On the 6th of March in 1945, a man named George Nissen created a device to aid in gymnastics. He called the device a trampoline from a Spanish word for “diving board.”
Decades later, trampolines have become a part of growing up. Almost every kid has at least a small trampoline, and even larger trampolines have become an occasional feature in many backyards. Some attractions have an indoor kids trampoline.
Visiting a trampoline park is often loads of fun, especially for children. This raises the question of why. Why is jumping on a trampoline so fun? We’ll talk about that here.
Endorphins
We experience a joyful rush when jumping on a trampoline because of endorphins. Endorphins, specifically Beta-endorphins, are a type of hormone we release from parts of our brain when stressed or in pain. They function as a natural painkiller so we can keep performing the activity for longer.
Endorphins don’t work alone, though. They’re part of the Endocrine System, a series of areas in our bodies which release various hormones. Once our stress and pain is under control, our brains release dopamine. This causes the runner’s high that often accompanies exercise and makes trampolines fun for all ages.
Great exercise
Trampolines are fun for all ages, and great exercise to boot. Muscles, cardiovascular health, and our brain all benefit. Jumping on a trampoline is classified as low-impact exercise, which means that you can do it far longer with less muscle strain than activities like weightlifting.
Jumping on a trampoline might be less strain, but it’s more exercise in some cases. Jumping on a trampoline burns three times as many calories as running. This is great news for both you and your body.
What do you do if there aren’t any trampoline parks in your area, though? If you’re looking for a fun trampoline park to visit, check out our page for Skyzone, Myrtle Beach.
Improving safety
You might have heard some bad things about trampoline parks, but you probably haven’t heard the whole story. Doctors have been warning people for years about trampoline park injuries, and injuries can occur. However, injuries are often the result of certain dangerous behaviors.
Injuries increase when multiple people jump on one trampoline, when the park is operating at peak hours, and when jumpers attempt dangerous stunts, such as flips and somersaults.
Simple measures like keeping a close eye on your children, going to the park during non-peak hours, and using separate trampolines can drastically reduce these risks and make for safe indoor adventures. The parks themselves are also taking action, which is reducing the overall injury rate.
Why you should visit an indoor kids trampoline park
The next time you’re traveling with your family and looking for something to do, try an indoor kids trampoline park. We’ve discussed a few benefits of these attractions in this article, but there’s always more to learn.
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