Monday, December 15, 2008

How I Changed My Life With My Children's Trampoline

By Jane Bracken

I thought my husband was insane last year, when he said we needed a trampoline. Our sons are young, and their age was a concern for me. However, once the trampoline arrived, I saw that he was right. The boys loved it.

Before I knew it, the boys had talked me into trying it as well. I knew I was over 35 and out of shape, but I figured it was worth a shot. Just the thought of it made me think Iad gone crazy too, but it didnat take long before I was having as much fun as my sons were. I know we bought it for the children, but the whole family has come to enjoy it.

Before long, we were spending an increased amount of time on the trampoline every day. In a relatively short period of time, I noticed my health was beginning to improve. I had gotten out of shape once I had children, and it was hard to watch my muscles soften up. Seeing how the trampoline helped tone me back up was very exciting to me.

The time we spent on the trampoline grew longer each day, until the children and I would be up there bouncing away for over an hour at a time. It was fantastic! Not only did the activity wear my sons out a bit, but they too were growing stronger and healthier.

I think Iam the one who benefited the most however. My legs got so toned that I was able to start working with horses again. In addition, I lost all the extra weight that had stayed on long after the boys were born. It was now much easier to keep up with the boys. And the best part was that I lost so much weight, I had to buy all new clothes!

My sister finds it hilarious that my first trampoline came along under the guise of being our children's trampoline. Since she has never seen the benefits, or experienced the pure joy of playing with kids on a trampoline, I tell her not to knock it until she tries it.

While this trampoline is still in wonderful shape, I have been looking recently for a replacement trampoline. Iad like something a bit bigger, now that the boys are growing. There are some rectangular shaped varieties available, which would give us a bit more room to learn how to flip and do complicated tricks. Looks like even more fun to be had!

Is thirty-five too old to learn to jump on a trampoline? Heavens no! I think everyone should learn to jump, and experience the joy and health benefits first hand. It is a great stress reliever, muscle builder, and fat burner. The cardio-vascular benefits are amazing as well. My entire family would encourage anyone to go and get a trampoline! - 2368

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