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Jumping on a trampoline can be considered child’s play, but the art of using a trampoline for exercise and competition is serious.

The trampoline is a resilient sheet or web supported by springs in a metal frame mostly used as a springboard and landing area in tumbling. The trampoline bed is only six millimeters thick, a thin strip like a rubber band that can thrust a person high into the air.

Many kids use the outdoor trampoline for recreational purposes. This type of trampoline business is booming and very popular where outdoor activity is available year-round. However, adult supervision or coaching must be involved when children use a trampoline to ensure proper technique and safety.

Trampolines can be dangerous if not used properly or if kids are not supervised. In research last decade, the American Academy of Pediatrics estimated 83,400 children suffered trampoline-related injuries in one year.

Children under supervision are taught to use a trampoline to train for agility and balance.  Parents who want their children to be more physically inclined should enlist them in gymnast classes that use the trampoline.

The 2000 Olympics included trampoline competition for the first time, so the trampolines positive physical implications. Trampolines are also used by skaters, skiers, divers and professional athletes to improve coordination. Few exercises other than the trampoline can duplicate the twists and turns these athletes must perform.

Adults should consider the trampoline beneficial. Adult workout centers, such as Bally’s and 24-Hour Fitness, now include mini-trampolines. These trampolines provide a substantial low-impact cardio workout.

The trampoline is also beneficial as a stress-reducer. Like most exercises, using the trampoline can reduce stress by as much as 80 percent. One tends to forget the problems of the day and concentrates on landing perfectly and making the right ascent on the trampoline.

According to medical experts, the trampoline is beneficial when it comes to the lymphatic system, which consists of millions of tiny channels that parallel a network of blood vessels. Sluggish lymph flow can lead to frequent colds or flues, fatigue or increased risks of chronic disease. The lymphatic system does not have a pump, like blood has a pump with the heart, so using a trampoline can help get it moving.

In looking at the total picture, yes, trampolines can be dangerous, but only when the trampoline not used properly. The same can be said of any apparatus used by a child. However, the benefits of a trampoline far outweigh the risks. Trampolines can make an individual more agile, healthy and stress-free.