How to Lose Weight with Trampoline Jumping

Trampolines often evoke memories of childhood, of jumping and doing cartwheels and flips. But trampoline jumping can also be a form of fitness. During World War II, fighter pilots used used trampolines to improve spatial awareness and balance. Nowadays, you can find trampoline jumping fitness classes that offer a variety of benefits.

To lose weight, you must create a calorie deficit, which requires both exercising and adjusting your calorie intake and exercise. If you choose to do aerobic exercise, such as trampoline jumping, keep in mind that the Department of Health and Human Services recommends getting at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of intense aerobic activity. So, for weight loss, you may need to do up to 300 minutes a week of moderate exercise. The guidelines also say that you can spread your workouts throughout the week and that periods of physical activity should be at least 10 minutes long.

All in all, losing weight with trampoline jumping is possible, and with the right amount of time and discipline, you can even use trampoline exercises to lose belly fat.

According to a 2016 study sponsored by the American Council on Exercise, mini-trampoline mini-trampoline workouts can be just as effective as running.

The study, which tested 24 college students on their fitness levels, found that, during a trampoline workout, women burned an average of 8.3 calories per minute and men burned 11 calories per minute. To put that amount in perspective, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends burning 200 to 300 calories per 30-minute workout, which comes out to around 6.7 to 10 calories per minute in order to lose or manage weight.

The amount of energy expenditure during the 19-minute, full-body trampoline workout can be likened to running 6 mph on flat ground or biking at 14 mph.

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Participants in the American Council on Exercise study found trampoline jumping to be a fun way to work out and stay fit, but the American Academy of Pediatrics warns of the pitfalls associated with trampoline jumping.

In a 2016 study, they found that trampoline jumping can carry significant risks, especially for children who can sustain injuries such as sprains or fractures. However, with the right precautions and prevention strategies in place, the risk of injury will be lower.

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There are plenty of other benefits to trampoline jumping besides weight loss. UMISTA.org cites several benefits, including:

• Improving balance: Workouts for certain muscles and the inner ear can help improve balance, which is even more essential for those who are aging.

• Reducing stress and improving mental health: Exercise has been proven to reduce stress, so pair that with the fun of trampoline jumping and you've got a recipe for staving off some symptoms of depression.

• Adding bone density: Trampoline jumping places little stress on joints, so you can keep your bones healthy while performing your trampoline weight-loss routine.