Why are trampolines gaining more popularity in Dar es salaam? Simple, a trampoline is definitely great for exercise, bringing families and neighbors together in creative and wholesome ways, and best of all, FUN! This article shall explore some trampoline uses and benefits for your health.
Trampoline provides Efficient Exercise:
Studies have concluded that jumping for 10 minutes on a trampoline is equivalent to half an hour run. According to NASA scientists, jumping is 68% more efficient than running.
Cardiovascular Fitness
Given the fact that jumping is a moderate-to-high level aerobic workout, owning a trampoline in Tanzania and making good use of it will increase your heart rate to a healthy level.
Low Impact Exercise
Jumping on a trampoline has shown to provide a low impact exercise. A super quality trampoline could absorb up to 80% of the shock that the body normally feels when impacting hard ground.
Stronger Bones
Some medical reports claim that repetitive action of jumping will improve bone mineral content and help build the musculoskeletal system. Every landing from a jump on a trampoline is double the force of gravity, which has the potential of developing muscle strength over time and prevent bone diseases like osteoporosis.
Detoxifying
Bouncing on a trampoline will stimulate the free-flowing lymphatic drainage system, and this could help rid your body of toxins, bacteria, trapped protein, viruses and other cell waste. The process of accelerating, decelerating and gravity of jumping on a trampoline create the perfect conditions for cleansing waste materials within our cells.
Mental Health
Regular physical activity makes you positive, feel happy and self-confident. The positive mood enhancing chemicals released during exercise called endorphins are triggered when jumping. An extra benefit is the sheer fun factor of jumping up and down.
