Trampoline Workouts, Could This Be For You?

Jumping Fitness Harnesses the Fun of Trampoline Workouts

Jumping Fitness

Jumping® Fitness is a dynamic trampoline-based training system that was first developed in Europe in 2001. Now, for the first time, I've brought this fast-paced, exciting workout to America, recently opening the nation's first studio in Redondo Beach, California.

Set to fast EDM music (think: hot, European dance club-style sound), the class uses specially developed Jumping® PROFI trampolines. The hexagonal shape, rubber ropes, and mesh surface are made to last while reducing noise, static and skid. At about 51-inches wide in any direction, the surface is large enough to allow a wide range of movements, enhancing the class' possibilities.

Each class is intense, but fun, combining fast and slow jumps, variations of traditional aerobic steps, dynamic sprints and power movements, akin to sports performance training. The workout is appropriate for all levels, as jumping height and speed can be adjusted based on your personal fitness capacity.

Even though trampoline exercises are similar to exercises performed in other fitness classes, because the trampoline's surface is springy, the benefits of the workout are somewhat different. For instance, while jogging on the ground is considered a high impact exercise, it's considered low-impact on the trampoline. Likewise, because your body has to constantly make minute adjustments to the spring-like surface as you land and rebound, jumping helps develop core strength, balance, coordination, and stability. Not to mention, the workouts are stress-relieving and fun. Who doesn't like jumping on a trampoline? 

Well, I can think of some, seniors. The author doesn't really point out that even if this isn't a high impact workout, it is a workout that will spike your heart rate. That might be o.k. for younger adults, but might not be o.k. for senior or those with poor balance.

For those not near Redondo Beach, CA, no worries! You can still jump right in. (Pun intended). Incorporate the following four exercises into your own home-based circuit, performing each exercise for a minute before progressing to the next one, continuing the circuit for 30 minutes. If you don't already have a home trampoline, the Jumping® Fitness trampoline is available for purchase and comes with a full-length workout DVD.

About the Author, Jakub Novotný

Jakub is a Jumping® Fitness master trainer and spokesperson for the company's United States branch.

This is a good workout. My wife has been using a "rebounder", that's the popular name for these small trampolines, for several years now and you will get a full body workout in 30 minutes. Rebounders are made by several manufacturers and they're sold at sporting goods stores and on Amazon and Ebay. If you're serious about getting one and trying this workout, look for a very solid one with a long life guarantee. A good rebounder that will support a person weighing 200+ pounds may cost $100 or so. The cheaper $30 variety won't hold a lot of weight for a long time. If a rebounder collapses, under the weight you could be injured.

This is a good workout for losing weight and it's a low-impact workout that's easy on the joints so it's something worth consideration.

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