Have you seen our latest addition of trampolines to our indoor/outdoor environments? Excitedly our Inspired children have welcomed our brand new Little Nation trampolines and the smiles have been endless!
I grew up in a neighbourhood with streets filled with tennis played on the road, driveway cricket (using the bin as the stumps) and our favourite game of 40/40. As was done in those days, much of our play was on the street and venturing from one family backyard to the next. We did however spend a larger proportion of this barefoot and carefree time at one particular house – it was the only house on the street with a trampoline. No doubt this choice was primarily a result of the endless hours of fun the trampoline provided.
1. Heart Health
Increasing your heart rate with just 10 minutes of bouncing a day strengthens the muscles that are needed for a healthy cardiovascular system. Children have so much fun playing and bouncing that they don’t even realise the good they’re doing for their little hearts.
2. Increased Energy Levels
As children bounce, more oxygen is carried around their bodies in the blood stream. This instantly increases their energy levels and makes them feel more alert.
3. Co-ordination & Motor Skills
Many of us don’t realise it, but jumping on a trampoline takes a certain level of co-ordination. This is even truer for your children, as they learn their centre of balance. Bouncing on a trampoline creates a constantly shifting centre of gravity, which children must quickly respond to by adjusting their positions and bilateral movements. This means the combination of jumping, maintaining balance and concentrating all helps children to learn and improve their motor skills, balance and co-ordination – all in one go.
4. A Strong Immune System
Bouncing on a trampoline is also great for detoxifying the body and strengthening the immune system, as it stimulates internal organs and promotes lymphatic circulation. It pushes toxins out of cells and allows nutrients in.
There are so many benefits of trampolines for children. And thankfully, trampolines themselves have changed a lot since we were young.
