Fall 2018’s Hottest Fitness Trend? Trampolining.

Call it bouncing, call it rebounding, call it trampolining – call it whatever you want, but the fact of the matter is that, finally, the fitness world has a workout that is actually fun. With celebrities like the Kardashians and Taylor Swift onboard, the trampolining trend is heating up, and for once it is easy to see why. Whereas most other workout trends (looking at you, spin class) are gruelling and tedious, trampolining is surprisingly manageable and incredibly fun.

For many people, the other big selling point for trampoline fitness has been its cost effectiveness; rather than sinking a hundred dollars every month, ad infinitum, into a gym contract, you can just buy a Springfree Trampoline as a one-time investment, and work out on it whenever you want. For exercise buffs with children, it is a doubly good investment, since the trampoline can (and will) be used by kids as well.

But what about the actual health benefits of trampolining? How do they stack up against, say, the benefits of running? There is good evidence to suggest that trampolining is a better form of cardio than running, that it not only circulates oxygen, but also aids in lymph drainage and boosts your metabolism.

Also, in contrast with running, trampolining is easy on your joints. The continual effect of pavement or hard ground on your knees while running can, over time, cause knee damage. Like activities such as swimming and yoga, trampolining is a very “low impact” form of exercise, and therefore good for people worried about joint injury.

Here is an example of a trampoline workout that you can do right in the comfort of your backyard:

• Start by stretching. Before you even enter the trampoline, take a few minutes to go through the proper pre-workout stretches, such as the dynamic downward and upward facing dog stretches.
• Start your workout by simply bouncing, then vary your bounces with 180 degree jumps, star jumps and sitting jumps (falling back on your buttocks and bouncing back to a standing position)
• To finish your workout, use the trampoline as a soft surface upon which you can comfortably do muscle exercises like the plank, push-ups and squats. These aren’t bouncing exercises, but the softness of the trampoline mats allows you to undertake them without the conventional strain.
• Finally, for a workout that doesn’t even feel like a workout, just play around. Get a basketball hoop for your trampoline and practice your dunking skills, or take turns bouncing with a friend or family member. Trampolining doesn’t always have to feel like you’re working out.

After some sessions on the trampoline, you should start noticing a better aerobic capability, as well as stronger leg muscles and core. The health benefits continue to grow the longer you stick with it, so get yourself a trampoline, learn a few workout routines, and start bouncing. You might not find another fitness trend this fun for a very long time, so jump on it now (pun intended!).