Mini trampolines make exercising fun. They are wonderful for workout fans of all levels. They give all the benefits of an powerful plyometric fitness session without the hard impact on joints typically caused by regular jumping. Before you get started with a regular mini trampoline fitness routine, we suggest practicing some of these basic moves first to become comfortable with working with the equipment and reduce accidents. After you get the hang of these, visit Mini Trampoline Headquarters for more trampoline workouts!
The first thing you must master is stepping off and on of the mini trampoline. If you cannot manage the mount and dismount, none of the rest matters! Make sure when you step on the trampoline, you only put one foot in the center and then lean your body slowly onto that foot until you can lift your other foot up with it. When you’re ready to step off, it is best to step off to the rear with one foot. Look first before you step.
Once you are comfortable with the mount and dismount process, you can make it into a workout, similar to step aerobics. Just step onto the trampoline with your left foot, bring your left foot up with it. Then step back to the floor with your opposite foot and bring your other foot down with it. Then repeat with you opposite foot. Go on with this process slowly the go faster as necessary to get a fantastic cardiovascular workout!
Another move to master is simply bouncing up and down on the mini trampoline. In order to do this correctly while also not causing harm you should make sure to keep yourself centered on the trampoline.
Start by standing on the trampoline with your feet together. Start with small bounces in which your feet don’t stop touching the trampoline. Continuing to bounce bounce higher until your feet leave the surface, but take care not to go too high and be aware of where the ceiling is so you don’t hit your head. Don’t bounce more than a couple of inches off the surface of the mini trampoline as that is all that is needed to get the results needed.
An additional move that you can include in your mini trampoline fitness program is running in place, walking or jogging. This is a fantastic cardio exercise that lessens the impact to your joints. First, start by centering yourself on the mini trampoline. Then, lift one foot at a time in a marching movement. The higher you lift your foot, the better exercise you will get. You can then speed up to a a run or jog if you are able.
Mini trampolines are surprisingly good for accelerating your yoga workout to the next level. To start off, balance on one foot, with your other foot slightly raised. See how long you can hold this position. Next you can extend your free leg behind you, to the side, and in front of you. After you can do that, you can attempt some popular standing yoga poses such as the tree pose or the chair pose. Completing these poses on your trampoline will improve your balance since you will be performing them on a flexible surface.
Once you conquer these standard exercises you will be ready to try out more advanced mini trampoline workout routines.