Sunday, January 24, 2010

Trampolines And Gymnastics Provide An Excellent Work-out

By Dave Vower

Trampolines and gymnastics are excellent for helping young and old people develop suppleness, agility and balance. Young children who are interested in gymnastics will learn many helpful skills such as control, focus and discipline. It's never too late to start gymnastic classes. You will also learn some beneficial exercises on the trampoline.

Most beginners start training on gym mats and sprung floors. You will first learn simple somersaults, tucks and cartwheels. As you progress you will move on to parallel bars and rings. The classes help you to develop the muscles needed for gymnastics, and how to master balancing. The ideal age for a child to start gymnastics is 3 or 4. Their bodies are very conducive to learning suppleness.

Students start by learning the basics of using a trampoline for tumbling. They then perfect the tumble track and the double mini. There are all sizes of trampolines - the smaller ones are used for beginners. The larger trampolines are perfect for low-impact training.

A more experienced gymnast will do a lot of practice on a larger trampoline. This sets the pace for complex movements such as back flips and aerial somersaults. The more air-time one gets, the sooner you can start learning new skills.

Very few stress injuries occur on a trampoline. You are more likely to suffer injury if you land on the floor because it does not have any give. Repetitions are accomplished faster on a trampoline as opposed to a sprung floor. The prevention of injuries and safety during gymnastic classes is very important.

To give your child a chance to practice gymnastics at home, you should purchase a 14 foot 'in-ground' trampoline if you space for it. You can also buy free standing trampolines in sizes of 10 feet and lower. The whole family can get fit on a trampoline. Even a mini trampoline is good for exercising.

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