Benefits of trampolines or why owning a trampoline is good for you and your family

Bouncing or Jumping is a Cellular Exercise

Your body has about 60 trillion cells. The 2 to 4 G forces (gravitational pull) involved in bouncing squeezes out toxins. Then, during the brief weightless period when the body is suspended in the air, the lower pressure in the cell promotes the movement of nutrients into the cells. Thus the flow of materials to and from cells is improved. It is like getting every cell in your body to exercise.

Cardiovascular Fitness

Exercising on the trampoline lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease in 3 ways:

• By strengthening the legs so that they act as an auxiliary pump for the cardiovascular system. This lessens the strain on the heart.
• The increased pulse rate strengthens the heart
• The strengthening of both the voluntary and involuntary muscular system makes the entire system work more efficiently.

Increases Lymphatic Circulation

The body’s lymphatic system is a network of vessels that transports nutrients and drains toxin products from tissues. It does not contain its own pumping mechanism and relies on external pressure including breathing and muscular contraction to propel its contents through a system of one-way lymphatic valves. Trampoline use helps the lymphatic system eliminate toxins by increasing the gravitational pull as you bounce.

Here's how it works:

At the bottom of the bounce when the gravitational force is greatest, the valves are closed and toxins are squeezed out from between the cells. As the body bounds up, valves are still closed, toxins are loosened from the cells and nutrients are passed from lymph to the cells. At the height of the bounce the body is weightless, and the valves are open. As the body descends, fluid flows. Toxins are sucked out and away from the cells, then eliminated by the lymph system.
This vastly increases one’s level
of health.

Increased Bone Density

Bone, like muscle, can become stronger from moderate physical stress. Studies have shown that those who exercise at least three times a week have a higher bone mineral content. Improving your bone density aids to reduce the chance of debilitating fractures and deformities associated with osteoporosis.

oseoporotic bone is thin and porous

Normal bone is dense and strong

Development of Motor Skill

Improves motor skills

Using your trampoline improves motor skills by forcing the brain to function bilaterally.

Here's how it works:

In response to the forces of gravity acting on the body in all directions when you are in the air, both sides of the body and brain become engaged in maintaining balance and coordination. This results in bilateral motor skills development, unlike other sports where there is constant gravity and one side of the body may be favored more than the other.

Indoor Rebounding for Adults

This Low Impact Exercise takes the Jarring out of Jogging

The main disadvantage of jogging is the physical stress on lower limbs and feet. “G” forces at work are incredible and can actually QUADRUPLE a jogger’s weight factor. For example, a 150 pound person while jogging can exert as much as 600 pounds downward pressure on weight-bearing joints each time a foot hits the ground.

Using the trampoline takes up to 80% off the stress of your weight-bearing joints. Using a rebounder (a small trampoline) is a wonderful option for seniors, physically-challenged, those recuperating from accidents or injuries. It’s also excellent exercise for those who have been sedentary and are starting an exercise program. For more information about rebounders, please visit Sundance’s rebounder site at www.sundancerebounders.com

What educational authorities say about trampolines

The Real Value

Trampolining can influence child’s academic success. Many authorities recognize that a child’s ability to learn depends on his control of movement. Children’s success in movement depends on his understanding and control of his body. The trampoline is one of the most helpful training devices for co-ordination and muscle control. Trampolining is recommended for all children, but especially for children with poor co-ordination. Tremendous improvements have been noted in areas of total visual and body control that are necessary for success in the classroom.

Better Balance

One of the most important benefits of the trampoline is the development of body balance. When standing on firm ground, one can avoid the problems of balance. But, when rising from the surface of a trampoline, the jumper must locate new and constantly changing centers of gravity. Continual practice on the trampoline develops skills and proficiency in sensing and maintaining proper balance.

Understanding Rythm

The constant rhythm that is created by the trampoline is another important teaching aspect. When on the trampoline one must maintain a steady body rhythm. Such a rhythm is demanded by few other activities.

Improving Co-ordination

The trampoline is the finest device available for the development of total co-ordination. Every child will benefit more from this than all the bicycles and tricycles manufactured. Studies of many children have shown the tremendous value of the trampoline. A school trampoline program brought about almost unbelievable changes in co-ordination and development. Attentiveness, desk posture, small muscle control, as well as walking and running postures were but a few of the improvements noted. A child with poor coordination benefits dramatically, but every child will gain co-ordination that carries over to every physical activity. A school for autistic children has now included 14 indoor mini trampolines in its teaching program. The teachers found this activity to help channel the students’ energy into constructive activities and enables them to settle down and focus in the classroom.

Motivation - Courage - Self Confidence

Trampolining is good for children who are reluctant to begin physical activities. It gives a feeling of exhilaration and motivates them to try harder. Everyone gains courage and self-confidence. Trampolining is easy and offers immediate success and accomplishment. Everybody wins! The fascination never wears off because one can always progress. Children use their imagination to invent new games to play by themselves or with their friends.

SPORTS - HELP YOUR CHILD TO A BRIGHTER ATHLETIC FUTURE

Sundancing - the sport that’s so easy to begin and just impossible to give up, is producing better athletes. Because it improves many areas of co-ordination (such as balance, agility, rhythm, and timing) many athletes practice on a trampoline to enhance their motor skills and endurance, and to refine their aerial moves in a safe-controlled environment. Skiers, skaters, divers, gymnasts, and chearleaders use the trampoline extensively. Whether your children play football, baseball, basketball or tennis, your Sundance will help sharpen their skills. Who knows, with a Sundance at home your family might produce an Olympic champion.

WATCH YOUR CHILDREN GET BETTER EVERY DAY

Everybody loves to bounce! It’s natural! The younger your children start bouncing, the better. With a little practice they will learn skills very quickly and in a short period of time you will be amazed at their new skills and development. Their co-ordination and balance will continue to improve. This applies to children and adults of all ages and abilities. While learning these very important skills, your children are having fun-the time of their lives! Also, a regard to safety, children with a good working knowledge of a trampoline are going to be less likely hurt themselves in other activities such as skiing, skating, or even riding a bicycle. They’re going to have better balance and co-ordination and generally a better knowledge of how to protect themselves in other sports if they fall.

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

More families are bringing recreation into their home. Unlike televisions or computers, a Sundance is an excellent form of entertainment that has no added expense or costly maintenance bills. With a Sundance you can encourage your children to be more active, energetic, and close to home.