Kids need exercise to be healthy! Trampolining is fun and great exercise!

The prevalence of overweight children is on the rise, and with the extra weight, increased risk of heart disease, bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, and social and psychological problems such as stigmatization and even poor self-esteem. Experts agree that exercise is a key factor in reducing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Getting children to "exercise" though can be difficult. But you won't need to convince them to have fun jumping on a trampoline! Trampolining is such a great form of aerobic exercise that it has been used to train astronauts. After years of increasing popularity, in 1999, it became an official Olympic sport.

"Young people need 1 1/2 hours a day of at least moderate intensity physical activity for cardiovascular health."–Norwegian School of Sports Science, Oslo

The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in their online article Physical Activity and the Health of Young People, states that "children and adolescents who are overweight are more likely to be overweight or obese as adults. Overweight adults are at increased risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, some types of cancer, and gallbladder disease." (For full text and references click on this link: http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/physicalactivity/facts.htm)

The National Diabetes Education Program website states that "currently, because 10 to 15 percent of children and teens are overweight–about double the number of two decades ago–increasing numbers of young people have type 2 diabetes. In several clinic-based studies, the percentage of children with newly diagnosed diabetes classified as type 2 has increased from less than 5 percent before 1994 to 30-50 percent in subsequent years." (For full text and references click on this link: http://www.ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/youth/youth_FS.htm#Statistics)

The benefits of a Super-Fun trampoline are endless! A source of intense exercise and fun, trampolining has both physical and mental benefits.

Trampolining is a low impact, low stress workout for the body. 10 - 20 minutes of trampolining is about equal to half an hour of jogging! Because the trampoline mat absorbs some of the shock of impact, there is no strain on the joints. A repeated low impact exercise builds and strengthens the bones and muscles which results in toning, better balance, co-ordination and good posture. It has also been proven to reduce the risk of arthritis and osteoporosis.
 
The action of bouncing up and down against gravity strengthens all body systems and is considered one of the most beneficial aerobic exercises ever developed. The heart itself is strengthened due to the increased heart rate. Trampolining also benefit’s the lymphatic system. The lymph provides nutrients to each and every cell and rids the human body of various wastes. The immune system is boosted and helps in detoxifying. Circulation is increased releasing energy and pumping oxygen into the brain.
 
Trampolining is exercise in disguise. It uses almost every muscle, specifically the stomach, arms and legs. Muscles are toned, fat is burned and metabolism is increased making a trampoline a successful tool for weight loss. Please be advised that although the trampoline, like any other sport or exercise equipment, is considered safe, the safety rules and precautions should be observed.
 
The physical benefits resulting from trampolining rejuvenate the body and the mind. Endorphins are stimulated, producing positive mood enhancing natural chemicals. This helps overcome negativity and depression and produces a happier, more positive individual.
 
Combine all these benefits and there’s hardly room for argument. A Super-Fun trampoline is a great investment for your young and adolance children. They may think they’re just having a great time jumping on the trampoline, but you know that their body and mind are getting a great workout.

Your children and the whole family can get fit and have fun with a Super-Fun Trampoline!