If you’re looking for a new way to add some fun to your backyard activities this season, why not buy a trampoline? Not only are trampolines a lot of fun, but they are also good exercise for you and the kids. Of course, one of the best reasons to buy a trampoline is that it gets the family out of the house, away from the TV, computer and video games and out into the fresh air!
Trampolines – What A Jump!
A trampoline is a tight sheet of canvas that is attached with springs to a metal frame, and used for gymnastic springing and tumbling. The springs provide a rebounding force which thrusts the jumper high in the air.
Trampoline Mat Safety Tips For Your Family
As you and your family and friends bounce away on your new trampoline, you may notice that the mat, or bed, in the center of your trampoline is getting quite a workout, too. As you continue to use your trampoline, the mat will become worn and unsafe. After all, although it is reinforced and stitched to make it as strong as possible, a trampoline mat is simply a piece of fabric. Stitches will break and threads will become more fragile. As you notice signs of wear, you should …
Learn Tricks For The Trampoline
Bouncing up and down on a trampoline is fun, but if you have children who are the least bit adventurous, they’ll soon be trying to do quite a bit more than that and will want to learn some tricks for the trampoline to add to their fun. However, while doing simple tricks properly can be fairly safe, fooling around and trying to push the envelope can be a bit dangerous. Be sure your children know the proper way to do tricks and know how to be safe while they bounce before you a…
Cheap Trampolines That Are Fun And Safe?
If you’ve been thinking that trampolines are too expensive for your checkbook to handle, you may be surprised at how cheap some of the budget models actually are. Manufacturers realize that not everyone can afford a deluxe trampoline with all of the bells and whistles and many of them have developed a line of cheap trampolines. Some people are afraid to buy a cheap trampoline because they think of poor workmanship or unsafe products when they hear cheap. However, lower cost t…
An Introduction To Trampolines
Trampolines are a fun way to keep fit, and can be used to improve your health through cardiovascular exercise. They are used for a wide range of athletic and recreational purposes.
Trampoline Accessories
Trampoline activities can be a lot of fun for the family and a good form of exercise if accompanied by adequate levels of safety measures and accessories. There are several types of trampoline accessories available on the market, based on size, the type of safety provided, and other uses such as protection from elements etc.
Enclosures:
A trampoline enclosure, also known as bounce arena, is the most popular safety device used today. It is specifically designed to preven…
Trampoline Jumping
Though the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and various organizations do not recommend trampolines for recreational use at home, trampoline jumping can be a lot of fun and a good form of exercise if adequate levels of safety measures and precautions are taken, such as using enclosures to prevent falling, safety pads, and safety harnesses etc.
There are two main types of trampoline recreational and competitive. Both these types may be circular, octagonal or rectangula…
Trampoline Safety For Kids
Trampolines are safe for recreational use if proper adult supervision is present, and adherence to strict safety rules is maintained – this is the opinion of most trampoline manufacturers and supporters. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and other organizations such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) do not think so.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) states that 95,000 hospital emergency room-treated injuries in 1998 were associated with…
Water Trampoline
A water trampoline is a fun and exciting inflatable water toy that will be enjoyed by every member of the family. A water trampoline is much like a traditional trampoline, except that it is built of materials that float on water. These are perfect for lakeside homes or any area with sufficient water for hopping fun. A water trampoline is a sturdy and safe trampoline that is made out of a float tube, trampoline frame, jump mat, springs, and comes with a ladder to access the tr…
Having Fun With Trampolines
A trampoline is essentially a gymnastic and recreational equipment made of a steel frame with a piece of taut, strong fabric stretched over it using coiled springs as anchors. The attached fabric or strong canvas sheet is used for tumbling. Innovative trampolines are made of dense net, stretched elastically on a frame of varied shapes. Durable materials like tarpaulin are often used as an alternative to nets.
Trampoline inherited its name from the Spanish “trampolín” meani…
Indoor Trampolines And Mini Trampolines
Indoor trampolines, also known as mini-trampolines, are small trampoline kits designed for children between 3 to 7 years old. They are available in many sizes but most of them are portable and smaller than regular trampolines. Average height is about 9 -11 inches off the ground and may be circular, rectangular or square in shape.
Since many emergency room-treated injuries are related to trampoline jumping, before letting kids use indoor trampolines (though smaller and loo…