Evelyn Moore
As kids, we all like to jump and bounce on the trampoline for hours, but do you still jump as an adult? It's proven that this kind of exercise has many fitness benefits and we will show you some of them.
Trampoline workout is considered one of the most thrilling and fun sports, also one of the best low-impact exercises! It will help you to lose weight but at the same time strengthen many muscle groups in your body such as the legs, glutes, back, abs, and core. In this article, we will describe each of these muscle groups and trampoline impacts on it.
Benefits of the trampoline
If the main reason why you decide for this kind of workout is to lose some weight, cardiovascular exercise such as jumping and bouncing on the trampoline will be ideal for you. Unlike running or any other cardio exercises, jumping won't burden your joints and vertebrae which is also a great thing. According to some research jumping on a trampoline can have the same impact just like running or riding a bike, although it feels much less thumping.
The reason why this is the case here is that the trampoline absorbs the shock which muscles are experiencing. In other words, when you run or ride a bike your muscles need more time to recover. When you bounce on the trampoline your body is in a state that affects every muscle and cell in your body in a good way.
Bouncing also encourages your thyroid gland and reduces the build-up of cellulite. It will improve your skeletal system as well as enhance your bone mass. Jumping will also improve your bone density and that's why it's a fantastic workout out for everybody from children to seniors.
Abdominal muscles and core
Many people don't know that but core muscles are actually very active in jumping on the trampoline. Some studies have proven that bouncing has a better impact on your core muscles than some well-known exercises such as situps or crunches and there are some reasons why. The main one is that the trampoline affects the whole core.
Exercises we mentioned mostly are focused on abdominal muscles while with jumping that's not the case. An important part of your core is back.
The back is also affected by bouncing. Back muscles are vital and help you bear heavy stuff but at the same time protect your spine. Remember, every time you land on your trampoline you tighten and work on every core muscle and release them all also when you jump.
Legs and glutes
Full body workout on the trampoline, of course, including legs, glutes, and your butt, lower body to be more precise. Your whole lower body is in work before releasing. Except for strength, jumping on the trampoline will tone your lower body as well, so if you are looking for new jeans and are not sure you will fit in, the trampoline can help you. Also, to make your training harder and more complex you add arms as well and move them around while you're bouncing. Think about carrying weights to in hands or maybe ankle weights for bigger resistance.
Heart
Another muscle, for humans the most important that is also covered by this workout is the heart. You can strengthen your heart with a good cardio workout and jumping on the trampoline is perfect for that. Only a few minutes of jumping will increase your heartbeat and make him stronger like every other muscle. Another great motive for you should be recent studies about the trampoline workout. 20 minutes of jumping can have the same impact on your body just like running for one hour.
Lymphatic system
Although it's not a muscle, the lymphatic system is another very important part of your body. The lymphatic system consists of many organs and tissues that work together in order to keep your body clean and safe from waste and nay other unwelcomed materials. A trampoline workout is great to improve your lymphatic system because it will make your lymphatic valves close and open at the same time and their flow can be up to 15 times faster than the normal rate.
For how long should you bounce?
Trampoline workouts like any other training must be done carefully with a focus on what you do. It's recommended to exercise between 30 and 60 minutes each day, 5 days per week. This way is possible to maintain in good shape and achieve all your goals.
Final thoughts
As we can see, jumping on the trampoline is a great, fun, and healthy activity for any age. You can improve and build many muscles from your legs to your core and hands. There are several variations of these exercises (with or without weights) and try to adapt them to your needs and wishes. Your body will be grateful to you, especially if you are a person who's not been active this way recently.
