Trampolines are fun. Ridiculously, mind-blowingly fun.
Just ask your kids. Maybe they tried one at a friend’s house and now they’re hooked.
But as a parent, you know that “It’s fun!” isn’t a good enough reason to make an investment. Otherwise, you might have a waterslide in your backyard.
So today we’re going to give you 10 very good, and very practical, reasons to buy one of our Alley OOP, Jump Sport or Springfree trampolines:
1. It reduces stress and restlessness
As we’ve mentioned before, childhood isn’t exactly stress-free. Kids have their own worries. Also, children with ADHD can become extremely restless.
Time spent bouncing on a trampoline can allow them work off that restless energy and let go of their stress. And because jumping is a type of exercise, they’ll sleep better at night.
2. It gets your kids outside
Today’s plugged-in, screen-heavy world has a formidable pull on your kids, making it less likely they’ll spend time outside playing outdoor games and getting fresh air. But having a trampoline in your backyard gives your children a new incentive to go outside and play.
3. It lets them play other games
Sometimes a trampoline isn’t just a trampoline. Many manufacturers design accessories that allow users to play games and engage in other activities while bouncing. Springfree trampolines, for example, offer a basketball hoop, while Jump Sport allows older children and adults to practice their extreme sports moves with the help of their Bounce Board.
4. It improves balance
Bouncing – or even just standing – on a trampoline improves our balance. When your child bounces on the trampoline, the brain needs to keep reorienting itself on finding a landing position. This helps both their balance and motor skills.
And don’t neglect your own motor skills. As we get older, they begin to decline. Spending some time on your trampoline can improve your stability, minimizing your risk for falling as you get older.
5. It helps your lymphatic system
The lymphatic system is one of the body’s key defenses against infections. And while this might sound odd, bouncing on a trampoline can help strengthen this system. When we bounce, we promote circulation, helping move toxins out of your lymph ducts to the organs that flush them from your body.
6. It keeps you younger
Your kids may not be worried about the effects of aging, but maybe you are. Some time on their trampoline can help counteract the aging process. The gravitational force caused by bouncing strengthens your muscles, cells and bones, leading to a firmer, healthier exterior.
7. It improves heart and lung health
Bouncing on a trampoline is an aerobic exercise, just like jogging or riding a bike. And like those exercises, spending just 20 or 30 minutes bouncing a few times a week can boost your heart and lung health. Doing exercises such as jumping jacks or knee raises while on the trampoline increases your pulse rate and sends oxygen through your body more efficiently.
8. It’s easy on the joints
Runners can tell you how tough their favorite workout can be on their knees, but time on a trampoline allows you to engage in a healthy form of exercise that has only minor impact on your joints.
Rebounding can help rehabilitate joint injuries and alleviate knee, back and neck pain. The trampoline absorbs most of the impact from your bounce, reducing your risk for joint problems.
9. It can help you lose weight
As we said earlier, bouncing on a trampoline is a form of exercise, and like any exercise, it can help you lose and/or maintain your weight. Jump Sport says a person weighing 150 pounds can burn 82 calories with only 12 minutes of jumping.
10. It’s fun…for both of you
We know we said that “It’s fun” may not be a good enough reason for you to buy a trampoline. And although we’ve given you nine other reasons to buy a trampoline, we want to underline that it’s something fun that you can share with your child.
If you’re convinced – and we hope you are – pay a visit to Swingset & Toy Warehouse to learn more about our Jump Sport, Alley OOP and Springfree trampolines. We’re confident that we have something that will be beneficial – and fun – for your family.
