So you have a trampoline in the backyard for your kids to play on. And you are desperate to go jump around on it because it just looks so fun. But you’re worried you’ll be judged jumping around on a trampoline as an adult.
Well, we have the perfect excuse for you to do so. In this article, we go over five trampoline exercises for you to try out!
They’ll make you fit and energized, and now you have a reason to head out to your trampoline!
1. High Knees
You probably have heard of high knees before, but doing them on the trampoline gives you added benefits.
The resilience of the trampoline will make you work faster from the bounce while also saving your joints and muscles from extra stress. Because a trampoline is bouncier, you will be enjoying a lower impact workout than if you did this on concrete.
2. Try Out Yoga
If you want the ultimate test for your balance, you should try out yoga on your trampoline. You’ll be working out your muscles even more than you would by doing yoga on flat ground.
If you choose to do this, be sure to start a little simpler and work your way to harder poses.
3. Jumping Jacks
Jumping jacks are a great way to raise your heart rate when exercises. This is also an easy one to do for home workouts.
Doing jumping jacks, or any rebound activity for that matter, is one of the types of trampoline exercises that benefits your lymphatic system. So not only are you working out and burning fat, you are helping your immune system get stronger as well!
4. Try a Pike Jump
If you want to activate your core, doing a pike jump is a great exercise!
When you jump with your straight legs and straight arms, you have to tuck to reach out to your toes. This will engage your core muscles.
When doing this, try to do as many as possible in one minute and then rest. Repeat this 3-5 times for the best results!
5. Jump Squats
If any exercise with the word “jump” immediately turns you off, doing them on a trampoline will give you an entirely different view on them. Because the bounce makes it lower impact, the jumping will not be as hard on your body, but will still give you the cardio and strength you are looking for.
Start jumping on the trampoline. On every other jump, squat down and push off into another jump. Repeat this as many times as you would like.
Get Fit With These Trampoline Exercises
With these five trampoline exercises, there is no reason you should not be out in your backyard on that trampoline in the next 60 seconds. The clock starts now!
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