also the perfect exercise for people with mild arthritis and can help lessen the pain of arthritic joints.
Benefits of Trampoline
- Increased circulation
- Improved balance and coordination
- Better core strength
- Improved bone density
- Increased cardiovascular fitness
- Regulation of the metabolism
- Increased muscle strength
You can boost your flexibility from the comfort of your own home, and without any professional guidance or cost, no matter who you are! A trampoline mat makes the perfect stretching surface thanks to its elasticity (as well as yoga and Pilates).
The key is completing small, consistent daily stretches. Remind yourself that you won’t become a gymnast overnight, but you will see results from doing a little bit each day. You’re probably familiar with ‘static stretching’ – completing one stretch at a time and holding it for around 30 seconds. However, ‘dynamic stretching, which involves movement, is also helpful.