​5 Benefits of Jumping on the Trampoline

Flying into the air with the greatest of ease on a trampoline is fun and exhilarating, but it's also really, really good for you. Trampolines provide the rare opportunity to engage in rebounding exercises, during which you experience a feeling of weightlessness at the top of the jump before you come crashing town with a gravitational force of 4Gs. According to a study published in NASA's  Journal of Applied Physiology, rebounding exercises are 68 percent more efficient than jogging, offering better metabolic outcomes and a whole lot more enjoyment.

Here are the five top benefits of jumping on the trampoline.

1. It increases lymphatic flow. The lymphatic system helps to rid your body of toxins, and rebounding exercises increase lymph flow. Lymphatic congestion can lead to all sorts of problems, including recurring sore throats, swelling of the extremeties, slow healing, and skin rashes. Jumping on the trampoline for just 15 minutes each day promotes the flow of lymphatic fluid, which collects waste products, damaged cells, and bacteria to transport them out of the body.
2. It increases bone mass and strengthens the skeletal system. The increased G-force on the bones that rebounding exercises provide promotes bone strength and density without the risk of fractures and shin splints that jumping on a hard surface can cause. Jumping on the tramp is a weight-bearing exercise that strengthens joints, tendons, and ligaments to help reduce the risk of injury and improve flexibility.
3. It offers whole-body cardio with a low risk of injury. When we think of cardio exercises, we usually think of jogging, which puts excessive pressure on the joints, legs, and feet. Jumping on the trampoline is a whole-body, low-impact cardio workout that gets your heart rate up and enables you to exercise without the high risk of injury that jogging can cause. Even better, you can exercise on the trampoline for a longer period of time, since you don't get as tired.
4. It improves balance and posture. Good balance is crucial for preventing injuries due to falls, and rebounding has been shown to improve balance and coordination as well as increase the core strength needed for good posture. Jumping on the trampoline helps you develop better body control, which can help prevent slips on ice and falls down the stairs. It stimulates the cerebellum, the brain region responsible for motor control, improving not only balance and posture, but also speeding up the brain's reaction time.
5. It works all of the muscles in the body. Jumping on the trampoline is a whole-body workout that tones your abdominals, legs, thighs, buttocks, and other major muscle groups. When you jump, all of the muscles in your body are engaged and working to keep you aligned so that you come back down on your feet. Jumping promotes optimal blood flow to the muscles and triggers the release of toxins that build up in them, reducing soreness after your workout.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and the American College of Sports Medicine, working out on the trampoline is a moderate-intensity aerobic exercise. Jumping for 30 minutes five days a week meets the CDC's 150-minute-per-week requirements for optimal cardiovascular function, disease prevention, and overall good health. So what are you waiting for? Take off those running shoes, and hit the trampoline for a heck of a workout that's fun, easy, and effective.