Tag Archives: trampoline safety

Re-emphasizing Trampoline Safety

Previous articles here by myself and other writers have discussed trampoline safety (see articles listed below). When I wrote about it, I did take it seriously, but I realize just how important it is now that my daughter was injured. Trampolines can be fun but they can also be quite dangerous. My daughter now makes up one of those 100,000 per year emergency room statistics. My thirteen year old suffered a severely sprained ankle while jumping on the trampoline recently. We’re not just talking a twisted ankle that felt better a day or two later. She’s been on crutches and … Continue reading →

Tips for Making the Most of Your Trampoline

If you have just invested in a trampoline, congratulations! Your new backyard toy is sure to bring hours of summertime fun to your family and your neighborhood. Here are some tips for making the most of your new trampoline. Trampoline as an exercise tool Your trampoline is the perfect way to make sure that your children get suitable amounts of exercise. Without even knowing it, your children will expend unneeded calories and build their cardiovascular system as they jump up and down having fun. To help your children continue to have fun on the trampoline, invent exercises for them to … Continue reading →

Your Yard: Trampoline Safety

A trampoline can provide hours of fun and great exercise for every member of the family. Jumping on a trampoline is an entertaining way to get the benefits of an aerobic workout. While it is a great form of entertainment and exercise it can also be dangerous if misused. It is important to follow the guidelines regarding how many people may use the trampoline at one time. It is not only important because of weight limits, but also because injury is more likely when more people are jumping around. In fact, it is best to allow only one person at … Continue reading →

Summer Fun – Say Yes to a Trampoline

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A funny thing happened to me today, I went to a website that featured an elephant on a trampoline. After I got done snorting my coffee up my nose and recovering from the following choke and laugh – that guffaw aside – I was doing research on trampolines. You remember the trampoline, right? The big round thing that you can bounce on like mad and your kids get a big giggle out of and you get even more in the way of laughter when their hair stands straight up from the generated static electricity? I thought you might. A trampoline … Continue reading →