Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Bounce Your Way To A Lean Body On Leisure Trampolines

By Jane Bracken

So somewhere along the line, you got the idea that using a trampoline was the perfect blend of entertainment and exercise. Maybe you saw an ad: aBuy trampoline now! Lose Weight, Have Funa You may even get to experience weightlessness. (In fact, you almost certainly will, if you donat leave the poor springy thingy sitting dusty in a corner. )

But what you really want to know- need to know, even- is this: aHow long do I have to jump on my trampoline before I start burning fat and losing weight?a Well, maybe thatas not exactly the question to ask.

The first thing to keep in mind is consistency. This means every day you need to bounce on the leisure trampoline. Not once a week. Not once a month. Every day. It is the repetition and consistency that will bring about lasting results.

Perhaps a better question would be, aHow long should I be using the trampoline every day to burn fat and lose weight?a However, first Iall answer your original question. Fatty acid utilization (what makes your body draw from and burn those excess fatty tissues) usually does not occur until at least 30 minutes of exercise have passed. Thus, you should probably be spending at least an hour on the trampoline every time you use it, probably once or twice a day on average.

So no the leisure trampoline is not a magic device that lets you get in shape without having to work out. That equipment doesn't exist anywhere. No matter what type of work out you select, you only see progress if you put the time in consistently every single day. Those 5 minute a day advertisements you see are just lies trying to scam you out of some money. If you persevere and put in the hour every day, that means your body is mobilizing and burning fat for a solid 30 minutes. There is no way you won't see results that way. And come on, when you were a kid you could spend many hours on that thing, so just have fun on it.

The one-hour mark is when half the time youave put into exercising has been fat-burning exercise, and thatas a pretty good deal- but if you can go longer on your leisure trampoline than an hour at a time, every time, thatas even better.

The one caution that must be brought up though is safety. When working out, no matter what activity, safety should always be a priority. With leisure trampolines that rule is no different. The longer your workout, the more prone your body is to having an accident or an injury. So, first, always listen to your body. If you feel like you shouldn't go any longer, then maybe it is time to take a breather. And with leisure trampolines, you have to take special care to make sure you don't fall off the edge or twist an ankle by landing on the metal springs.

If you keep your wits about you and stay diligent, though, safety should not be a problem. One of the best ways to ensure safety, and also make the workout more exciting and enjoyable, is to include a friend as an exercise partner. They can be there to make sure you stay safe and also push you to work out a little bit harder. So there you have it. By just having a bit of fun bouncing on a leisure trampoline for an hour a day you too can see your body become lean and defined. You will feel better, and all that fun can only make you happier to boot! - 15255

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