Are exercise trampoline’s safe?

Since rebounding trampolines became popular, there are all kinds of horror stories that have surfaced.

According to some sources, trampolines can even be deadly if used incorrectly. Staff t emergency units are used to seeing trampoline related injuries in both children and adults, to the point that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends never using them at all!

Various authorities have spoken harshly about the use of trampolines, particularly when there are small children about. But is the fuss warranted? What can the average person do to ensure trampoline safety? This article will answer these questions and more…

The dangers of exercise trampolines:

Official statistics from the U.S estimate that there are nearly 100 000 trampoline related injuries in the US each year.

And these are only the ones serious enough to warrant a trip to the emergency room. Broken bones, cuts, lacerations and even paralysis are just some of the possible results of an afternoon spent rebounding!

Making trampolines safer:

Luckily, the news isn’t all bad. There are various ways to make the experience of a trampoline much safer for all involved.

- Buy smart: This might not be possible if you already have an exercise trampoline in your yard; but if you can, try to buy a Springfree trampoline.
- Safety add-ons: If you already have a trampoline; there are a few things you can add on to it to make it safer. Think about buying an enclosure to prevent the chance of falling or coming into contact with the springs. Also think about buying quality padding for the springs.
- Supervision at all times: If you have a trampoline, you need a hard and fast rule about the times when children may jump. Always supervise when the children are jumping! Most trampoline-related injuries in children happen when there is no supervision.

Using these tips you can minimize the risks involved with jumping on a trampoline, and keep your loved ones safe. A trampoline is a fantastic fitness tool that adds heaps of fun to any fitness plan. Just make sure it’s done safely.