| Trampolining is rapidly overtaking other forms of | | | | vessels are the storage house of leucocytes or |
| exercise as the fun and easy way to burn fat | | | | white blood cells, which are the body's natural |
| and tone the body. Having a garden trampoline | | | | defence system. Unlike blood vessels, these |
| means the entire family can jump to fitness and | | | | require motions such as breathing and muscle |
| health in comfort and safety. Bouncing is low | | | | contraction, to be pumped throughout the body, |
| impact exercise which requires no special skills yet | | | | aiding the absorption of essential nutrients and |
| the benefits of trampolining are almost endless. | | | | getting rid of toxins. Trampoline bouncing, which |
| The convenience of a garden trampoline means | | | | creates G forces, is an ideal way to activate |
| you can exercise in the fresh air whenever it suits | | | | lymphatic activity and keep it at peak |
| you, without the time and expense of joining a | | | | performance. |
| gym or club. | | | | For years NASA scientists and doctors have |
| So what are the benefits of trampolining? First | | | | extolled the health benefits of trampolining and it |
| and foremost this type of exercise increases | | | | is a regular part of the exercise routine of |
| strength and fitness especially to the legs. With | | | | astronauts. It improves the mood and the |
| improved bone mineral content which strengthens | | | | digestive system, helps you to relax and |
| bone density, you are reducing the likelihood of | | | | promotes restful sleep. On top of all these |
| future osteoporosis and fractures. This is valuable | | | | benefits, trampolining improves coordination and |
| for people of all ages. Being low impact, it does | | | | concentration as the body has to maintain height |
| not jolt load-bearing joints in the same way as | | | | and balance whilst simultaneously responding to |
| jogging running and other aerobic exercises, which | | | | gravitational forces. This is particularly good for |
| makes it a gentler and more pleasant form of | | | | the very young and the elderly. Additionally, a |
| exercise. | | | | reduction in cholesterol and triglycerides is also a |
| Because all the muscles are involved, in particular | | | | great benefit to older people. |
| in the stomach, arms and legs, trampolining can | | | | Modern trampolines can be fitted with enclosures |
| help to firm up the tummy, the thighs and the | | | | to make them safe for even the youngest family |
| bottom. Regular exercise can help reduce | | | | members. They are easy to put up and come in |
| bodyweight, which in turn reduces the risks of | | | | a variety of sizes to suit any garden. They can |
| obesity and the consequent problems that can | | | | fold flat for easy storage, or be covered to |
| cause in later life. Just a few minutes on a | | | | protect them in severe weather. More |
| trampoline each day can help you lose weight, | | | | importantly, they are an inexpensive way for the |
| strengthen the muscles and provide better overall | | | | entire family to have great fun while improving |
| health. | | | | their fitness levels and trimming off unwanted |
| The cardiovascular system is also improved. | | | | pounds. With a trampoline in the garden, the kids |
| Increased pulse rate and oxygen levels help to | | | | need never be bored again, and they will be far |
| strengthen the heart and repair tissue damage. | | | | more likely to tear themselves away from |
| Perhaps most significantly though is the positive | | | | Nintendo and Playstation's virtual worlds and start |
| effect on the lymphatic system, which is the key | | | | jumping for joy, fun and fitness in the real world. |
| to a healthy immune system. The lymphatic | | | | |