10 Trampoline Exercises to Tone and Tighten
When it comes to being active and getting fit, we all wish we had a quick and easy solution. With our busy schedules these days, it’s not only hard to find the time to hit the gym, but it’s also hard to find a routine that’s fun and works for you.
Lucky for you, there’s a great piece of exercise equipment in your very own backyard! Springfree Trampolines recently shared a few of their favorite trampoline exercises to help you get toned and fit in less than 30 minutes. The best part is, with a Springfree Trampoline you can jump all year round. Try a few of these very simple moves, and we promise you’ll feel the burn of a great workout!
We recommend doing each move for around 30 seconds, and adding in 30 seconds of casual jumping to warm up and cool down.
1. Straight Jump
Starting point: Standing straight with feet on your Springfree Trampoline mat, arms raised straight above head.
Mid move: In air, hold straight body position with arms raised.
Landing: Body straight, arms straight above head.
2. Seat Drop
Starting point: Standing straight with hands at sides.
Mid move: Jump up in air, moving legs forward.
Landing: Land on posterior with legs straight out in front, palms down with fingers pointed toward toes.
3. Tuck Jump
Starting point: Standing straight with hands at sides.
Mid move: In air, pull knees to chest, hands grasp around knees or ankles.
Landing: Body straight, arms straight above head.
4. Pike Jump
Starting point: Standing straight with feet on your Springfree Trampoline, arms at sides.
Mid move: Point legs out keeping them straight, parallel to bed; reach with arms and point fingers to toes.
Landing: Land standing with legs straight like the starting point.
5. Star Jump
Starting point: Standing straight with feet on your Springfree Trampoline, arms at sides.
Mid move: Jump in the air getting enough height to create a star position at the top of your bounce.
Landing: Land standing with legs straight like starting point.
6. Swivel Hips
Starting point: Standing straight with feet on your Springfree Trampoline, arms at sides.
Mid move: Jump up in air, moving legs forward in seating position.
Extra move: Bounce on posterior with legs straight out in front, palms down with fingers pointed toward toes.
Landing: After bounce, perform a half twist and land facing opposite direction.
7. Jumping Jack
Starting point: Standing straight with feet on your Springfree Trampoline, arms at sides.
Mid move: Point legs out to the side, keeping legs straight; arms reach above head, clasping hands at top.
Landing: Land standing with legs straight like the starting point.
8. Straddle Jump
Starting point: Standing straight with feet on your Springfree Trampoline, arms at sides.
Mid move: Point legs out sideways at an approximate 90 degree angle apart, keeping legs straight; reach with arms and point fingers to toes.
Landing: Land standing with legs straight like the starting point.
9. Half Twist and Full Twist
Starting point: Standing straight with feet on your Springfree Trampoline, arms at sides.
Mid move: Turn in air, facing opposite direction for a half twist (or complete 360-degree rotation for a full twist).
Landing: Land straight with hands at sides in half twist or full twist.
10. Front (Hands and Knees) Drop
Starting point: Standing straight with feet on your Springfree Trampoline, arms at sides.
Mid move: In air, bend knees and lean forward towards the mat with arms straight out in front.
Landing: Landing horizontally, with the hands and knees hitting the bed at the same time in an all-fours position.
Have these exercises inspired you to get out there and get active? We hope so. Make sure you let us know how you do, and don’t forget to share your favorite Springfree Trampoline exercises with us!
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