Physical And Educational Benefits Of Trampolines

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PHYSICAL AND EDUCATIONAL
BENEFITS OF TRAMPOLINES
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• Trampolines are just simply loads of fun. The
  sheer joy of leaping high into the air from this
  bouncy surface has to be one of the most
  exhilarating feelings in the world.

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• And...be forewarnedif you buy one for your kids,
  you just might find yourself bouncing around on
  it wearing an ear-to-ear grin.

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• Best of all, playing around on a trampoline
  offers a whole bunch of physical and educational
  benefits for kids of all ages.

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• But its important to remember that this activity
  requires adult supervision and netted trampoline
  safety enclosures are a great addition to keep
  jumpers from bouncing off and getting injured.

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DEVELOPMENTAL JUMPS
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• The younger your little one starts bouncing, the
  faster youll see an improvement in balance,
  coordination and muscle control.

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• The visual and body control gained from this
  exuberant exercise comes in handy in the
  classroom as well.

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KEEPING OFF THE COUCH
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• Trampolines are so much fun that you wont even
  have to nag your kids to get off the couch and go
  outside and play.

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• Theyll be doing something thats good for them
  while improving stamina, coordination, balance
  and flexibility.

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• Better yet theyll be doing it in their own
  backyard under your watchful supervision.

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• Trampoline time is endlessly entertaining and
  kids never get tired of it because theres always
  a new trick to learn.

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SUPER WORKOUT
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• Leaping about on a trampoline is a great
  cardiovascular and muscular workout, which means
  it works all the important muscles in the body
  including the all-important heart muscle.

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• Muscle tone and heart health improve, while the
  resulting increased metabolism burns calories
  like crazy.

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• There is also far less stress on the body than
  that caused by running or jogging and even the
  least athletically inclined child can benefit
  greatly.

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SPORTS BOOST
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• Trampoline workouts can be enjoyed by kids of all
  shapes, sizes and athletic abilities whether
  theyre into organized sports or not.

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• However, for youngsters who play other sports,
  exercising on a trampoline can serve as

Great cross-training exercise
Improving basic skills and enhancing attributes
like balance, rhythm, coordination and agility
That serve young athletes well across the board.
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• Many athletes, including skiers, divers, gymnasts
  and cheerleaders regularly use trampolines as
  part of their fitness training.

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BOOST FOR BALANCE
AND COORDINATION
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• Jumping up from a constantly moving surface and
  landing upright on two feet can be a challenge to
  the body.

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• Kids who regularly play on a trampoline quickly
  develop improved balance and coordination.

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Centers of gravity constantly change on this
moving surface requiring jumpers to be aware of
their center of balance the whole time in order
to stay upright. A skill that transfers well to
other activities.
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MOTOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT
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• Motor skills also get a big boost as the brain
  has to function bilaterally in order to bounce
  with both sides of the body in unison.

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• Forcing left and right sides of the brain and
  body to work together to maintain balance and
  coordination.

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AID TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS
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• Believe it or not, jumping on a trampoline is
  linked to improved academic success.

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• Jumping on this wildly moving surface requires
  that kids work to control their bodys movement,
  thus learning muscle control and coordination.

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• This learning pattern helps kids learn in other
  areas as well.

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GROWING SELF ESTEEM AND PERSEVERANCE
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• Learning how to jump up and down on a trampoline,
  throwing in some aerial tricks and then landing
  steadily on your feet can be challenging.

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• Mastering these skills leads to improved
  self-esteem, perseverance
• and self-confidence.

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• Because it is so much fun, kids stick with the
  bouncing even when tricks are hard to perform

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• and they have a great time learning that if you
  really stick to it, you can succeed in almost
  anything.

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• These lessons transfer beautifully into academic
  performance and life experiences in general.

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• Canadian Adventure Camp is a coed overnight
  summer camp for kids located on a beautiful
  private island in the Wilderness Lakes region of
  Temagami.

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• Founded in 1975, it provides acclaimed programs
  to children from around the world!

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• Visit site
• http//www.canadianadventurecamp.com/

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• CANADIAN ADVENTURE CAMP
• 15 Idleswift DriveThornhill,
• Ontario, L4J 1K9 Canadainfo_at_canadianadventurecamp.
  com