If you are planning to get in shape and want to start exercising, you have a lot of options. Running and jogging are both good, but they can be taxing on the knees. Swimming is an excellent workout, but if you do not have a pool, you will have to pay for a membership at a gym or other place that does, and that can be expensive. If you want to try something unique that will help you shed the pounds and have fun at the same time, have you thought about using a trampoline? Most people, when they think about trampolines, imagine kids jumping around on one in a backyard. However, using a trampoline for fitness purposes is gaining popularity. Here are the reasons why you should consider trampoline jumping for your exercise routine:

Low Joint Impact

Trampoline jumping has a low joint impact that still gives you a high impact workout. The pad of the trampoline absorbs 80 percent of the shock, which means that your joints are protected while you exercise.

Cardiovascular Workout

Jumping on a trampoline increases your strength as well as fitness level. It also brings your heart rate up, which circulates oxygen-enriched blood around your body more efficiently. This type of workout is particularly good to reduce the clogging of arteries.

Weight Loss

According to a study by NASA, a person burns more calories trampoline jumping than they do jogging. When you jump on a trampoline, every part of your body feels the workout. Regular jumping does wonders, including reducing body fat and increasing the muscle-to-fat ratio and the efficiency with which your body burns off carbohydrates. The upward force of the bounce also improves body tone.

Helps Strengthen Bones

The repetition of jumping on a trampoline puts your bones under a slight amount of stress, which helps build up your musculoskeletal system and improve bone mineral content. Regularly jumping on a trampoline can prevent osteoporosis, also known as brittle bone disease. This is a great workout for your bones because they can be strengthened while still being protected.

Improves Metabolism

Trampoline jumping has been proven to increase metabolism, allowing you to process food quicker and lose weight more easily.

Helps with Detoxification

When you do a lot of trampoline jumping, all of your internal organs are stimulated, your spinal fluid is moved, and even your intestines are benefited. All body cells become stronger due to the increased G force from jumping, strengthening the immune system.

Improves Mental Health

Have you ever jumped on a trampoline? It is an amazingly freeing feeling. This is in part due to the endorphins, the natural, mood-enhancing chemicals that are released by exercise.

Good for the Lymphatic System

The lymph system is connected to every organ and helps remove toxins from them. This system is dependent on movement. Without enough movement, waste products are not removed, which could lead to ailments like arthritis and cancer. Exercises such as trampoline jumping can increase lymph flow by as much as 30 times.

Just Plain Fun

Exercises such as jogging or swimming, while they can be effective, can also be rather boring. Jumping on a trampoline gives you a great workout and at the same time is just fun to do. You will not even feel as though you are exercising, when you are bouncing around on a trampoline.If you are planning to lose weight, get in better shape, or just to have some fun, come on down to Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park. We offer a great way to exercise and have a good time, in a safe and friendly atmosphere the entire family can enjoy!