24 Mar 09 Progressive Power Tumbling – The New Trampoline Sport

Progressive Power Tumbling – What exactly is it? Well here’s the best way to explain it, below is a video of Progressive Power Tumbling.

It seems to have taken America by storm, i wonder if it will have the same success in UK though. It seems that our American neighbours have embraced the whole professional trampolining world a lot more than we have ion Britain. That is understandable though as the weather is very different in the on this continent and it does have a big affect on a variety of sports. I also believe that the population of the UK prefer the more traditional sports that have been cultured over the years. However this is a new exciting sport that hopefully trampoline clubs across the UK will invest in and get the youngsters off the streets. Let me know what you think of this new sport and if it’s going to be any success in the UK.

Happy Trampolining.

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28 Jan 09 Ground Trampolines

My colleague suggested we talk about this topic recently and so here we are with a guide on how to put your trampoline in the ground.

Here are the steps to dig your trampoline into the ground:

1. Place the trampoline over it’s desired location and mark the dimensions and positioning of the trampoline legs. This will help the operator of the digging machinery to dig the trenches correctly to fit the trampoline legs.
2. Remove the trampoline, then dig up the turf that is within the markings you have made. Dig the trenches to the required depth.
3. When digging the main pit, remember to angle the walls 45 – 60 degrees but give adequate clearance between the trampoline bed and the slope of the wall to ensure users can bounce safely on the edge.
4. Carefully place the trampoline in the newly dug out pit, making sure the trampoline bed is flush with the ground. Remove any excess debris beforehand. The earth left over can be used to further conceal the trampoline and to secure it in it’s place.

ADVANTAGES

• Bulky trampoline frames is out of the way and out of sight
• Easy to mount and dismount the trampoline, perfect for elderly or disabled members of the family
• new users will be safer closer to the ground with less distance to fall from the trampoline.

DISADVANTAGES

• Cost has to be taken into consideration, especially round trampolines, for material moved, surplus material disposal and any drainage requirements
• The trampoline is accessible to younger members of the family and pets which may cause damage to your trampoline
• With trampolines at ground level there is a greater risk of injury if pets have access or objects have been left on the bed when children are playing
• Loss of performance from the trampoline can occur with enclosed trampolines as air gets compressed underneath the bed when its being used which acts as a damper, although trampoline could be raised higher or air holes could be created to combat this problem

Generally the best trampolines to put in the ground are rectangular trampolines, besides the fact the shape is a lot easier to dig. Generally the rectangular trampolines are more hardy over a long period of time and preferable due to their performance. We recommend the Skyhigh Rectangular Trampolines , they have been tried and tested and prove to be the more hardy trampolines in the range.

If you would like a more visual representation of this post, here is a link to a great visual guide: Ground Trampolines

If anyone has any questions on how to dig your trampoline into the ground, surface or performance issues. Please feel free to contact our team or leave comment on the blog.

Happy Trampolining..

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26 Jan 09 Trampoline Fitness

Yes there it is the dreaded word, fitness. We all hear about it, especially this time of year. Just the other evening i was driving home listening to the news lady going on about how obese the UK Population  is and how the government has instituted a new program of fitness. It is true though, mankind is being plagued by this new silent disease that creeps in slowly. Including myself it seems as my wife has decided to start us on a trampoline fitness regime.

i have to be honest i wasn’t hugely excited by the idea, being the IT guy who sits and plays with the computers all day. It seems though that my worries were unfounded. It actually has turned out to be great fun and i would recommend it to anyone out there. We have a trampette trampoline each along with a fitness training DVD that goes through the exercise routines. I would recommend taking it slow the first few times, don’t be fooled into thinking that it’s easy. It’s actually quite a regimental routine that works your entire body. Overall it’s great fun though that gives a good work out and it’s something that everyone can do.

Now here’s the fun part, try taking that training to the next level. How about if everyone out there who is pretty comfortable on their trampettes takes it outside this summer. Get yourself a decent trampoline for the family, set it up in a nice sunny and accessible spot and get bouncing. We’ve had great fun on our rectangular trampoline this summer, my wife really took it to the next level with her training and proved to be a great success. Not only was she getting fit and loosing weight, she was outside enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. There’s nothing like it, my advice to all you trampoline fans out there is get your training outdoors this summer.

As always any questions or comments please feel free to ask.

Happy Trampolining..

Tags: fitness trampolines, rectangular trampolines, Trampolines