Sometimes kids know what adults don’t. And certainly any child will tell you that jumping on a trampoline is fun. But understand that trampolines are not just for kids. Adults are learning that bouncing is not only fun, but that trampoline exercises are a tremendous way to get healthy.

If you’ve ever attempted an exercise routine, chances are you quit because it became boring. It’s probably the main reason people don’t stick to them. But since trampolines are so much fun, there’s a better chance you’ll stay with the routine. And you’ll be losing weight and toning your muscles without the aid of a bunch of other exercise equipment.

Here’s why trampoline exercises are so good. First you get a great cardiovascular workout. Much like jogging, you’ll get your heart pumping and you’ll strengthen many of your vital organs. Your metabolism increases, making losing weight that much easier. Plus your blood flow increases. This results in more endurance, and also helps your body get rid of a lot of toxins.

And by consistently jumping you’ll be strengthening your leg muscles. Do you want to target your back muscles? Then just jump while keeping your legs straight. Add in arm motions, like swinging them with every jump, and you’ll help tone your arms as well. If you want increased strength you can add ankle weights or hold lightweight hand weights to increase resistance. But a word of caution, only add the additional weight after you are comfortable with your trampoline exercises.

Trampoline exercise can be especially helpful to people with back problems. The motion of jumping up and down will release tension and strain. And since these exercises are low impact, there’s little additional stress on your joints. Joggers often quit because of the constant pounding on their knees, ankles and feet. A trampoline removes this, and can be a great way for someone recovering from a leg injury to get back into exercising.

And it’s your body weight being used to tone and strengthen muscles, no additional weight is needed.

We all understand that no matter how old you are, exercise is important. And for seniors, a trampoline is a great way to get a workout if you are no longer capable of fast paced exercises like running. It only takes 20 minutes a day to get good exercise without straining your muscles or bones.

Look, if you spend some time every night watching the television, your favorite movie DVD’s or listening to music, why not do it while jumping on a trampoline? You’ll burn those unwanted calories, give your muscles a great workout, and increase your lung capacity. Simply put, you’ll be more healthy for it.

And because you’ll be having fun, there’s also a better chance you’ll stay with your workout program for a much longer time.